Propolis: biochemical and clinical evaluation

Abstract

Propolis is a glue-like substance which produced by honey bees, it is related to honey. It is also called bee glue as they use it to reconstruct their hives and for the hives maintenance. They make propolis by mixing many substances like bee wax, saliva, exudate collected from trees, sap flows and other sources. Many studies have made concerning importance of propolis and it is wide medical benefits as it is role in improving immunity, reducing elevated blood pressure, curing many allergic conditions and dermatological diseases. The aim of this review is to enumerate some of its chemical constitutions and it is role in treating some medical conditions.