Propriedades, usos e aplicações da própolis

Abstract

Currently there have been several studies in the field of natural products chemistry, with animal products, such as those obtained from marine animals or propolis, a material elaborated and widely used by bees to protect the hive. Long ago, noting this fact, the man also decided to use propolis to their benefit and advantage of its pharmacological properties. For many years, propolis has been used empirically for the treatment of many diseases and now with the advances in analytical techniques have been conducted several more detailed studies of the chemical composition of propolis and activity of its components. The various results supported by scientific studies, show the potential for different uses and pharmacological applications and confirm no room for doubt, their effectiveness, especially as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. The objective of this study is to review in the literature the properties, uses and applications of propolis.