Propolis is a product made by bees from plant farinas and secret of maxillary gland. It contains 65 % etheric oils, many vitamins, amino acids, up to 30% microelements, e.g. calcium, magnium, zinc, selenium and iron. Cheawing propolis tablets are effective in treatment of oscular cavity and throat. Moreover, they strengthens immunity, regulates the amounts of lipids and sugar in blood.
a) It has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial characteristics; it increases the activity of antibiotics applied and in most of the cases it may successfully replace them.
b) It acts as painkiller, improves microcirculation and stimulates the regeneration of cells;
c) Strenghtens the walls of blood-vessels and has the antocoagulational characteristics, strengthens the connective tissue and reduces the activity of some ferments which evoke the disintegration of cartilaginous and intercellular tissues.
d) Strenghtens the odontic enamel and is applicable for the prophylaxis of dental decay.
e) Stimulates some functions of internal secretion glands, e.g. adrenal glands, gonad and thymus. It normalizes the functions of prostate and thyroid.