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Scientific evidence
One of the most widely known and
extensively tested properties of Propolis is its antibacterial
activity. Many scientific tests have been conducted with a variety of
bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms. Many of the tests
have shown positive control of the organisms by various extracts and
concentrations of Propolis. A synergistic effect has been reported for
Propolis extract used together with antibiotics (Chernyak, 1971).
Whether Propolis exhibits bactericidal or bacteriostatic
characteristics often depends on its concentration in the applied
extract. Sometimes, Propolis extracts are more effective than
commercially available drugs (Millet-Clerc, et al., 1987). In all
cases, the specific conditions and extracts have to be closely
considered.
Though there is a large variety of
effects attributed to Propolis, many of the reports are based
on preliminary studies. If clinical trials were conducted, they were
rarely based on large numbers of patients or rigorous test designs
such as the double-blind placebo test. The majority of the studies
were conducted in East European countries. Much practical work and
research is also being done in China, but information is difficult to
obtain, not least because of the language barrier. Western European
and North American medical research has largely ignored this source of
milder and widely beneficial material. More detailed studies are
warranted to determine the potential benefits from the medicinal use
of Propolis, particularly for intestinal, dermatological and dental
applications.
See also:
Bee Propolis: What
is Propolis?
Formulation and Application Methods for Human and Animal Use
Composition of
Propolis
Physical
Characteristics of Propolis
The Physiological Effects
& Scientific Evidence
Storage
of Propolis
Traditional Uses
of Propolis
Uses of of Propolis in
Cosmetics & Medicine
Bee
Propolis: Caution
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Propolis
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