Evidence supporting the use of: Bee hive
For the health condition: Fungal Infections
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bee hive products, particularly propolis and honey, have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a variety of ailments, including fungal infections. Historical records from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome document the application of honey and propolis to wounds and skin infections, with some references suggesting use against fungal conditions such as ringworm. The rationale is primarily rooted in the observed antimicrobial properties of bee-derived substances in folk and traditional systems of medicine. Scientifically, some in vitro studies have demonstrated antifungal activity of propolis and honey against pathogens like Candida albicans and Trichophyton species. However, the number of rigorous clinical trials assessing their efficacy in treating fungal infections in humans is very limited, and most existing studies are either small-scale or laboratory-based. Thus, while there is a historical precedent and some preliminary laboratory evidence suggesting antifungal activity, robust scientific validation is lacking. In summary, the use of bee hive products for fungal infections is justified by tradition and some early-stage research, but current evidence does not strongly support their clinical use as an effective treatment for such conditions.
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alpha-pinene
alpha-terpineol
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bee propolis
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beta-pinene
bisabolene
black nightshade
black walnut
borneol
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camphor oil
caprylic acid
carvacrol
caryophyllene
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chamomile
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citral
citronella
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commiphora
copaiba oil
curry leaf
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geraniol
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