Evidence supporting the use of: Bee propolis
For the health condition: Laryngitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Bee propolis has a longstanding history of use in traditional medicine for various ailments affecting the mouth and throat, including laryngitis. Propolis is a resinous substance produced by bees from plant materials and is known for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties. In folk remedies, it has been applied as a throat spray or lozenge to relieve sore throat and hoarseness, symptoms commonly associated with laryngitis. The rationale behind its use traditionally lies in its ability to soothe mucous membranes and potentially reduce microbial load in the oropharyngeal region.

From a scientific perspective, there is limited direct evidence evaluating bee propolis specifically for laryngitis. Some in vitro and small clinical studies suggest that propolis extracts have antibacterial and antiviral activity, and may reduce inflammation in upper respiratory tract infections. However, these studies are often not specific to laryngitis, and clinical trials targeting laryngitis symptoms are lacking or of low methodological quality. Therefore, while its use is supported by tradition and some mechanistic plausibility, robust scientific validation for propolis as a treatment for laryngitis is not yet established.

In summary, bee propolis is used for laryngitis primarily based on traditional practice and some preliminary evidence of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, but high-quality clinical research supporting its efficacy for this specific condition is lacking.

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