The term propolis comes from two Greek words, pro (which means for or in defence of) and
polis (which means the city); thus, propolis means in defence of the city or beehive. Propolis …

The plant sources and chemical composition of propolis are reviewed. The chemical
constituents that may be relevant to its biological and therapeutic activity are discussed. The …

Propolis has come popular as a food and alternative medicine. This chapter aims to present
an update of some pharmacological and biological propolis properties. The biological …

Propolis is a multifunctional material used by bees in the construction and maintenance of
their hives. The chemical composition and pharmacological properties have been studied …

Propolis is a natural resinous mixture produced by honey bees from substances collected
from parts of plants, buds, and exudates. Due to its waxy nature and mechanical properties …

This review focuses on the medical properties of propolis, a resinous substance collected by
honey bees from various plant sources. The topics discussed are: prevention of …

Propolis, with its diverse pharmacological activities and low toxicity, has attracted the
attention of modern scientists for about 50 years. However propolis, or bee glue, has …

Propolis has gained wide popularity over the last decades in several parts of the world. In
parallel, the literature about propolis composition and biological properties increased …

Propolis is a natural substance collected by honey bees from various plants such as, poplar,
palm, pine, conifer secretions, gums, resins, mucilage and leaf buds. It is collected and …

This review, with 81 references, covers the following aspects of propolis: botanical sources;
collection and use by honeybees; history of man's use of propolis; collection by the …