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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Propolis characterization and antimicrobial activities against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans: A review

S Bouchelaghem - Saudi journal of biological sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
Propolis is a plant-based sticky substance that is produced by honeybees. It has been used
traditionally by ancient civilizations as a folk medicine, and is known to have many …

Biological activity and chemical composition of propolis from various regions of Poland

M Woźniak, A Sip, L Mrówczyńska, J Broniarczyk… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Propolis is one of the bee products, with multiple biological properties used in numerous
applications. The research objective was to determine the chemical composition and …

Comparison of the antioxidant activity of propolis samples from different geographical regions

A Kurek-Górecka, Ş Keskin, O Bobis, R Felitti… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Propolis composition depends on several factors. The classification of propolis is based on
its geographical location, color and agricultural characteristics. It is also classified according …

Stingless bee propolis: composition, biological activities and its applications in the food industry

VM Rocha, RD Portela, JP Dos Anjos… - … Processing and Nutrition, 2023 - Springer
The breeding of stingless bees, known as meliponiculture, can be found throughout the
world, and is closely linked to the history of the first human communities in the Americas …

What should be the ideal solvent percentage and solvent-propolis ratio in the preparation of ethanolic propolis extract?

Y Kara, Z Can, S Kolaylı - Food Analytical Methods, 2022 - Springer
The biological activity of propolis is mostly due to its polyphenols. Raw propolis is consumed
after being extracted in various solvents, ethanol being the most commonly used. However …

Extracts of Poplar Buds (Populus balsamifera L., Populus nigra L.) and Lithuanian Propolis: Comparison of Their Composition and Biological Activities

M Stanciauskaite, M Marksa, M Liaudanskas… - Plants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Balsam poplar and black poplar (Populus balsamifera L. and Populus nigra L.) buds that
grow in Lithuania are the primary source of propolis, therefore it is proper to evaluate and …

Exploring the potential of bee-derived antioxidants for maintaining oral hygiene and dental health: a comprehensive review

P Choudhary, S Tushir, M Bala, S Sharma, MK Sangha… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Honey bee products comprise various compounds, including honey, propolis, royal jelly,
bee pollen, bee wax and bee venom, which have long been recognized for their …

Calluna vulgaris as a Valuable Source of Bioactive Compounds: Exploring Its Phytochemical Profile, Biological Activities and Apitherapeutic Potential

AA Cucu, GM Baci, AB Cucu, Ş Dezsi, C Lujerdean… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Calluna vulgaris, belonging to the Ericaceae family, is an invasive plant that has widely
spread from Europe all across Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Being able …