Propolis Science

08/13/2025

08/13/2025

CAPE is a natural phenolic compound that serves as one of the main active ingredients in Brown propolis. It's created when bees process plant materials, particularly from poplar and birch trees, combining caffeic acid with phenethyl alcohol.
Key Benefits of CAPE:
Antioxidant Power - CAPE is a potent antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage, potentially supporting overall cellular health.
Anti-inflammatory Properties - Research suggests CAPE may help reduce inflammation in the body, which is linked to various chronic health conditions.
Immune System Support - Studies indicate CAPE might help modulate immune function, potentially supporting the body's natural defense mechanisms.
Neuroprotective Potential - Some research suggests CAPE may have protective effects on brain cells and could support cognitive health.
Antimicrobial Activity - CAPE demonstrates broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties:
Antibacterial - Effective against various bacterial strains
Antifungal - Shows activity against fungal pathogens
Antiviral - Research indicates potential antiviral properties
Antiproliferative Effects - Studies suggest CAPE may help inhibit the proliferation of certain types of abnormal cells.
Antineoplastic Properties - Research indicates CAPE may have potential anti-cancer properties, though more human studies are needed.
Cytostatic Activity - CAPE may help stop or slow the growth and division of certain cells in laboratory studies.
Cardiovascular Benefits - Preliminary research indicates CAPE might support heart health through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

07/23/2025

Randomized clinical trials show that Green Propolis accelerated healing of chronic wounds.
https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/17/12/1622
https://www.journalijdr.com/randomized-controlled-clinical-trial-antimicrobial-efficacy-green-propolis-against-bacteria

07/09/2025

Brazilian red propolis, derived from the tree Dalbergia ecastaphyllum, contains unique isoflavonoids not found in other types of propolis. Some of these isoflavonoids include:
• Formononetin
• Biochanin A
• Dalbergin
• Dihydrodaidzein
• Dihydrogenistein
Benefits of these isoflavonoids:
• Antioxidant properties
• Anti-inflammatory effects
• Antimicrobial activity
• Anti-cancer properties (inhibiting cell proliferation and inducing apoptosis)
• Cardiovascular health (improving lipid profiles and vascular function)
• Neuroprotective effects (neurodegenerative disease prevention)
• Immune system modulation

06/20/2025

On this longest day of sunlight, take a moment to honor the bees—the keepers of the hive, the pollinators of life, the golden messengers of summer. Today, make an offering of gratitude to them: plant a flower, set out fresh water, speak a blessing, or simply sit in stillness and watch them work.