Author(s): Falcão, Soraia ; Vilas-Boas, Miguel ; Freire, Cristina ; Domingues, Maria R.M. ; Cardoso, Susana M.
Date: 2009
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/5682
Origin: Biblioteca Digital da UPB
Author(s): Falcão, Soraia ; Vilas-Boas, Miguel ; Freire, Cristina ; Domingues, Maria R.M. ; Cardoso, Susana M.
Date: 2009
Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/5682
Origin: Biblioteca Digital da UPB
Propolis is a resinous substance collected by honeybees from tree buds, comprising plant exudates, secreted substances from bee metabolism, pollen and waxes. This product is widely used in traditional medicine [I] and it has recently gained popularity as a health food supplement. Currently, it is extensively used in foods and beverages, and it is claimed to improve health and prevent diseases such as inflammation, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.