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Health Benefits of Propolis
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Propolis, sometimes called bee glue, is an important material for honeybee hives.
It’s a complex mixture of plant sap, beeswax, and honeybees’ natural enzymes — and it plays an important role in helping keep beehives in one piece. It also seems to help keep beehives pest-free by preventing fungus and microbes from growing.
There’s more to propolis than its use as a bee-based building material, though. Studies are beginning to show that propolis may have some significant health benefits, both as an oral supplement and as a topical treatment. As a result, you can find propolis in various forms at many health food stores.
Health Benefits
The micronutrients, vitamins, and minerals in propolis provide some excellent health benefits. Propolis is an excellent source of certain polyphenols that are called flavonoids. These flavonoids function as antioxidants.
Flavonoids and polyphenols may lower your risk of developing certain medical conditions, such as heart disease.
In addition, propolis may other provide health benefits:
Decreased Risk of Cancer
One of the most important effects of antioxidants is the way they reduce your cancer risk. They help minimize free radicals, which can damage your cells in a way that makes them dangerous.
The potent antioxidant mix of propolis appears to be particularly effective at reducing the risk of cancer. While more studies need to be done on the subject, current research suggests that propolis may help reduce cancer proliferation and moderate the immune system’s response to cancer cells.
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Reduced Ulcers
One of the most-studied effects of propolis is its antimicrobial activity. As a result, propolis is often sold as a topical solution to help keep wounds clean. However, it can also help solve internal problems as a supplement.
For example, gastritis and peptic ulcers are often caused by the overgrowth of the bacteria H. pylori. Studies suggest that consuming propolis, with or without honey, can help reduce the symptoms of gastritis and peptic ulcers significantly. Propolis may even encourage healing.
Reduced Inflammation
Propolis may help ease symptoms of several chronic conditions by reducing inflammation. You can experience chronic inflammation alongside many potential health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis.
Diabetes
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Bee propolis shows potential in helping to manage type 2 diabetes
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Propolis may reduce glycemic load, insulin resistance, and pro-inflammatory markers in individuals with diabetes.
Microbial Infection & Oral Health
The antimicrobial properties of propolis have shown to be effective in managing oral health and helping to heal microbial infections. Propolis used as mouthwash can kill bacterial infections causing plaque buildup and gingivitis. Propolis used as mouthwash has shown to be effective on Candida infections causing oral mucositis. Propolis extracts have also shown to be effective at helping to manage cold & flu symptoms.
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Studies have found that propolis extracts are effective at lessening cold sores and genital herpes
Immune Function
Much like other honey bee products, bee propolis may improve overall immune function with continued regular use. Bee propolis is an antioxidant and may reduce inflammation.
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Propolis may help with cardiovascular health
Dermatological Effects
Used topically, bee propolis may be effective in treating skin conditions, particularly acne. It may also help to restore dry or irritated skin and may improve the symptoms of conditions like psoriasis.
Open Wound and Burn Treatment
The naturally antibacterial effects of bee propolis can be utilized in topical applications on the skin to treat wounds and burns. Propolis promotes tissue regeneration and may prevent infections in open wounds.
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Propolis assists in treating diabetic foot ulcers for faster healing
an excerpt from webmd.com /Health Benefits of Propolis
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