Propolis is an apitherapy product from a beehive. It is the brownish glue like substance that bees secrete. They use it to secure their hive. Propolis is a wax-like resinous substance used by honeybees to protect the hive, with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties attributed to its high concentration of flavonoids I am always intrigued by new studies on the beneficial effects of propolis. Most beekeepers sell their propolis so herbalists and other health related professionals can tincture it into ‘ medicines’
As many as 40% of patients experience some level of postoperative endodontic pain following a root canal preparation. Endodontic pain management includes antimicrobial intracanal medicaments; calcium hydroxide is the most widely used. Recent attention has focused on finding natural alternatives to synthetic medications. A study was done and published in HerbalGram of the American Botanical Council. For years I have been a member of the ABC. I urge you to join the American Botanical Council.
The study was adequate with some minor flaws. In the conclusion…The authors conclude there were no statistically significant differences between the use of calcium hydroxide and propolis in postoperative pain. Thus, propolis can be recommended for postoperative endodontic pain without adverse side effects.
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