WHAT IS PROPOLIS?<\/p>\n
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What is Propolis?<\/p>\n
Propolis is a natural bee product that contains a certain amount of wax and resin mixture and essential oils collected from plants, especially flowers and buds, and is used for many purposes in the hive. In studies on human health, it has many biological activities, especially antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-tumor, and anti-inflammatory.<\/p>\n
Propolis contains resin, wax, phenolic compounds, minerals, and vitamins.<\/p>\n
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What is the action of propolis?<\/p>\n
Are there scientific studies and demonstrated results about the usefulness of propolis?<\/p>\n
The cell-killing impacts of propolis on microorganisms have been proven. Its healing effects on microbial diseases, wounds, and stomach ulcers of the lips, mouth, and throat. Depending on this feature, when used together with antibiotics, it can help treat and reduce the risk of infection.<\/p>\n
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Propolis can be protective against tumor formation by preventing the structural change of the cell by neutralizing free oxygen radicals with its antioxidant property. Its effects on the cardiovascular system and eye health are thanks to this feature. Basically, propolis also supports the immune system with its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.<\/p>\n
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How is propolis used?<\/p>\n
Should it be used as a supplement?<\/p>\n
Propolis produced by bees to protect their hives from external factors cannot be consumed as it is taken from the hive. When taken from the hive, it may contain high levels of wax and parasites trying to reach the honey in the hive. For this reason, it is necessary to separate the active substances in their structure from these pollutants through the extraction process. Different solvents such as water and alcohol can be used during the extraction process. It is available in pharmacies as drops, capsules\/tablets, creams, or powders.<\/p>\n
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Does propolis have any harm?<\/p>\n
The use of some solvents used in propolis extraction may be inconvenient, especially in children. In the case of using water as a solvent, the expected benefits cannot be achieved due to the fact that caffeic acid phenethylester and some important flavonoids (galangin, crisis, pinobanksin, pinosembrin) in the content take into the water at very low rates. It has a bitter taste when taken directly, and can be mixed with honey or fruit juices. In high doses and taken with alcohol, it can cause nausea, vomiting, and heartburn. Depending on the amount of coumarin in its content, its use should be interrupted in cases where there is a risk of bleeding and before surgery.<\/p>\n
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