Antibacterial properties of propolis (bee glue).
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Propolis (bee glue) was found to have antibacterial activity against a range of commonly encountered cocci and Gram-positive rods, including the human tubercle bacillus, but only limited activity against Gram-negative bacilli. These findings confirm previous reports of antimicrobial properties of this material, possibly attributable to its high flavonoid content.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
دوره 83 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990