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Propolis |
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| Latin Name |
| Populus species
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| Pharmacopeial Name |
| Populi gemma
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| Other Names |
| balm of Gilead, balm of Mecca, tacamahac.
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| Introduction |
| Propolis is the resinous substance collected by bees from the leaf buds and bark of trees, especially poplar and conifer trees. Bees use the propolis along with beeswax to construct their hives. |
| History |
| Propolis has antibiotic activities that help the hive block out viruses, bacteria, and other organisms. Commercial preparations of propolis appear to retain these antibiotic properties, according to test tube studies.propolis exerts some antioxidant, liver protecting, anti-inflammatory,and anticancer properties. |
| Constituents |
| Propolis contains protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids.For this reason, some people use propolis as a general nutritional supplement, although it would take large amounts of propolis to supply meaningful amounts of these nutrients. Propolis may stimulate the body’s immune system. |
| Useful in |
| Cervicitis (topical use)
Common cold
Genital Herpes (topical use)
Parasites
Rheumatoid arthritis (topical)
Cold Sores (topical)
Dental caries (topical)
Periodontal disease (topical)
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| Are there any side effects or interactions? |
| At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with propolis. |
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