Propolis
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Sourced from openFDA- USES: For temporary relief of fever, sore throat and acute irritation of the bladder.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADIRECTIONS: • 10 drops orally, 3 times a day or as directed by a health care professional. • Consult a health care professional for use in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDASore Throat Warning Severe or persistent sore throat or sore throat accompanied by high fever, headache, nausea, and vomiting may be serious. Consult physician promptly. Do not use more than 2 days or administer to children under 3 years of age unless directed by physician. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
FAERS reports
- 1Cardiac Flutter1100%
- 2Heart Rate Increased1100%
- 3Palpitations1100%
- 4Product Substitution Issue1100%
- 5Supraventricular Extrasystoles1100%
- 6Ventricular Extrasystoles1100%
- 7Wrong Technique In Drug Usage Process1100%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Propolis as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Electrospun PLGA-Propolis Scaffolds Regulate Collagen Architecture in Burn Wounds.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026 · Orlińska K, Olczyk P, Motyl P, et al.PMID 42278545DOI 10.3390/ijms27115021
- Caucasian and Egyptian chitosan/propolis nanocomposites inhibit deformed wing virus in Apis mellifera L. cell lines.Scientific reports · 2026 · Seyam H, Ismail SH, Hamama HM, et al.PMID 42243173DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-54534-9
- A novel histopathological insight: caspase-3 and Azan staining reveal placental malformations ameliorated by ethanolic extract of propolis in streptozotocin-induced diabetes during gestation.Journal of molecular histology · 2026 · Boullouf C, Bouhafs L, Derai EH, et al.PMID 42223797DOI 10.1007/s10735-026-10845-9
- Evaluation of the Remineralisation and Antibacterial Properties of Propolis, Chitosan, and Theobromine.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2026 · Sukur EY, Guven Y, Topcuoglu N, et al.PMID 42205106DOI 10.3290/j.ohpd.c_2706
- Uncovering Bioactive Compounds in Propolis Extracts Prior to Isolation Through NMR Chemometric Analysis.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · Stavropoulou MI, Cheilari A, Graikou K, et al.PMID 42197296DOI 10.3390/molecules31101742
- Development and evaluation of a propolis, tea tree oil, and jojoba oil nanoemulgel with enhanced antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing activities.Scientific reports · 2026 · Saad MH, Kandil SM, Farid A, et al.PMID 42185365DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-50846-y
- Brown, green and red propolis extracts: characterisation and potential as preservatives of ripened cheeses.Food chemistry · 2026 · Osés SM, Cuervo L, Hernández C, et al.PMID 42150211DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.149611
- Linking propolis chemical composition and geographical origin to immunomodulatory effects in human immune cells.Journal of ethnopharmacology · 2026 · Steintún M, Vind J, Hansen CHF, et al.PMID 42142557DOI 10.1016/j.jep.2026.121867
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 141 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Propolis as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Dermocosmetic Evaluation of Propolis Ointments in Atopic-Prone Dry SkinActive not recruiting · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Manara UniversityNCT07618234updated 2026-06-01
- Royal Jelly as a Strategy to Modulate Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Patients With Systemic Arterial HypertensionRecruiting · Interventional · 34 enrolled · Universidade Federal FluminenseNCT06917131updated 2026-05-19
- Effects of Royal Jelly and Propolis on Metabolomic Signatures, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease.Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 50 enrolled · Universidade Federal FluminenseNCT07596992updated 2026-05-19
- Red Propolis Supplementation as a Strategy in Chronic Kidney DiseaseRecruiting · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Universidade Federal FluminenseNCT07597005updated 2026-05-19
- EFFECTS OF PROPOLIS AND ROYAL JELLY SUPPLEMENTATION ON INFLAMMATORY AND OXIDATIVE STRESS MARKERS IN PATIENTS WITH SYSTEMIC ARTERIAL HYPERTENSIONRecruiting · Interventional · 48 enrolled · Universidade Federal FluminenseNCT07596966updated 2026-05-19
- Propolis for Radiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck CancerCompleted · Interventional · 140 enrolled · Ankara Oncology Research and Training HospitalNCT07597525updated 2026-05-19
- Effects of Royal Jelly Supplementation in Chronic Kidney DiseaseRecruiting · Interventional · 30 enrolled · Universidade Federal FluminenseNCT06438445updated 2026-05-18
- Green Propolis Extract and Royal Jelly in Hypertensive Patients and/or With Chronic Kidney DiseaseRecruiting · Interventional · 153 enrolled · Universidade Federal FluminenseNCT06288204updated 2026-05-15
- Effect of a Herbal Intracanal Medication On Postoperative Pain And Flare up Incidence In Non Surgical Root Canal RetreatmentNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Minia UniversityNCT07578311updated 2026-05-11
- "Ultrasound-Enhanced Propolis Therapy for Healing Diabetic Foot Wounds"Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 80 enrolled · Sinai UniversityNCT07099482updated 2026-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Propolis used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Propolis carries indications including: USES: For temporary relief of fever, sore throat and acute irritation of the bladder.** **Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
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