Propolis is a natural resin created by bees, used in the construction of hives. Propolis is produced from the buds of conifer and poplar tress, in combination with beeswax and other bee secretions. Historically, propolis was used in Greece to treat abscesses, by the Assyrians to heal wounds and tumors, and by the Egyptians for mummification. Propolis is honored as most perfect broad spectrum antibiotic substance, has a very good effect on anti-biosis and anti phlogosis and can diminish inflammation, anti- pruritus, anti virus. It also has good effect on traumatic infection, gingivitis, periodontitis and cutaneous pruritus. Furthermore, propolis can effectively eliminate helicobactor pylori, its active factor help to recover the destroyed tissues and it has better film forming properties, can effectively protect gastric mucosa and radically relieve chronic gastritis, and gastric ulcer caused by helicobactor pylori. Oxidation resistance Propolis has an excellent effect on oxidation resistance, can effectively reduce the infraction of free radical, meanwhile, can heighten the activity of SOD and the cell in the body to promote the regeneration of the tissues and incretion, adjust the nerve function, thereby cure or relieve the symptoms of menopause. Protect heart and nutritious brain The flavonoid and terpenoid in the propolis has good effect for decreasing blood pressure, blood lipid and cholesterol, activating blood flow, intenerating vessels and preventing thrombus, further reduce the incidence of cardio cerebral vascular diseases. Propolis is called by the experts as blood Ashman due to it can effectively clean up the blood by eliminating the impurity substances. Propolis also has obvious effect against hepatic fibrosis, prevent virus from adsorbing to and penetrating into the hepatocyte, thereby, effectively prevent hepatocirrhosis.
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