Composition and functional properties of propolis (bee glue) : a review
Joint Authors
Tahir, Muhammad
Adgaba, Nuru
Khan, Hikmat Allah
Ansari, Muhammad Javed
Ali, Husayn
Ata Allah, Muhammad
Bashir, Muhammad Amjad
Ghramh, Hamid Ali
Anjum, Sayyid Ishtiaq
Ullah, Amjad
Dash, Chandra Kanta
Khan, Khalid Ali
Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 26, Issue 7 (30 Nov. 2019), pp.1695-1703, 9 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2019-11-30
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Propolis is a natural substance collected by honey bees from various plants such as, poplar, palm, pine, conifer secretions, gums, resins, mucilage and leaf buds.
It is collected and brought very painstakingly by honey bees to be used for sealing cracks and crevices occurring in their hives.
Originally, it as an antiseptic meant for preventing bee-hive from microbial infections along with preventing decomposition of intruders.
Additionally, propolis has been used in folk medicine for centuries.
The biological characteristics of propolis depend upon its chemical composition, plant sources, geographical zone and seasons.
More than 300 compounds have been identified in propolis such as, phenolic compounds, aromatic acids, essential oils, waxes and amino acids.
Many scientific articles are published every year in different international journals, and several groups of researchers have focused their attention on the chemical compounds and biological activity of propolis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Anjum, Sayyid Ishtiaq& Ullah, Amjad& Khan, Khalid Ali& Ata Allah, Muhammad& Khan, Hikmat Allah& Ali, Husayn…[et al.]. 2019. Composition and functional properties of propolis (bee glue) : a review. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 26, no. 7, pp.1695-1703.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-910296
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Anjum, Sayyid Ishtiaq…[et al.]. Composition and functional properties of propolis (bee glue) : a review. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 26, no. 7 (Nov. 2019), pp.1695-1703.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-910296
American Medical Association (AMA)
Anjum, Sayyid Ishtiaq& Ullah, Amjad& Khan, Khalid Ali& Ata Allah, Muhammad& Khan, Hikmat Allah& Ali, Husayn…[et al.]. Composition and functional properties of propolis (bee glue) : a review. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2019. Vol. 26, no. 7, pp.1695-1703.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-910296
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 1701-1703
Record ID
BIM-910296