Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Another larger, randomized, single-blind study showed that more subjects' lesions healed after 10 days of treatment with a 3 percent propolis ointment than with placebo or acyclovir.32
Bee Propolis
Apply 3% bee propolis ointment several times per day.
Aloe Vera. Aloe vera is a cactus, and the gelatinous substance inside the leaf is known to have many beneficial properties. It's not surprising that some research shows some effects for the herpes virus, and mucosal epithelial tissue appears to be a good site for the medicinal effects of aloe. |
| Siberian Ginseng
• Dried root: 500-3,000 mg dried root capsules
• Tincture (herb and alcohol or herb, alcohol, and water): 1 tsp 3 times per day
• Fluid extract: V2-I tsp 2-3 times per day
• Extract (33% alcohol extract): 40-120 drops 1-3 times per day
• Solid extracts made from dried, powdered root (at least 1% eleutheroside F): 100-200 mg 3 times per day
Bee propolis. propolis is a resinous substance that bees make by combining substances from plants with waxes and glandular secretions. They use this resin for the construction and repair of their hives. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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 Bee Pollen, propolis, and Royal Jelly
Advocates of bee pollen can be their own worst enemies, claiming that bee pollen can cure everything from cancer to hangnails. But inflated claims aside, a significant body of literature shows that bee products—particularly propolis—do have significant and documented health benefits that help explain why they have been a staple in folk medicine and healing traditions for more than 2,000 years.
Bee pollen is a phenomenally nutritious and well-balanced food that can be consumed by people and domestic animals. |
| One recent study, in the July 2006 issue of International hnmimopharmacology, suggested that the anti-inflammatory activities of propolis might make it a novel therapeutic agent for asthma. (One of the flavonoids found in bee pollen is the powerful anti-inflammatory quercetin.) And a paper in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2005 found that propolis stimulates antibody production, perhaps accounting for its reputation as an immune-system enhancer. |
| It's really not so surprising that bee products like propolis would have such powerful antibiotic effects. Any beekeeper will tell you that bees are very susceptible to bacterial and viral infections. From a sheer Darwinian point of view, it makes survival sense that the very material that they "caulk" their hives with would be highly protective against the microbes that could easily destroy them.
One recent study, in the July 2006 issue of International hnmimopharmacology, suggested that the anti-inflammatory activities of propolis might make it a novel therapeutic agent for asthma. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 Many people have described to me positive results from using propolis products. Bees spread the propolis around their hives to protect them from bacteria and viruses. (The name "propolis" comes from Greek words meaning "defenses before a town.") Other theories suggest that propolis improves energy and endurance and helps immunity by stimulating thymus activity. All of these claims must be helpful in potentizing the placebo effect, but more research needs to be done before propolis is readily adopted by the scientific community. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| In vitro data suggests propolis has both antibacterial and antiviral properties against a variety of microorganisms, including HSV.28-30
Two of my favorite natural topical therapies for herpes lesions are honey and bee propolis. A small study comparing topical application of honey versus acyclovir cream found a statistically significant shorter duration of episodes and faster healing time when using honey compared to acyclovir. |
| Siberian Ginseng
• Dried root: 500-3,000 mg dried root capsules
• Tincture (herb and alcohol or herb, alcohol, and water): 1 tsp 3 times per day
• Fluid extract: V2-I tsp 2-3 times per day
• Extract (33% alcohol extract): 40-120 drops 1-3 times per day
• Solid extracts made from dried, powdered root (at least 1% eleutheroside F): 100-200 mg 3 times per day
Bee propolis. propolis is a resinous substance that bees make by combining substances from plants with waxes and glandular secretions. They use this resin for the construction and repair of their hives. |
| In vitro research supports the effectiveness of propolis, cayenne, clove, and bergamot oil against a number of Candida species.79 Other in vitro evidence showed bergamot oil alone and in combination with boric acid to be effective against Candida species, suggesting a potential role for topical treatment of Candida infections.80
Powdered herbal mixes of myrrh, echinacea, usnea, goldenseal, marshmallow, geranium, yarrow, and calendula are often used by herbalists and naturopathic physicians. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| But none of these vitamins or minerals appears to be unique to royal jelly, and there is much less published research on royal jelly than there is on propolis. Its antibacterial activity seems unlikely to be expressed when the food is ingested, yet that same antibacterial activity, along with other properties of the substance, make it a really desirable ingredient in topical preparations and skin creams.
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In a fascinating and much-discussed article that appeared in the December 18, 2004, issue of the British Medical Journal, researchers put forth an idea called the "Polymeal. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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| Additional antimicrobial herbs for the bladder include bucchu, myrrh, propolis, and juniper berry. Numerous immune stimulants may be helpful, including echinacea, osha, and wild indigo root. Bladder tonics stimulate the flow of blood and nutrients to the urinary tract and may be useful adjunct herbs. These herbs include nettle leaves, goldenrod, kava, and horsetail. Dandelion leaf, bucchu, and parsley root have diuretic effects and increase the flow of urine to help flush the bacteria. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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| Bees collect it along with pollen. propolis is thought to contain a natural antibiotic, called galangin, and is used in a variety of remedies to treat or prevent low-grade infections, especially in people who do not want to take antibiotics. Many people have described to me positive results from using propolis products. Bees spread the propolis around their hives to protect them from bacteria and viruses. (The name "propolis" comes from Greek words meaning "defenses before a town." |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| Royal Jelly May Be Overrated
I'm less enthused about royal jelly than I am about propolis and bee pollen, though it is a concentrated source of nutrition. Royal jelly has the appealing property of being a creamy emulsion that is strongly antibacterial, which makes it an ideal component of cosmetics and skin care products. But as some responsible experts point out, internal uses of royal jelly are less promising as the antibacterial activities disappear when the pH is raised to above 6 by the natural buffering systems in the body (which maintain a pH of about 7.4). |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 Bee propolis is good for treating tonsillitis.
Caution: Do not take bee propolis if you are allergic to bee stings. Do not give this supplement to a young child.
Q If an abscess develops, surgical drainage may be required.
Q If tonsillitis becomes recurrent or chronic, tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils) may be recommended. In the past, doctors removed tonsils on a very frequent basis. Today we know that the tonsils are important for the proper functioning of the immune system. Tonsils should not be removed unless absolutely necessary. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler
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 Propolis is a resinous material that bees make from plant fluids rich in bioflavonoids. Bees use propolis to close openings in their hives. The hives are thus protected from weather and are made almost sterile. Again, there are many anecdotes claiming health benefits from propolis but no studies to back them up. Be aware, too, that some preparations of propolis cause allergic responses in some individuals. These preparations apparently contain pollen.
A bioflavonoid-like substance widely used in the United States is sodium cromoglycate. There are several forms of the drug. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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| And a paper in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2005 found that propolis stimulates antibody production, perhaps accounting for its reputation as an immune-system enhancer.
Royal Jelly
Royal jelly is a special creamy substance secreted from the nurse worker bees that stimulates the growth and development of the queen bee; without it, she'd just be a regular old worker bee. When eggs turn into larvae, all baby bees eat this special food for only two or three days and quickly develop into large and healthy bees. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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| Bees spread the propolis around their hives to protect them from bacteria and viruses. (The name "propolis" comes from Greek words meaning "defenses before a town.") Other theories suggest that propolis improves energy and endurance and helps immunity by stimulating thymus activity. All of these claims must be helpful in potentizing the placebo effect, but more research needs to be done before propolis is readily adopted by the scientific community. |
Paula Begoun
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 If you're going to splurge on this product, use it after shampooing or as an overnight treatment.
© propolis Jelly for Oily Scalp ($36for 3.5 ounces) is a useless product that contains mostly water, alcohol, propolis (a waxy substance gathered by bees), slip agent, thickener, pH adjuster, plant extracts, water-binding agents, preservatives, and fragrance. Nothing in this pre-shampoo product can regulate scalp oil, and the lactic and salicylic acids it contains cannot exfoliate because the products pH is too high. Don't bother.
© $$$ Salmon Protein Hair Restorer ($28 for 2. |
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| Sweet Way to Combat Cancer
In a recent study, tumors grew more slowly in cancerous mice that were fed honey, royal jelly (produced by bees as food for larvae) or propolis (a substance used in the hive) than in mice who received no special food.
Nada Orsolic, PhD, assistant professor of animal physiology, faculty of science, University of Zagreb, Croatia.
Low-Fat Diet Lowers Cancer Recurrence Rates
Diana Dyer, RD, nutritionist, cancer survivor and author of A Dietitian's Cancer Story. Swan. Her Web site, www.cancerrd.com. provides links to cancer research organizations and anticancer menus. |
John Heinerman
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 Of those who took propolis, only 7% became ill, while an amazing 63% of the nontakers came down with bad cases of the flu.
Dr. E. L. Ghisalberti of the Department of Organic Chemistry at the University of Western Australia has discovered that whenever propolis is administered along with penicillin or natural antibiotics such as garlic, propolis increases their effectiveness from as much as 10% to 100%. This helps to cut down drastically on the use of penicillin and potential drug side-effects from its frequent use. propolis is available from any local health food store. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 COMPOUNDS: POPLAR LEAF BUDS
Flavonoids: (particularly in the glutinous coating of the buds, also yielding propolis) including chrysin, tectochrysin, galen-gine, izalpinine, galangin-3-methyl ether, kaempferol-3-methyl ether, pinocembrin, pinocembrin-7-methyl ether, apigenin
Glycosides and esters yielding salicylic acid: including salicin, populin
Volatile oil: chief components alpha- and beta-caryophyllene
EFFECTS: POPLAR LEAF BUDS
Poplar buds have antiphlogistic, antibacterial, and wound healing effects. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| POPULI GEMMA
Preparations from the buds of Poplar are contraindicated in patients allergic to salicylates, propolis, and balsam of Peru.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
POPULI CORTEX ET FOLIUM
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
POPULI GEMMA
No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. External administration of the drag occasionally leads to allergic skin reactions. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| POPLAR LEAF BUDS
Contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to salicylates, propolis, and balsam of Peru, which may be a component in commercially available ointments. precautions
POPLAR BARK AND LEAVES
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
POPLAR LEAF BUDS
No health hazards are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. External administration of the drug occasionally leads to allergic skin reactions. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 Herbal Protection
Bee propolis, often called nature's penicillin, has historically been used to treat tuberculosis, ulcers, mitosis, and colitis and to boost immunity. It has been shown to destroy bacteria, viruses, fungus, and even penicillin-resistant bacteria (staphylococcus). It contains bioflavonoids, one of which (galangin) is a natural antibiotic (Bankova et al. 1999). In addition, propolis boosts immune functioning, specifically by increasing the activity of phagocytes (killer cells). propolis also inhibits prostaglandin production, thereby stopping inflammation (Khayyal et al. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Graca Ribeiro Campos M, Sabatier S, Amiot M-J et al: Characterization of flavonoids in three hive products: bee pollen, propolis, and honey. Planta Med, 56(6):5 80-581. 1990
Guan F, Hong B, Shi X et al: Composition analysis and application of natural bee pollen. Shipin Kexue (Beijing); 57:18-21. 1984
Kamen B: Bee pollen: from principles to practice. Health Foods Business (April):66-67. 1991
Leung AY, Foster S (eds): Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients Used in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics. John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, NY, 1996. |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
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| COMPOUNDS: POPULI GEMMA
Glycosides and esters yielding salicylic acid: including, among others, salicin, populin
Volatile oil: chief components alpha- and beta-caryophyllene
Flavonoids: including, among others, chrysin, tectochrysin, galengin, izalpinine, galangin-3-methyl ether, kaempferol-3-methyl ether, pinocembrin, pinocembrin-7-methyl ether, apigenin (in the sticky coating of the buds, also yielding propolis)
EFFECTS: POPULI GEMMA
The buds are antibacterial and are vulnerary. |
by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D.
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| Propolis and royal jelly have similar nutritional qualities as pollen but have considerably higher levels of different biologically active compounds. A S'/i-ounce (100 gram) serving provides 313 calories, 25 grams of carbohydrate, 25 grams of protein, and 12.5 grams of fat. A tablespoon provides 25 calories, 2 grams of protein, 2 grams of carbohydrate, and 1 gram of fat.
HEALTH BENEFITS
The health benefits of a particular honey depend on its processing as well as the quality of the flowers the bees utilize when collecting the pollen. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 The participants were examined during their course of treatment. The authors of the study concluded that propolis ointment appeared to be more effective than acyclovir and a placebo in healing genital herpes lesions.
Bodywork Aromatherapy
Mix 1 drop of lemon and 1 drop of myrrh in a carrier oil, and with a Q-tip, dab the oil onto the herpes lesion.
Other Recommendations
Acupuncture is helpful for some people with recurrent herpes. See a qualified practitioner for treatment.
Magnet therapy can be effective in reducing pain and stimulating skin healing. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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 They convert the resin to propolis. A flavonoid-rich substance, propolis exhibits both antiinflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also an anti-toxin, helping to reverse or protect against toxic chemical and/or radiation exposure.
Propolis is defined in Webster's dictionary as "bee glue." Indeed, despite its valuable anti-germ properties bees use it primarily as a glue for cementing their hives. Yet, it serves a dual function, because it is a germ resistant coating. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| A comparative multi-centre study of the efficacy of propolis, Acyclovir and a placebo in the treatment of genital herpes. Phytomedicine 7(1): 1-6.
Herpes Zoster. See Shingles
Hiatal Hernia and Acid Reflux Disease
A person is said to have a hiatal hernia when part of the stomach protrudes, or herniates, through the opening of the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. While almost half of all Americans over the age of forty have this disorder, many of these people experience few, if any, symptoms. |
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