DRUG DESIGN PHARMACUTICAL - Egypt

Bee propolisThe term "propolis" comes from two greek words: "pro, " which means "before, " and "polis, " which means "city. " this ancient term came into being centuries ago when some early greek student of nature established the fact that honeybees use propolis to narrow the opening into their "cities, " or hives, to keep out unwelcomed intruders. Many sources attribute the word to aristotle (384-322 b. C. )What is propolis? Propolis is a sticky resin that seeps from the buds of some trees and oozes from the bark of other trees, chiefly conifers.The bees gather propolis, sometimes called bee glue, and carry it home in their pollen baskets. They blend it with wax flakes secreted from special glands on their abdomens.Propolis is used to slickly line the interior of brood cells in  

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preparation for the queen's laying of eggs, a most important procedure. With its antiseptic properties, this propolis lining insures a hospital-clean environment for the rearing of brood.The constituents of propolis chemically speaking, propolis is a very complex mixture. Its chemical elements vary according to its source. Colors range from golden brown to brownish green to reddish brown to blackish brown. A broad analysis reveals approximately 55 percent resinous compounds and balsam,30 percent beeswax,10 percent ethereal and aromatic oils, and 5 percent bee pollen. Many flavonols contribute to propolis. Other components include cinnamic acid, cinnamyl alcohol, vanillin, caffeic acid, tetochrysin, isalpinin, pinocembrin, chrysin, galangin, and ferulic acid.The properties of propolis propolis is another medicinal marvel from the beehive. Research shows it offers antiseptic, antibiotic, antibacterial, antifungal, and even antiviral properties. Propolis is nature's premiere preventive. It is so powerful in action, it is often called Russian penicillin in acknowledgement of the extensive research the russians have mounted on this wonder worker from the bees. Propolis demonstrates strong antimicrobial properties against various bacterial and fungal infestations. Even streptococcus bacteria have been shown sensitive to propolis.Natures's preventive medicine propolis has been justly called nature's premier preventive. The immune system is supported and strengthened by the ingestion of propolis. Modern scientific studies indicate that those who take propolis regularly escape winter colds and sore throats and seem to develop a natural immunity to common viruses, including the various strains of flu.Chemical antibiotics destroy all bacteria in the body, both the friendly, (necessary flora required for healthy functioning in the entire gastrointestinal tract) and the bad intestinal flora. An individual who constantly takes prescribed antibiotics for one