PMID: Nutr Res Pract. 2018 Dec ;12(6):535-540. Epub 2018 Nov 23. PMID: 30515282 Abstract Title: Evaluation of antiproteinuric and hepato-renal protective activities of propolis in paracetamol toxicity in rats. Abstract: BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Propolis has a rich source of bioactive compounds and has renal and hepatic protective properties. The purpose of this study was to investigate the …
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The effect of a unique propolis compound (Propoelix™) on clinical outcomes in patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever.
PMID: Infect Drug Resist. 2014 ;7:323-9. Epub 2014 Dec 9. PMID: 25525372 Abstract Title: The effect of a unique propolis compound (Propoelix™) on clinical outcomes in patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne virus belonging to the family Flaviviridae. It is an old virus that has re-emerged globally over the …
Hatay propolis samples have important antiviral effects compared with acyclovir.
PMID: Med Sci Monit. 2016 Feb 9 ;22:422-30. Epub 2016 Feb 9. PMID: 26856414 Abstract Title: Antiviral Activity of Hatay Propolis Against Replication of Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 and Type 2. Abstract: BACKGROUND Propolis is a bee product widely used in folk medicine and possessing many pharmacological properties. In this study we aimed to …
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Propolis alleviates concanavalin A-induced hepatitis by modulating cytokine secretion and inhibition of reactive oxygen species.
PMID: Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2017 Nov ;390(11):1105-1115. Epub 2017 Jul 31. PMID: 28761978 Abstract Title: Propolis alleviates concanavalin A-induced hepatitis by modulating cytokine secretion and inhibition of reactive oxygen species. Abstract: Viral hepatitis-induced oxidative stress accompanied by increased levels of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) and hepatic fibrosis are hallmarks of hepatitis C virus infection. …
The evidence from these trials suggests that propolis is the best of all natural possibilities in the treatment of herpetic skin lesions.
PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2019 Apr ;43:81-84. Epub 2019 Jan 22. PMID: 30935560 Abstract Title: Bee products and the treatment of blister-like lesions around the mouth, skin and genitalia caused by herpes viruses-A systematic review. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To assess the value of bee products with respect to antiviral efficacy against herpes viruses.DESIGN: A systematic review …
Propolis for the Treatment of Onychomycosis
PMID: Indian J Dermatol. 2018 Nov-Dec;63(6):515-517. PMID: 30504984 Abstract Title: Propolis for the Treatment of Onychomycosis. Abstract: Onychomycosis is a fungal nail infection, considered as a public health problem because it is contagious and it interferes with the quality of life. It has long and difficult treatment, with many side effects and high cost. Propolis …
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Antiviral activity of propolis special extract GH 2002 against Varicella zoster virus in vitro.
PMID: Pharmazie. 2018 12 1 ;73(12):733-736. PMID: 30522559 Abstract Title: Antiviral activity of propolis special extract GH 2002 againstvirus. Abstract: Propolis is a generic name for a biological substance produced by bees used for multiple purposes in folk medicine. Propolis special extract GH 2002 is crude propolis highly purified by a special procedure and freed …
Moroccan propolis has antibacterial, and antibiofilm effects against Staphylococcus aureus with no induction of resistance after continuous exposure.
PMID: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2018 ;2018:9759240. Epub 2018 Nov 12. PMID: 30538767 Abstract Title: Moroccan Propolis: A Natural Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Antibiofilm againstwith No Induction of Resistance after Continuous Exposure. Abstract: This study was performed to evaluate the total phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant activities of twenty-four propolis samples from different regions of Morocco. …
Ethanol extract of Chinese propolis attenuates early diabetic retinopathy.
PMID: J Food Sci. 2019 Feb ;84(2):358-369. Epub 2019 Jan 23. PMID: 30672592 Abstract Title: Ethanol Extract of Chinese Propolis Attenuates Early Diabetic Retinopathy by Protecting the Blood-Retinal Barrier in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Abstract: Propolis has been shown to reduce the level of blood glucose and suppress the histopathological changes in diabetics. However, it still …
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Propolis supplementation improves glycemic and antioxidant status in patients with type 2 diabetes.
PMID: Complement Ther Med. 2019 Apr ;43:283-288. Epub 2019 Mar 2. PMID: 30935545 Abstract Title: Propolis supplementation improves glycemic and antioxidant status in patients with type 2 diabetes: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes has risen dramatically in recent years. There are many different safe therapies used for …