PROPOLIS PROPERTIES and ACTIONS
| PROPERTIES | ACTION |
| ANTISEPTIC | The Propolis has far-reaching antiseptic properties from microbacterial organisms to mould and yeast.
Antiviral: The herpes fighting properties of the Propolis are far superior to those of other substances. Antibacterial: It blocks the cell division responsible for the growth of germs and the disorganization of its cytoplasm, the cytoplasm and cell membranes as well as blocking the synthesis of proteins. It also acts on the bacteria responsible for tooth decay. Anti-fungal: It blocks the development of some fungi – Candida, Torulopsis, Saccharomyces and Cryptococcus. Antiviral: The herpes fighting properties of the Propolis are far superior to those of other substances. |
| CELL RENEWAL | The application of Propolis on damaged tissues increases the cell renewal process. |
| ANTI-INFLAMMATORY | Propolis extracts have a stimulating effect on macrophages thus blocking the accumulation of thrombocytes and the synthesis of eicosanoids. |
| ANESTHETIC | The topical application of Propolis-based products reduces skin sensitivity. |
| ANTIOXIDANT | The use of Propolis is highly beneficial when used in cosmetic products.
It has free-radical properties (against various oxygenated radicals). Its antioxidant activity has an efficiency superior to that of vitamins C and E. |
