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Review of the biological properties and toxicity of bee propolis (propolis)
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Although reports of allergic reactions are not uncommon, propolis is relatively non-toxic, with a no-effect level (NOEL) in a 90-mouse study of 1400 mg/kg body weight/day.About:
This article is published in Food and Chemical Toxicology.The article was published on 1998-04-06. It has received 1516 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Propolis.read more
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Estimation of total flavonoid content in propolis by two complementary colorimetric methods
TL;DR: In this article, two complementary colorimetric methods, aluminum chloride method and 2,4-dini trophenylhydrazine method, were used to determine the real content of total flavonoids in propolis.
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Propolis: recent advances in chemistry and plant origin
TL;DR: The plant sources of bee glue are discussed, taking into consideration data based on reliable chemical evidence including comparisons between propolis samples and plant material.
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Recent Progress in Pharmacological Research of Propolis
TL;DR: This review article compiles recent findings (since 1995) on the pharmacological properties of propolis focusing on its antihepatotoxic, antitumour, antioxidative, antimicrobial and antiinflammatory properties.
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Antioxidant activity of propolis of various geographic origins
TL;DR: Ethanol extracts of propolis from Argentina, Australia, China, Hungary and New Zealand had relatively strong antioxidant activities, and were also correlated with the total polyphenol and flavonoid contents.
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Functional Properties of Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly
TL;DR: Biological activities of honey, propolis, and royal jelly are mainly attributed to the phenolic compounds such as flavonoids, which exhibit a wide range of biological activities, including antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, and vasodilatory actions.
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Propolis: chemical composition, biological properties and therapeutic activity
TL;DR: The therapeutic efficacy of propolis in treating diseases caused by microorganisms is described and some recent concepts about propolis and its use in medicine are presented.