Review Article

Honey, Propolis, and Royal Jelly: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Actions and Health Benefits

Table 2

Selected propolis activities according to the health benefits.

Health benefitsPropolis activityType of studiesAuthors

GI disorderAntiparasiticHumansFreitas et al. 2006 [91]
AntiulcerationAnimalsPaulino et al. 2015 [92]

Gynecological careAntifungalHumanImhof et al. 2005 [93]
Antifungal and antibiofilmHumanCapoci et al. 2015 [94]

Oral healthAntibacterialLaboratoryPereira et al. 2011 [95]
Daily mouthwashHumanJain et al. 2014 [96]
Toothpaste disinfectionLaboratoryBertolini et al. 2012 [97]
Toothpaste against gingivitisHumanSkaba et al. 2013 [98]
Oral therapeutic agentHumanPereira et al. 2011 [95]

Oncology treatmentAnti-breast cancerHumanXuan et al. 2014 [99]
Antimelanoma cancerAnimalsBenguedouar et al. 2015 [100]
Anti-lung cancerHumanDemir et al. 2016 [101]

Dermatology careAcne vulgarisHumanAli et al. 2015 [102]
Collagen metabolismAnimalsOlczyk et al. 2014 [103]
Diabetic foot ulcerHumanHenshaw et al. 2014 [104]