A comprehensive review on chemical compounds, biological actions and potential health benefits of stingless bee propolis

• Main Authors: Syed Salleh, Sharifah Nur Amalina, Wan Johari, Wan Lutfi, Mohd Hanapiah, Nur Ayuni
• Format: Article
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/100101/; https://pkukmweb.ukm.my/jsm/english_journals/vol51num3_2022/vol51num3_2022pg733-745.html
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Propolis mainly comprises of resins, waxes, essential oils, pollens, and impurities collected from various parts of plants such as leaf buds, mucilage, gums, and lattices. Stingless bees had been noted to produce higher amount of propolis than honey bees since they use propolis to build their nests,...