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Propolis - an ancient answer to the contemporary health problems

The use of propolis in human nutrition dates back to ancient times primarily due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. Chemical analysis of propolis samples revealed over 300 chemical compounds, the most important groups of which are flavonoids, terpenes and phenols. The chemical composition and properties of propolis significantly depend on the geographical and botanical origin, as well as on the type of bees that collect propolis. The research on Brazilian red and green propolis is constantly growing with the aim of discovering new pharmaceutical preparation that show great activity in antiviral processes. This paper presents an overview of available studies of application of propolis active components in the control and prevention of infectious viruses such as HIV, HSV and others.

propolis ; flavonoids ; terpenes ; phenols ; antiviral activity

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