Propolis (bee glue, bee putty, bienenharz, cera alba, galangin, hive dross, Nivcrisol, propolin H)

Suggested dosing of Bee glue, bee putty (propolis)

Wide range of dosing forms: capsules, vaginal cream/ointment, skin cream, injection

Follow Mfr's instructions

 

Suggested uses of Bee glue, bee putty (propolis)

Acne, bowel diseases, cancer, dermatitis, cervitis, diverticulitis, laryngitis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, aphthous ulcers, burns, wound healing, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, infections

 

Efficacy

Not established

 

Bee glue, bee putty (propolis) adverse (side) effects

Allergic reactions

 

Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to bee products

 

Cautions

Some people are allergic

Not sufficient evidence to recommend in pregnancy/lactation

 

Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy category: N/A

Lactation: N/A

 

Pregnancy categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

 

Pharmacology of Bee glue, bee putty (propolis)

Metabolism: N/A

Excretion: N/A

 

Mechanism of action

N/A