Propolis has a broad spectrum of action on microorganisms, as well as the uncertain medicinal properties. In clinical practice using propolis should be extremely cautious in view of its strong allergenic properties. [4] Propolis contains strong sensitizers (caffeic acid esters), as a consequence, can cause contact dermatitis.
Propolis has anti-bacterial and certain anti-inflammatory properties. Analgesic effect of propolis is discussed.
In folk medicine for a long time we believed that propolis has antimicrobial activity. Of propolis produced ointment to treat wounds, eczema and other diseases. Treatment of propolis is a part of apitherapy. In folk medicine, propolis is used for:
-Treatment of the mouth, gums, teeth (gargle and overlaying the plates with propolis);
-Damage the stomach lining (gastritis - inside);
-treatment
sinusitis
-otitah (inflammation of the ear - bury solutions in oil or water);
-Treatment of wounds, burns, frostbite - in the form of applications of whole propolis or moistened wipes at the injury site;
-travmah burns and eye - dig in aqueous solution.
The book Popov "Russian folk household medicine" (1903) says: "Sometimes the diseased with tuberculosis forced to breathe steam infused strawberries, fumigate resin and bee glue."
Reported use of propolis in some toothpastes.
