Propolis: Its role and efficacy in human health and diseases

N Zullkiflee, H Taha, A Usman - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
With technological advancements in the medicinal and pharmaceutical industries, numerous
research studies have focused on the propolis produced by stingless bees (Meliponini tribe) …

Propolis: Chemical diversity and challenges in quality control

D Kasote, V Bankova, AM Viljoen - Phytochemistry Reviews, 2022 - Springer
Propolis is a resinous natural product produced by honeybees using beeswax and plant
exudates. The chemical composition of propolis is highly complex, and varies with region …

Active packaging films and edible coatings based on polyphenol‐rich propolis extract: A review

H Yong, J Liu - Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The development of active packaging films and edible coatings based on biopolymers and
natural bioactive substances has received increasing attention in recent years. Propolis …

The use of propolis as a functional food ingredient: A review

Y Irigoiti, A Navarro, D Yamul, C Libonatti… - Trends in Food Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Propolis is a resinous product collected by bees from different plant species that
contains numerous compounds with biological activity like antibacterial, antioxidant and anti …

Propolis, bee honey, and their components protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): A review of in silico, in vitro, and clinical studies

AM Ali, H Kunugi - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Despite the virulence and high fatality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), no specific
antiviral treatment exists until the current moment. Natural agents with immune-promoting …

Propolis: An update on its chemistry and pharmacological applications

R Hossain, C Quispe, RA Khan, ASM Saikat, P Ray… - Chinese medicine, 2022 - Springer
Propolis, a resinous substance produced by honeybees from various plant sources, has
been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine for several purposes all over the …

Anticancer activity of propolis and its compounds

E Forma, M Bryś - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
Propolis is a natural material that honey bees (Apis mellifera) produce from various
botanical sources. The therapeutic activity of propolis, including antibacterial, antifungal, and …

Pharmaceutical prospects of bee products: Special focus on anticancer, antibacterial, antiviral, and antiparasitic properties

F Nainu, A Masyita, MA Bahar, M Raihan, SR Prova… - Antibiotics, 2021 - mdpi.com
Bee products have long been used in traditional healing practices to treat many types of
disorders, including cancer and microbial-related diseases. Indeed, several chemical …

Evidence on the health benefits of supplemental propolis

A Braakhuis - Nutrients, 2019 - mdpi.com
Propolis is a honey-related product with reported health benefits such as improved
immunity, lowered blood pressure, treated allergies and skin conditions. A literature review …

Chemical variability and pharmacological potential of propolis as a source for the development of new pharmaceutical products

PP Wieczorek, N Hudz, O Yezerska… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
This review aims to analyze propolis as a potential raw material for the development and
manufacture of new health-promoting products. Many scientific publications were retrieved …