Synergistic Effects of Honey and Propolis toward Drug Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Escherichia Coli and Candida Albicans Isolates in Single and Polymicrobial Cultures

Journal Article

Ghamdi, Ahmad Al Khazim Al . 2012

• المجلة \ الصحيفة: International Journal of Medical Sciences
• رقم العدد: 9
• رقم الإصدار السنوي: 9
• الصفحات: 793-800

مستخلص المنشور

Propolis is a resinous natural substance produced
by honeybees from plant exudates, beeswax,
and bee secretions. Propolis is composed of 50% resin,
30% wax, 10% essential and aromatic oils, 5% pollen,
and 5% other substances. However, the composition
varies according to the geographical and plant sources, and the collection season. The main function
of propolis in honey bee hives is to control temperature,
light, and humidity. Furthermore, it protects
hives from pathogens and some colony invaders.
Propolis has wide range of biological activities which
include antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
anaesthetic and anticancer properties.