Historical Aspects of Propolis Research in Modern Times
Joint Authors
Kuropatnicki, Andrzej K.
Szliszka, Ewelina
Krol, Wojciech
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Propolis (bee glue) has been known for centuries.
The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians were aware of the healing properties of propolis and made extensive use of it as a medicine.
In the middle ages propolis was not a very popular topic and its use in mainstream medicine disappeared.
However, the knowledge of medicinal properties of propolis survived in traditional folk medicine.
The interest in propolis returned in Europe together with the renaissance theory of ad fontes.
It has only been in the last century that scientists have been able to prove that propolis is as active and important as our forefathers thought.
Research on chemical composition of propolis started at the beginning of the twentieth century and was continued after WW II.
Advances in chromatographic analytical methods enabled separation and extraction of several components from propolis.
At least 180 different compounds have been identified so far.
Its antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anesthetic, and healing properties have been confirmed.
Propolis has been effectively used in treatment of dermatological, laryngological, and gynecological problems, neurodegenerative diseases, in wound healing, and in treatment of burns and ulcers.
However, it requires further research that may lead to new discoveries of its composition and possible applications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kuropatnicki, Andrzej K.& Szliszka, Ewelina& Krol, Wojciech. 2013. Historical Aspects of Propolis Research in Modern Times. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kuropatnicki, Andrzej K.…[et al.]. Historical Aspects of Propolis Research in Modern Times. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kuropatnicki, Andrzej K.& Szliszka, Ewelina& Krol, Wojciech. Historical Aspects of Propolis Research in Modern Times. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511929
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511929