Propolis / Bee Glue
Bee propolis (various plant sources)
Bee propolis contains over 300 compounds including CAPE (caffeic acid phenethyl ester) — one of the most potent natural anti-cancer compounds known. CAPE selectively kills cancer cells while sparing normal cells, inhibits NF-κB, reduces angiogenesis, and shows activity against over 20 cancer types in laboratory studies. Brazilian green propolis has the strongest documented anti-cancer evidence.
Medicinal Properties
Cancer Types Studied
Recommended Dosage
500–1000 mg standardised propolis extract daily, or 10–20 drops propolis tincture in water.
Preparations
Propolis Tincture
10–20 drops propolis tincture (30% propolis in alcohol) in warm water twice daily.
Standardised Capsules
500–1000 mg standardised propolis extract daily.
NIH / PubMed Research
Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.
Cautions & Interactions
- Avoid if allergic to bee products or balsam of Peru
- May interact with blood-thinning medications
- Alcohol-based tinctures — alcohol-free versions available for those avoiding alcohol
- Brazilian green propolis has highest anti-cancer evidence
Related Herbs
Informational only. Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before use.