Bee Propolis for Cold sores / wounds (topical)

Evidence grade C — Topical

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What is known

Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.

Outcome	Grade	Effect size	Agreement
Cold sores / wounds (topical)Topical	Evidence grade C	Small	mixed

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For cold sores / wounds (topical), Bee Propolis earns evidence grade C (small effect, mixed consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Topical

Its flavonoids and phenolics have antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory activity.

Generally safe, but a notable allergen — people allergic to bee products can react. Patch-test topicals.

A legitimately antimicrobial hive product with good oral-health and cold-sore evidence. Useful topically and in mouthwash; mind bee allergies.

Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.

Bee Propolis for Oral health (plaque/gingivitis)Evidence grade C — MouthwashEvidence grade C
Bee Propolis: side effects, safety & interactionsGenerally safe, but a notable allergen — people allergic to bee products can react. Patch-test topicals.Evidence grade C
Oregano Oil for Gut/immune (clinical)Evidence grade D — Lab-dominatedEvidence grade D
AHCC for Immune / cancer-therapy supportEvidence grade C — AdjunctEvidence grade C

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Last revised Jul 10, 2026. A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.