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Increase Your Awareness with Basic Facts about Propolis
Nikki and Anne Heart ♥ February 2025
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The following highlights the basic facts. More information can be obtained through the sites listed below as well as many other informational sites regarding ingredients in medications and supplements. Information facts can change. Make sure you have all up-to-date information.
Basic Facts about Propolis
- Propolis is a resin-like material made by bees.
- It is from the buds of poplar and cone-bearing treas.
- This material is used by bees to build hives. It may contain beehive byproducts.
- It is rarely available in its pure form.
- Propolis is usually obtained from beehives
Common uses of propolis:
- Diabetes
- Cold sores
- Swelling and sores inside mouth
- Burns
- Canker sores
- Genital herpes
- Covid-19
- It seems to help fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi
- Propolis may have anti-inflammatory effects
NOTE: There is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
How is propolis typically used?
- By adults by mouth daily no longer than 13 months (healthcare provider should give you a dose best for your condition)
- In products such as creams, lotions, ointments, gels, mouth rinses, chewing gum, cosmetics, cough syrup, lip balm, throat lozenges, throat sprays, toothpaste
Propolis may cause:
- Irritation and mouth ulcers
- Allergic reactions, especially in people who are allergic to other bee products
- An increased risk of bleeding
- Slow blood clotting
- Increased risk of bleeding during and after surgery
- Skin irritation
Special precautions and warnings:
- Should not use when pregnant, since there isn’t enough reliable information
- Check with your healthcare provider regarding use during breast-feeding
Propolis interactions with medications:
- Propolis might change how quickly the liver breaks down medications
- Possibly change the effects or side effects of certain medications
- Propolis might slow down blood clotting, thereby interacting with medications that also slow blood clotting causing the increased risk of bruising and bleeding
- Might increase risk of clotting
Propolis interactions with herbs and supplements:
- Taking it with herbs and supplements that slow blood clotting may increase the risk of bleeding, such as garlic, ginger, ginkgo, nattokinase, and Panax ginseng
Other names for propolis include:
- Acide de Cire d’Abeille
- Baume de Propolis
- Bee Glue
- Bee Propolis
- Beeswax Acid
- Brazilian Green Propolis
- Brazilian Propolis
- Brown Propolis
- Cire d-Abeille Synthetique
- Cire de Propolis
- Colle d’Abeille
- Green Propolis
- Hive Dross
- Penicilline Russe
- Propoleos
- Propolis Balsam
- Propolis Cera
- Propolis d’Abeille
- Propolis Resin
- Propolis Wax
- Red Propolis
- Resine de Propolis
- Russian Penicillin
- Synthetic Beeswax
- Yellow Propolis
Sources used:
- Medlineplus.gov, National Library of Medicine, accessed January 18, 2025
- Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials, Propolis: Benefits, Uses and Side Effects, accessed January 18, 2025.
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