Internal use of propolis

Propolis is used internally in naturopathy for the following problems:

- Weakness of the immune system (to strengthen the immune system during the cold season)
- Allergies (e.g. hay fever)
- Age-related complaints (e.g. age-related weakened immune system)
- Angina (tonsillitis due to streptococci, inhibiting the spread of these bacteria)
- Arteriosclerosis (propolis can improve the permeability of the blood vessels)
- Asthma (propolis is said to have an effect here in the form of stimulating the self-healing powers)
- Bladder infection (propolis can be helpful in supporting bladder complaints caused by bacteria)
- High blood pressure (no prevention possible, but improvements are possible)
- Bronchitis (supporting the medicinal therapy, the self-healing powers can be strengthened)
- Intestinal infections (e.g. diarrhoea, as long as it is mild)
- Colds
- Bile complaints (e.g. to stimulate the digestive juices)
- Joint inflammations such as arthrosis or gout
- Stomach complaints (e.g.
- menstrual problems (e.g. relieves cramps)
- migraine
- middle ear infection
- menopausal problems


External use of propolis

Externally, naturopathy uses propolis for the following complaints:

- Abscesses and boils, eczema
- Acne and pimples
- Conjunctivitis
- Athlete's foot, skin fungi
- Cold sores
- Shingles
- Haemorrhoids
- Corns
- Itching
- Scarring
- Hives
- Psoriasis, Neurodermatitis
- burns (also sunburn)
- warts
- for wound treatment


Studies on the use of propolis

Studies on the effectiveness of propolis have already been carried out for some areas of application.

For example, as early as 1980, it was found at the Sorbonne University in Paris that propolis could possibly be helpful in cases of severe hay fever. After a treatment period of only one week with eight capsules daily, the test persons no longer showed any symptoms.

In Bulgaria, a study was conducted with 34 subjects suffering from high blood pressure. They were given propolis and subsequently showed a significant reduction in blood pressure values

The effect of propolis on wound healing has also been proven in various studies, as has its effect against skin and mucous membrane inflammations and against fungi.