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Die Kraft des Bienenstocks: Bio-Propolis

THE INGREDIENTS OF PROPOLIS

Between 150 and 200 compounds have been identified in bee propolis. Propolis contains chemical elements such as iron, silicon, zinc, vitamins, oils with antifungal properties, and flavonoids. These water-soluble plant pigments, in particular, have a variety of health-promoting effects.

Sanitary building material of bees

Behind this name, which comes from the Greek (literally for the city), lies a substance from the realm of bees. Propolis is also called bee resin or putty resin because of its sticky, resinous consistency. Bees use propolis as a type of building material. Since temperatures in the hive reach 35 degrees Celsius and high humidity, diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, or microorganisms can easily spread. The bees hermetically seal the hive with propolis, which has antiviral and antibiotic effects on the animal kingdom. The honeycomb cells in which the offspring grow are also coated with propolis. Should foreign bodies enter the hive, these too are sealed with propolis to render them harmless. Propolis is a blend of various substances.

VERSATILE APPLICATIONS FOR THE BEE COLONY

The resinous base material (50%) is collected by special propolis bees from tree wounds and flower buds (especially poplars). This is then mixed with wax (30%), pollen (5%), essential oils (10%), and a saliva secretion to create the finished building material propolis. However, the composition of propolis can vary considerably depending on the raw material. Propolis is rich in flavonoids – natural antibiotics – vitamins, and trace elements. The wound-healing properties of propolis were discovered and utilized as early as ancient times.

BENEFIT FROM THE NATURAL MIXTURE PROPOLIS

Once these have been combated and rendered harmless, the oils, vitamins, and trace elements come into play. Propolis is highly tolerable and rarely has side effects.

Medicom is an expert in nutrient combinations and dietary supplements. Our Organic Propolis Capsules contain 400 mg of purified organic propolis. Propolis is a high-quality natural product from Medicom.

STUDIES ON PROPOLIS

There are many scientific studies on the natural bee mixture that show that propolis has health-promoting effects in various areas, such as the immune system and the oral and dental cavity.

For example, one study (1) showed that propolis extracts can strengthen the immune system. The activity of immune cells such as macrophages and lymphocytes was increased. In vitro experiments have shown that propolis extracts can stimulate the immune system and better protect the body against disease.

(1) Immunomodulatory effects of propolis extract in vitro and in vivo (Shibamoto et al., 2009)

Further studies on propolis and the immune system:

• Propolis enhances immune responses in mice (Cho et al., 2003)
• The effect of ethanolic extract of propolis on immune responses in mice (Kim et al., 2004)
• Ansorge S., Reinhold D., Lendeckel U., Propolis and some of its components downregulate DNA synthesis and inflammatory cytokine production, but induce TGF-B1 production in human immune cells, Z. Naturforsch. (2003).
• Propolis extract stimulates cytokine production by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (Shibamoto et al., 2008)
• Shimizu T, Hino A, Tsutsumi A, Park Y, Watanabe W, Kurokawa M, “Anti-influenza virus activity of propolis in vitro and its efficacy against influenza infection in mice”: (2008)

Propolis for inflammation:

The anti-inflammatory effects of propolis have also been the subject of numerous scientific studies. It has been shown that the natural bee mixture offers anti-inflammatory properties and can alleviate symptoms of inflammatory diseases. (2)

(2) Recent Update on the Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Propolis Molecules 2022, 27 (23), 8473; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27238473

Further studies on propolis and its anti-inflammatory effects:

• Propolis extract inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine production in LPS-stimulated macrophages. (Kim et al., 2009)
• Anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive effects of royal jelly, honey, and propolis in animal models. (Choi et al., 2015)
• Inhibition of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 expression by Brazilian green propolis in vitro and in vivo. (Koo et al., 2008)

Further studies on the bee mixture Propolis:

• verbraucherzentrale.de: Antioxidants: Helpers against free radicals
• Rabia El Adaouia Taleb Noureddine Djebli Hadjer Chenini Huseyin Sahin: In vivo and in vitro anti‐diabetic activity of ethanolic propolis extract (2020)
• Abdulrhman, M. et al., "Honey and a mixture of honey, beeswax, and olive oil-propolis extract in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis: A randomized controlled pilot trial," Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 2012
• Ehsani, Maryam, et al. "A comparison between antibacterial activity of propolis and aloe vera on Enterococcus faecalis (an in vitro study)." (2013)
• Yildirim, M., et al. "The role of oxidants and antioxidants in psoriasis." Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (2003)
• Samadi N, Khosravi H, Rahmanian M, Askarishahi M, “Effects of bee propolis supplementation on glycemic control, lipid profile and insulin resistance indices in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial,” Journal of Integrative Medicine, March 2017.