Propolis
Bee propolis is defined as a resinous mixture that bees produce by combining their own saliva and beeswax with exuded substances they collect from tree buds, sap flows and other botanical sources. It contains over 300 natural compounds and appears to possess anti-tumoral and anticancer properties.
Natural Sources
Bee propolis is produced by bees and is used as an ingredient in certain products applied directly to the skin, such as ointments and creams. In addition, propolis is sometimes found in nasal sprays and throat sprays, as well as in mouthwash and toothpaste.
Benefits | |
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Used for cancer ⁽¹⁾ | Used for common cold and sore throat ⁽²⁾ |
Used for parasites ⁽³⁾ | Used for female infertility and endometriosis ⁽⁴⁾ |
Used for cold sores ⁽⁵⁾ | Used for genital herpes ⁽⁶⁾ |
Used for yeast infection ⁽⁷⁾ | Used for rheumatoid arthritis ⁽⁸⁾ |
Evidence Summary
Scientists have found the chemical composition of propolis to contain over 300 natural compounds, including amino acids, coumarins, phenolic aldehydes, polyphenols, sesquiterpene quinines and steroids. In general, raw propolis is made up of approximately 50 percent resins, 30 percent waxes, 10 percent essential oils, 5 percent pollen and 5 percent of various organic compounds. Propolis appears to possess anti-tumoral and anticancer properties. There are currently over 300 scientific studies and articles focusing on propolis and cancer treatment. A 2016 study assessed the effects of propolis extracts from the northern region of Thailand on cancer cell growth. All of the extracts showed high antioxidant activity as well as high phenolic and flavonoid content.
Products with Propolis
Propolis & Manuka Honey Oral Spray
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The only product in our range that is not TGA approved is the Ultra Nature Propolis and Manuka Honey Oral Spray.
This product is classified as a food supplement due to the Manuka Honey Content, hence it does not require TGA Approval.
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References:
1. Khacha-Ananda, Supakit et al. “Propolis extracts from the northern region of Thailand suppress cancer cell growth through induction of apoptosis pathways.” Investigational new drugs vol. 34,6 (2016): 707-722. doi:10.1007/s10637-016-0392-1
2. Crişan, I et al. “Natural propolis extract NIVCRISOL in the treatment of acute and chronic rhinopharyngitis in children.” Romanian journal of virology vol. 46,3-4 (1995): 115-33.
3. Miyares, C et al. “Ensayo terapéutico con un preparado a base de propóleo “propolisina” en la giardiasis del humano” [Clinical trial with a preparation based on propolis “propolisina” in human giardiasis]. Acta gastroenterologica Latinoamericana vol. 18,3 (1988): 195-201.
4. Yalçın Bahat, Pınar et al. “Dietary supplements for treatment of endometriosis: A review.” Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis vol. 93,1 e2022159. 14 Mar. 2022, doi:10.23750/abm.v93i1.11237
5. Szmeja, Z et al. “Wartość lecznicza flawonoidów w zakazeniach wywołanych przez Rhinoviruses” [Therapeutic value of flavonoids in Rhinovirus infections]. Otolaryngologia polska = The Polish otolaryngology vol. 43,3 (1989): 180-4.
6. Sung, Soo-Hyun et al. “External Use of Propolis for Oral, Skin, and Genital Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2017 (2017): 8025752. doi:10.1155/2017/8025752.
7. R, Arya N. and Naureen B. Rafiq. “Candidiasis.” StatPearls, StatPearls Publishing, 7 August 2022.
8. Nattagh-Eshtivani, Elyas et al. “Does propolis have any effect on rheumatoid arthritis? A review study.” Food science & nutrition vol. 10,4 1003-1020. 10 Mar. 2022, doi:10.1002/fsn3.2684