Does Propolis Help to Maintain Oral Health?

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Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2013;2013:351062

Propolis, known also as bee glue, is a wax-cum-resinsubstance which is created out of a mix of buds from some trees with thesubstance secreted from bee's glands. Its diverse chemical content isresponsible for its many precious salubrious properties. It was used inmedicine already in ancient Egypt. Its multiple applications during thecenturies have been studied and described in details. The purpose of this studyis to present the possible use of propolis in treatment of various diseases oforal cavity in their dental aspect. The paper presents properties and possibleapplications of bee glue depending on dental specialities. An overview ofpublications which appeared during the recent years will allow the reader tofollow all the possibilities to apply propolis in contemporary dentistrConclusionsPropolis-based preparations have a wide range ofapplications in various specialities of dentistry. Thanks to the richness ofnatural components in it, bee glue has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal,anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and many other applications. Although it offersmany benefits, one should remember that its use may bring in the risk of anallergy.