Determination of the Botanical Origin and Physicochemical Properties of a Propolis Sample Through an Integrated Methodology.

ABSTRACT: The growing interest in products of natural origin has led to the implementation of products such as propolis because they possess biological properties that are useful in the treatment of various ailments, so it is relevant to know the botanical origin of the physicochemical compounds that provide propolis with its biological properties. To identify the floral sources that provide resources to bees for the manufacture of propolis, several methodologies have been implemented, such as palynological analysis, which, through pollen content, has made it possible to identify the plant species that provide resources to bees. On the other hand, analysis of the physicochemical components of propolis has revealed that phenols and flavonoids are mainly responsible for the biological activity of prop

SUBMITTER: Alcivar-Saldana JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11591193 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature