Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Bee Propolis Apifera propolis	Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, bactericide, fungicidal, hypotensive, immunostimulant.	Single product	August 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Propolis, Bee Glue. Parts Used: Propolis is a natural resinous product collected from the buds of trees and used by honey bees to fix the combs to the hives and to stop up crevices. Historical Uses: Its use was found in folk medicine as early as 300 B. C.1 It has been used and studied for its anti-microbial, antibacterial, antiviral, fungicidal, local anaesthetic, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant, hypotensive and cytostatic (stop cellular division) properties.1 Propolis is said to stimulate the immune system, thereby raising the body's natural resistance to infection. 1 Significant studies have shown its antioxidant effect.1 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 20 to 40 drops or more three times per day. References: The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products

This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.