Propolis (Herb/Suppl)

Brand and Other Names:bee glue, bee putty, more...bienenharz, cera alba, galangin, hive dross, Nivcrisol, propolin H

Suggested Dosing

Wide range of dosing forms: capsules, vaginal cream/ointment, skin cream, injection

Follow Mfr's instructions

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Suggested Uses

Acne, bowel diseases, cancer, dermatitis, cervitis, diverticulitis, laryngitis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, aphthous ulcers, burns, wound healing, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, infections

Efficacy

Not established

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Adverse Effects

Allergic reactions

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Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to bee products

Cautions

Some people are allergic

Not sufficient evidence to recommend in pregnancy/lactation

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Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category: N/A

Lactation: N/A

Pregnancy Categories

A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.

B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.

C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.

D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.

X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.

NA: Information not available.

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Pharmacology

Metabolism: N/A

Excretion: N/A

Mechanism of Action

N/A

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