Propolis - medicine, but not for everyone
Many component composition of propolis can lead to allergy. This show summary data on the properties of the product of bees, which contains more than 300 components, AMI-TASS reported.
According to them, regardless of its healing properties (antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, analgesic), propolis is very allergenic. In 2002, an allergy to it was reported in 16% of Europeans.
The main allergens of propolis are derivatives of caffeine acid (ie. Kofeati), salicylic acid and grains of pollen. Upon contact with skin, they can cause contact dermatitis, and in addition the food - stomatitis and erosion of the buccal cavity.
Increased sensitivity to propolis is most often seen in people who are allergic to the bites of bees or a general predisposition to allergies.
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