Propolis -antifungal, antibiotic, antiviral

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(http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/pro_02

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Propolis

TRADE NAMES

Bee Propolis (Twinlab, Rainbow Light, Nature's Answer), Propolis

Power (Nature's Herbs).

DESCRIPTION

Propolis, also known as bee glue and bee propolis, is a brownish

resinous substance collected by bees, mainly from poplar and conifer

buds, and used to seal their hives. Because of antimicrobial

properties of propolis, it helps keep hives free of germs. Propolis

has a long history of use in folk medicine and was even used as an

official drug in London in the 1600s. Over time, propolis has been

used for many purposes and marketed as lozenges, cough syrups,

toothpastes, mouth rinses, lipsticks, cosmetics and even for the

varnishing of Stradivarius violins. It appears to have antimicrobial

and anti-inflammatory activities.

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