Title:Reviewing Propolis with Multi-components in the Treatment of Oral Diseases through Multi-pathways and Multi-targets
Volume: 21
Issue: 12
Author(s): Zhi Li, Jing Li, Guokai Wang, Yaotian Tao, Xiangwei Chang, Hongmei Xia*Shuangying Gui*
Affiliation:
- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei,China
- College of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei,China
Keywords:
Propolis, composition, pathways, biological activities, oral diseases, application.
Abstract: Propolis is a natural product made from the mixture of plant resin, saliva and wax collected
by bees. It has been studied and concerned because of its high medicinal value and broad application
prospects. Propolis has complex components, which can act on the body through multi-pathways and
multi-targets to play the role of antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor and so on, and it can be
used as an important resource for the prevention and treatment of oral diseases. In this review, we
mainly reviewed components of propolis and its physiological activities against oral diseases, as well
as the new dosage forms and applications of propolis in oral treatment. The purpose of this review is
to explore the advantages of propolis in the treatment of oral diseases and the wide application of
propolis in the field of oral health.
