The development of active packaging films and edible coatings based on biopolymers and
natural bioactive substances has received increasing attention in recent years. Propolis …

Propolis is a complex phytocompound made from resinous and balsamic material harvested
by bees from flowers, branches, pollen, and tree exudates. Humans have used propolis …

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 …

Objectives Viral outbreaks are a frequent concern for humans. A great variety of drugs has
been used to treat viral diseases, which are not always safe and effective and may induce …

Iron overload, a high risk factor for many diseases, is seen in almost all human chronic and
common diseases. Iron chelating agents are often used for treatment but, at present, most of …

Background Humanity has benefited from bee products over the centuries for treating and
preventing various illnesses, and apitherapy has been employed in several countries as a …

Propolis is a resinous mixture, made by the honeybees from substances collected from tree
or other plant buds, plant exudates, or resins found in the stem, branches, or leaves of …

Honey and propolis from Apis mellifera (bees) are products that have been used due to their
multiple biological properties. The antimicrobial activity of 10 honey samples of known origin …

Biodiversity strengthens the productivity of any ecosystem (agricultural land, forest, lake,
etc.). The loss of biodiversity contributes to food and energy insecurity; increases …

Over the past two decades, there has been an alarming decline in the number of honey bee
colonies. This phenomenon is called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Bee products play a …