Propolis is just one of the products produced by bees. Propolis is medicinal and has been studies for the last century. There were two studies published in the last two years about propolis and COVID as well as other viruses/ Recently I saw an article about propolis in the HerbalGram by the American Botanical Council. For the last 4 years I have tinctured my own propolis from my beehives. I would suggest supporting your local beekeeper as well as the American Apitherapy Society ( www.apitherapy.org )
Propolis is a resinous substance made by the honeybee to protect the hive. Propolis has known antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antifungal, and antiviral properties. Propolis contains iron and zinc, which have been shown to promote the synthesis of collagen during the wound healing process.
Periodontal disease is important as it can be an indicator for the development of coronary artery disease There are many studies to support this clinical association between periodontal disease and the heart .
The authors conclude that propolis mouthwash is effective in reducing bacterial proliferation in patients with PD. Further, the authors conclude that propolis toothpaste is a "viable alternative for socket healing after dental extraction and was more effective in controlling the inflammatory process. There were limitations as the small study size
Lisbona-González MJ, Muñoz-Soto E, Lisbona-González C, Vallecillo-Rivas M, Diaz-Castro J, Moreno-Fernandez J. Effect of propolis paste and mouthwash formulation on healing after teeth extraction in periodontal disease. Plants. August 2021;10(8):1603. doi: 10.3390/plants10081603