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Modern herbalists, like Best Bees beekeepers Mariah McDonald and Emily Lawes, recommend propolis for its antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, hepatoprotective, and anti-inflammatory properties, to increase the body’s natural resistance to infections. Mariah, our San Francisco Regional Manager and Level 2 Beekeeper, is a long-practicing herbalist and a strong proponent of the benefits of propolis. “It helps the immune system because it increases antioxidant enzymes, preventing oxidative stress … propolis actually goes in and addresses stress at a molecular level. It helps alleviate the human biome of cellular stress to create a more functioning, capable body that will be able to keep itself healthy,” Mariah said. Propolis is popularly used in formulations for cold syndrome (upper respiratory tract infections, common cold, and flu-like infections), such as cough syrup, lozenges, throat sprays, and tinctures. Additionally, it is used in mouthwashes and toothpaste to prevent cavities and to treat gingivitis and stomatitis. It has been recommended in gargle or spray form as a remedy for sores and irritations in the mouth, and in tincture form to treat canker sores and sore throats. Emily Lawes, our DC Regional Manager and Level 3 Beekeeper, is studying herbalism and used a homemade propolis tincture to treat a toothache she had. “I applied a drop of my propolis tincture and rubbed it into my gum two to three times a day for three days in a row. At that point, the problem had totally resolved itself,” Emily said. Emily pointed out that propolis, when ingested, supports the interior workings of the human body much in the same way that it supports the healthy functioning of the hive. Propolis is also useful in dermatological preparations for wound healing, treatment of burns, herpes, and various types of dermatitis and neurodermatitis. It is widely used as a component in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products such as anti acne creams, facial and body creams, and ointments and lotions. Due to its wound-healing capabilities, propolis products have been reported to be beneficial for treating the aftermath of acne, such as scarring, pigmentation, and textural issues. It is also beneficial in the treatment of eczema and psoriasis because of its anti-inflammatory properties. As with any beehive product, people need to conduct patch-tests prior to using or ingesting propolis products to assess whether or not they are allergic or have any sensitivities to this natural product. If applying a propolis product to the skin, there’s a risk of developing an allergic reaction or contact dermatitis. Both Mariah and Emily stress the importance of testing your body’s reaction to any kind of substance prior to using, because each individual’s body may react differently to different substances. Scientific Research Conducted About Propolis Photo courtesy of Entomology Today The first scientific work with propolis was published in 1908, and included its chemical properties and composition. Due to it possessing a broad spectrum of biological activities, it has gained significant scientific and commercial interest over the last two decades. In their article “Lessons from Exploring Chemical Space and Chemical Diversity of Propolis Components”, published in 2020 in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, authors Trong et al searched for the number of scientific publications and patents containing the word “propolis” per decade going back to 1900:In the years between 1991 and 2000, they found 919 publications and 412 patents. For 2001 through 2010, they found 3.5k publications and 1.4k patents. For the years between 2011 and 2019 (the year prior to the publication of the article), the team found 8,812 publications and 4,455 patents.

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