Can you have a propolis allergy?
There are people who can be allergic to propolis and the products that contain propolis. The allergy to propolis is rare. It turns out that about 1.3% of the population has a propolis allergy. Fortunately, the allergy symptoms are usually not that bad. Unfortunately, you will not find out until you have used the product. If you are allergic, there may be bumps, red spots and itchy spots on the skin (external use). The substance can also cause an unpleasant feeling in the throat (internal use). Are you allergic to other substances, such as balsam of Peru? Then there is a greater chance that you are allergic to propolis.
There are various propolis products available. To check whether you are allergic to propolis, it is best to choose propolis ointment orpropolis drops to use. You can put a few drops or a little ointment on your forearm or wrist just before going to bed. If you have done this, during the night or nothing at all or red spots appear that can itch. The next day you will know if you are allergic to propolis. If it turns out that you are allergic, it is not recommended to use propolis. If in doubt or if you have health problems, it is recommended to consult your doctor.
Is propolis dangerous?
Propolis can be dangerous for people who have asthma and are allergic to propolis. If you have asthma and are not sure if you are allergic to propolis, it is recommended that you take the substance under the supervision of a doctor. It is also recommended not to take propolis before or after surgery. Doctors indicate not to take propolis 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after. Propolis can affect blood clotting. Furthermore, propolis is also not recommended for people with serious heart problems and kidney failure. Even if you have an allergy to bee products and honey, it is of course not recommended to use propolis. If this does not apply to you, then propolis can do little harm. The side effects are not serious and the allergic reactions are annoying but not dangerous either. If you are not sure whether propolis is dangerous for you, it is wise to contact your doctor.
Propolis suitable for children?
It is also important for children to do an allergy test. It is best to do this with the ointment or the drops and place it on the skin in a small amount. It is also wise to purchase drops in general, because tablets and capsules are often too large for children. It is said that children from the age of 3 are allowed to take propolis internally.
Can propolis be used with other medicines?
Officially, propolis is not a drug, because it does not meet the requirements of a pharmaceutical drug. It must have a fixed composition. Propolis is a natural product, so it has no fixed composition. Propolis can be used simultaneously with antibiotic. It even turns out that these two substances reinforce each other. If you are not sure whether you can use propolis with other medicines, please check with your doctor first.
More information about propolis?
You may have more questions or are there other uncertainties for purchasing propolis. Then we recommend to buy the book The healing power of Propolis by WJ Braam to purchase. Propolis is further explained in this book.
