Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties of propolis: A review

F Zulhendri, K Chandrasekaran, M Kowacz, M Ravalia… - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
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 …

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 …

Simultaneous optimization of extraction yield, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of Moroccan propolis extracts: Improvement of ultrasound-assisted …

A Aboulghazi, M Bakour, M Fadil, B Lyoussi - Processes, 2022 - mdpi.com
Propolis has given rise to refreshing interest in recent years in the field of conventional
medicine. Its extraction represents an important process that requires optimal conditions …

Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity of natural products in periodontal disease: A comprehensive review

N López-Valverde, A López-Valverde… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Periodontal diseases (PD) are common chronic inflammatory oral pathologies that are
strongly linked to others not found in the mouth cavity. The immune system mediates the …

Therapeutic potential of honey and propolis on ocular disease

N Abd Rashid, SNF Mohammed, SA Syed Abd Halim… - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Honey and propolis have recently become the key target of attention for treating certain
diseases and promoting overall health and well-being. A high content of flavonoids and …

Correlation between total phenolic and flavonoid contents and biological activities of 12 ethanolic extracts of Iranian propolis

S Fathi Hafshejani, S Lotfi… - Food Science & …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Propolis is a resinous substance produced by honey bees that is very popular as a natural
remedy in traditional medicine. The current research is the first study on the biological …

Recent progress on the recovery of bioactive compounds obtained from propolis as a natural resource: Processes, and applications

LS Contieri, LM de Souza Mesquita, VL Sanches… - Separation and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Propolis is a functional food ingredient classified by its physical–chemical characteristics,
vegetal source, bee species, and geographical origin. Due to its complex nature and …

Can propolis be a useful adjuvant in brain and neurological disorders and injuries? A systematic scoping review of the latest experimental evidence

F Zulhendri, CO Perera, S Tandean - Biomedicines, 2021 - mdpi.com
Propolis has been used therapeutically for centuries. In recent years, research has
demonstrated its efficacy as a potential raw material for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals …

Exploring the Functional Properties of Propolis, Geopropolis, and Cerumen, with a Special Emphasis on Their Antimicrobial Effects

B Chuttong, K Lim, P Praphawilai, K Danmek, J Maitip… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Bee propolis has been touted as a natural antimicrobial agent with the potential to replace
antibiotics. Numerous reports and reviews have highlighted the functionalities and …

Flavonoids present in propolis in the battle against photoaging and psoriasis

CR Rivera-Yañez, PA Ruiz-Hurtado… - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
The skin is the main external organ. It protects against different types of potentially harmful
agents, such as pathogens, or physical factors, such as radiation. Skin disorders are very …