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ISSN (Print) 1013-9052
EISSN 1658-3558
The Saudi Dental Journal,
P.O. Box 52500,
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Propolis as a natural remedy: An update
Khalid Almas, BDS, MSc, DDPHRCS, FDSRCS, FRACDS, FICD
There is a great trend to use natural materials as a cure for many diseases. Alternative medicine has made a lot of contributions to modern medical practice. Propolis is a Greek word meaning "defender of the city". It is the glue that honey bees use to seal their hives. Propolis has a strong historical background. It has been used in different cultures and civilizations. Propolis has antl-bacterlal, anti-viral and antl-fungal effects. Its anti-cancer effect has also been observed. Propolis has also been used In dentistry for surgical wound healing, root canal treatment, pulp capping and tooth hypersensitivity. Different commercial propolis products are available In market. Propolis has a promising role In future medicine. Further research Is needed In Its application In clinical dentistry
Saudi Dental Journal 2001;13(1):45-49.
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