Post by scarlett on Jan 9, 2008 17:07:10 GMT -5
Just wondering if anyone has tried propolis? It is a bee pollen-related product that is believed to have some medicinal properties, including some related to endo.
Just wondering if anyone has tried it?
"Propolis is marketed by health food stores as a traditional medicine, and for its claimed beneficial effect on human health. Natural medicine practitioners often utilize propolis for the relief of various conditions, including inflammations, viral diseases, ulcers, superficial burns or scalds. Some such therapies are based on the traditional practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, ayurveda or homeopathy. Propolis is also believed to promote heart health and reduce the chances of cataracts[2].Old beekeepers recommend a piece of propolis kept in the mouth as a remedy for a sore throat. Propolis lozenges can be bought in France. Though claims have been made for its use in treating allergies, propolis may cause severe allergic reactions if the user is sensitive to bees or bee products. [3].
Few of these folkloric claims have been clinically evaluated at the level of large-scale, randomized, double-blind studies. Some in-vitro or rat-model studies are available in published biomedical literature. The composition of propolis is variable, depending on season, bee species and geographic location, so caution must be applied in extrapolating results(below). Depending upon its precise composition propolis may show powerful local antibiotic and antifungal properties. [4] Studies indicate that it may be effective in treating skin burns. [5][6][7] Propolis also exhibits immunomodulatory effects.[8][9]
Propolis has attracted the attention of the dental community, although there is currently no conclusive evidence to support the argument that propolis actively protects against caries and other forms of oral disease.[10][11][12][13] Propolis can also be used to treat canker sores [14], and its use in canal debridement for endodontic procedures has been explored in Brazil.[
Propolis is marketed by health food stores as a traditional medicine, and for its claimed beneficial effect on human health. Natural medicine practitioners often utilize propolis for the relief of various conditions, including inflammations, viral diseases, ulcers, superficial burns or scalds. Some such therapies are based on the traditional practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, ayurveda or homeopathy. Propolis is also believed to promote heart health and reduce the chances of cataracts[2].Old beekeepers recommend a piece of propolis kept in the mouth as a remedy for a sore throat. Propolis lozenges can be bought in France. Though claims have been made for its use in treating allergies, propolis may cause severe allergic reactions if the user is sensitive to bees or bee products. [3].
Few of these folkloric claims have been clinically evaluated at the level of large-scale, randomized, double-blind studies. Some in-vitro or rat-model studies are available in published biomedical literature. The composition of propolis is variable, depending on season, bee species and geographic location, so caution must be applied in extrapolating results(below). Depending upon its precise composition propolis may show powerful local antibiotic and antifungal properties. [4] Studies indicate that it may be effective in treating skin burns. [5][6][7] Propolis also exhibits immunomodulatory effects.[8][9]
Propolis has attracted the attention of the dental community, although there is currently no conclusive evidence to support the argument that propolis actively protects against caries and other forms of oral disease.[10][11][12][13] Propolis can also be used to treat canker sores [14], and its use in canal debridement for endodontic procedures has been explored in Brazil.[
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There has also been a study that shows it can have beneficial effects on endometriosis, specifically in relation to fertility, but since this most likely involved reducing inflammation, it could be helpful for anyone with endo?
"Bee propolis appears to be effective for the treatment of infertility associated with mild endometriosis, according to the findings of a small randomized trial.
The researchers conducted a study of 40 patients with primary infertility for at least two years and endometriosis diagnosed with laparoscopy. Patients were randomized to receive 500 mg of bee propolis twice daily or a placebo and were followed for nine months.
Of the patients taking bee propolis, 12 women (60%) became pregnant compared with four (20%) in the placebo group (P < .001).
"The compliance of patients was satisfactory with no reported side effects," the authors note in their abstract.
The researchers conclude that "bee propolis is an effective line of treatment for infertility associated with mild or minimal endometriosis.""
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Just wondering if anyone has tried it?
"Propolis is marketed by health food stores as a traditional medicine, and for its claimed beneficial effect on human health. Natural medicine practitioners often utilize propolis for the relief of various conditions, including inflammations, viral diseases, ulcers, superficial burns or scalds. Some such therapies are based on the traditional practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, ayurveda or homeopathy. Propolis is also believed to promote heart health and reduce the chances of cataracts[2].Old beekeepers recommend a piece of propolis kept in the mouth as a remedy for a sore throat. Propolis lozenges can be bought in France. Though claims have been made for its use in treating allergies, propolis may cause severe allergic reactions if the user is sensitive to bees or bee products. [3].
Few of these folkloric claims have been clinically evaluated at the level of large-scale, randomized, double-blind studies. Some in-vitro or rat-model studies are available in published biomedical literature. The composition of propolis is variable, depending on season, bee species and geographic location, so caution must be applied in extrapolating results(below). Depending upon its precise composition propolis may show powerful local antibiotic and antifungal properties. [4] Studies indicate that it may be effective in treating skin burns. [5][6][7] Propolis also exhibits immunomodulatory effects.[8][9]
Propolis has attracted the attention of the dental community, although there is currently no conclusive evidence to support the argument that propolis actively protects against caries and other forms of oral disease.[10][11][12][13] Propolis can also be used to treat canker sores [14], and its use in canal debridement for endodontic procedures has been explored in Brazil.[
Propolis is marketed by health food stores as a traditional medicine, and for its claimed beneficial effect on human health. Natural medicine practitioners often utilize propolis for the relief of various conditions, including inflammations, viral diseases, ulcers, superficial burns or scalds. Some such therapies are based on the traditional practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine, ayurveda or homeopathy. Propolis is also believed to promote heart health and reduce the chances of cataracts[2].Old beekeepers recommend a piece of propolis kept in the mouth as a remedy for a sore throat. Propolis lozenges can be bought in France. Though claims have been made for its use in treating allergies, propolis may cause severe allergic reactions if the user is sensitive to bees or bee products. [3].
Few of these folkloric claims have been clinically evaluated at the level of large-scale, randomized, double-blind studies. Some in-vitro or rat-model studies are available in published biomedical literature. The composition of propolis is variable, depending on season, bee species and geographic location, so caution must be applied in extrapolating results(below). Depending upon its precise composition propolis may show powerful local antibiotic and antifungal properties. [4] Studies indicate that it may be effective in treating skin burns. [5][6][7] Propolis also exhibits immunomodulatory effects.[8][9]
Propolis has attracted the attention of the dental community, although there is currently no conclusive evidence to support the argument that propolis actively protects against caries and other forms of oral disease.[10][11][12][13] Propolis can also be used to treat canker sores [14], and its use in canal debridement for endodontic procedures has been explored in Brazil.[
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There has also been a study that shows it can have beneficial effects on endometriosis, specifically in relation to fertility, but since this most likely involved reducing inflammation, it could be helpful for anyone with endo?
"Bee propolis appears to be effective for the treatment of infertility associated with mild endometriosis, according to the findings of a small randomized trial.
The researchers conducted a study of 40 patients with primary infertility for at least two years and endometriosis diagnosed with laparoscopy. Patients were randomized to receive 500 mg of bee propolis twice daily or a placebo and were followed for nine months.
Of the patients taking bee propolis, 12 women (60%) became pregnant compared with four (20%) in the placebo group (P < .001).
"The compliance of patients was satisfactory with no reported side effects," the authors note in their abstract.
The researchers conclude that "bee propolis is an effective line of treatment for infertility associated with mild or minimal endometriosis.""
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