Several lines of evidence demonstrate the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial
activities of propolis, mostly ascribed to its polyphenol content. However, little is known …

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 …

Many substances derived from animals are used as ingredients in the cosmetic industry and
constitute a particular type of product: zooceuticals. The main ingredients used can come …

Varroa destructor is the most important ectoparasitic mite of honey bees that has a negative
impact on bee health and honey production. The control programs are mainly based on the …

The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity of propolis samples from
Goiás, Paraná and São Paulo States, Brazil, and their flavonoids content. Ethanolic extracts …

Propolis is a bee product, which has long been used in folk medicine for the management of
different diseases. In this study we evaluated the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of a …

The chemical composition as well as the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of two EtOH
extracts of propolis (PEEs) from Slovenia were determined. EtOH was used as extracting …

Objectives Propolis is a beehive product and its immunomodulatory action has been
documented; however, little is known concerning its mechanisms of action on human cells …

Propolis is a lipophilic sticky substance collected by bees that has been used by humans for
centuries. Owing to its healing, antioxidant, and other medicinal properties, its chemical …

Humanity has used propolis since ancient times, and its use as a food supplement has
significantly increased. Several reports on propolis´ biological activity and toxicity have …