Asians and Europeans have known about the natural properties of propolis and its health benefits for thousands of years; they have been consuming propolis as their first defense against disease. Research has shown that propolis is more than just an antibacterial substance, it can potentially improve the quality of health for many people. As more research is conducted, more people will become aware of propolis and have a better appreciation for what the bees can provide for us.
One of the most significant medical journal articles described how the caffeic acids in propolis and honey might prevent colon cancer. Most medical articles, however, still point to the value of propolis as a powerful, natural antibiotic. Two medical journal articles document the activity of propolis specifically against Staphylococcus aureus, the bacterium that causes dangerous and often deadly surgical infections, blood poisoning, and a type of pneumonia.
Perhaps more remarkable is that propolis acts against viruses, which antibiotics do not. A number of medical journal reports have discussed the role of propolis fighting upper respiratory infections, such as those caused by the common cold and influenza viruses.
Underpinning many of the benefits of propolis is that some of its components, like the flavonoids and ethanols, function as antioxidant free-radical scavengers. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology noted that some of the antioxidant phenols in propolis functioned similary to vitamin E.
Among the nutrients, there are minerals (calcium, iron, among others), vitamins (A, C, E and those from the B complex) and specially, flavonoids. Flavonoids act in the blood veins, in order to fight inflammations resulting from wounds and actions by harmful microscopic beings.
Health Benefit of Propolis
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