Antiviral Effects of Propolis against SARS-CoV-2: A Mini Review

Rim M Harfouch*

Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry, Al Sham Private University, Syria

^*Correspondance to: Rim M Harfouch 

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Abstract:

Propolis, which is produced by honey bees from plant exudates, has long been used in traditional herbal medicine and is widely consumed as an immune system enhancer. The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed interest in propolis products worldwide; fortunately, various aspects of the SARSCoV- 2 infection mechanism are potential targets for propolis components. In pre-clinical studies, propolis promoted immunoregulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including reduction in IL- 6, IL-1 beta and TNF-α propolis has also shown promise as an aid in the treatment of several of the comorbidities that are particularly dangerous in COVID-19 patients, including respiratory diseases, hypertension, diabetes, and cancer. In this mini review, we summarize the potential role of COVID-19 treatment and prevention.

Keywords:

COVID-19; Propolis; Antiviral activity

Cite the Article:

Harfouch RM. Antiviral Effects of Propolis against SARS-CoV-2: A Mini Review. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2022; 7: 2104..