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The Health Benefits of Bee Propolis

In order to see the health benefits of propolis, we dig scientific journals. Let’s see how modern medical science conforms with ancient folk wisdom.

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Propolis and Fertility

According to a research by Dr. Ali F. M. from the Ain Shams University in Egypt, propolis appears to be effective in treating infertility associated with mild endometriosis.

In a small randomized trial, the scientist found that bee propolis is an effective line of treatment for infertility with no reported side effect.

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Treating Periodontitis with Propolis

he results suggested that 10% Brazilian Propolis gel could be used as an alternative therapeutic method for the treatment of chronic teeth problems. However, further research with greater number of test subjects are needed before propolis can be established as an alternative approach for peridontal infectious conditions.

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Effect of propolis on human cartilage and chondrocytes

An Italian study showing the protective action of propolis in cartilage alteration, that appears better than that indomethacin, a drug commonly used in treating joint diseases.

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Effects of propolis on herpes

The potent antiviral activity of propolis against HSV-1 infection in vitro and In vivo is probably due to prevention of virus absorption into the host cells and/or inhibition of an internal step(s) during the viral replication cycle.

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Effect of propolis extract on malignant cell transformation by moloney murine sarcoma virus

The continuous presence of propolis extract in the culture medium was essential for full prevention of malignant cell transformation. When treatment with propolis extract was terminated, five to ten days post-infection, there was a significant recovery in cell transformation.

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Propolis and it's role against tumor in mice

Crude Egyptian propolis has a strong inhibitory activity against tumors. The anti-tumor mechanism may be mediated by preventing oxidative damage and induction of apoptosis.

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Propolis and it's effects on fungus or candida

Propolis, a natural product produced by the honeybee, has been shown to
possess antifungal activity although the mechanism of its action remains unclear.

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