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Name: Propolis

Other Names: bee glue, propolis resin, propolis wax, propolis balsam, hive dross

Description: Propolis is a resinous mixture that bees collect from tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources. It is used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive. Propolis is used for small gaps while larger spaces are usually filled with beeswax. Its color varies depending on its botanical source, the most common being dark brown. Propolis is sticky at and above room temperature. At lower temperatures it becomes hard and very brittle.Propolis is marketed by health food stores as a traditional medicine, and for its claimed beneficial effect on human health. Natural medicine practitioners often use propolis for the relief of various conditions, including inflammations, viral diseases, ulcers, superficial burns or scalds. Propolis is also believed to promote heart health and reduce the chances of cataracts. Old beekeepers recommend a piece of propolis kept in the mouth as a remedy for a sore throat. Propolis lozenges can be bought in France.Depending upon its composition, propolis may show powerful local antibiotic and antifungal properties, and studies indicate that it may be effective in treating skin burns. Propolis also exhibits immunomodulatory effects and is a subject of recent dentistry research, since there is some evidence that propolis may actively protect against caries and other forms of oral disease, due to its antimicrobial properties. Propolis can also be used to treat canker sores, and its use in canal debridement for endodontic procedures has been explored in Brazil.

Other names for propolis include: hive dross, bee glue, propolis resin, propolis wax, and propolis balsam.

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Specific Conditions Treated: Carbuncles

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Specific Conditions Treated: Cholera

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Specific Conditions Treated: Erysipelas

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Erysipelas is an acute dermal infection which can extend to the lower fat tissues. The disease is commonly seen in the geriatrics, infants and children below the age of 15. Persons...   more

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Specific Conditions Treated: Elephantiasis

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Herbs, Gardens & Health
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