Safety · Supplement
Bee Propolis: side effects, safety & interactions
Generally safe, but a notable allergen — people allergic to bee products can react. Patch-test topicals.
- Overall grade
- Grade C
- Last revised
- 0
- graded outcomes
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Safety profile
Generally safe, but a notable allergen — people allergic to bee products can react. Patch-test topicals.
Interactions to respect
No major interactions are on record for Bee Propolis at typical doses, but tell your clinician about everything you take.
What Bee Propolis is
Propolis is a resinous mixture bees make to seal the hive, rich in flavonoids and used for immune, oral and skin health.
The honest bottom line
A legitimately antimicrobial hive product with good oral-health and cold-sore evidence. Useful topically and in mouthwash; mind bee allergies.
Related reading
Entries that share this one's tags or conditions.
- Bee PropolisThe hive's antimicrobial 'glue' — real oral-health and wound signals, and a decent cold-sore option.Evidence grade C
- Bee Propolis for Cold sores / wounds (topical)Evidence grade C — TopicalEvidence grade C
- Bee Propolis for Oral health (plaque/gingivitis)Evidence grade C — MouthwashEvidence grade C
- Oregano Oil: side effects, safety & interactionsIrritating to mucosa; dilute; not for pregnancy or long-term use.Evidence grade D
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