Propolis, an old remedy used in modem medicine

被引:485
作者
Castaldo, S
Capasso, F [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Naples Federico II, Dept Expt Pharmacol, Naples, Italy
[2] Dept INPS Naples, Naples, Italy
关键词
propolis; old and modern medicine;
D O I
10.1016/S0367-326X(02)00185-5
中图分类号
R914 [药物化学];
学科分类号
100701 ;
摘要
Propolis is one of the few natural remedies that has maintained its popularity over a long period of time. The pharmacologically, active molecules in the propolis are flavonoids and phenolic acids and their esters. These components have multiple effects on bacteria, fungi and viruses. In addition, propolis and its components have anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory activities. Moreover, propolis has been shown to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. However, clinical studies to substantiate these claims are required. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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