Propolis is a kind of gum like solid substance with fragrant smell, which is made from the resin (GUM) collected by bees from plant spores or tree trunks, mixed with the secretion of its palatal gland and wax gland and pollen. Propolis is an effective substance used by bees to maintain the health of the whole population. A colony of 50000-60000 bees can only produce 150-500g propolis a year, which is known as "purple gold".
Modern chemical analysis proves that the essence of propolis is complex and unique chemical composition. It contains more than 300 kinds of nutrients in 20 categories. The ingredients determined from propolis include flavonoids, terpenoids, lipids, active ingredients, vitamins and mineral elements necessary for biological survival, which endow propolis with various functions.
It has been proved that the polyphenols in propolis, such as pine, brevifolin, galangin and caffeic acid, have strong antioxidant effects, can soften blood vessels, reduce the fragility and abnormal permeability of blood vessels, improve microcirculation and prevent hardening of blood vessels. Some flavonoids and terpenoids also have good effects on lowering blood glucose, blood lipid and cholesterol. Some flavonoids have a good inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation and thrombosis. It can activate blood circulation, clear blood vessels and promote blood circulation.
The antibacterial, antitoxin and antioxidant effects of flavonoids can purify the blood, reduce the damage of free radicals, prevent the formation of lipid peroxide and eliminate toxins in the body. Therefore, flavonoids are known as "blood vessel scavenger" and "the protection god of microcirculation". Regular food rich in flavonoids can not only prevent vascular sclerosis, improve blood circulation, eliminate diseases and strengthen the body, but also make the skin delicate and young.
A large number of studies and clinical experiments on propolis have proved that many components in propolis have vitamin P-like effect, which has a good effect on softening blood vessels, reducing the brittleness of blood vessels, expanding blood vessels and accelerating blood flow speed. At the same time, it can reduce the aggregation of red blood cells and platelets, effectively reduce the formation of thrombus and improve microcirculation. Therefore, propolis has a special medical and health care effect on patients with hypertension, heart disease, cerebral thrombosis, arterial strengthening, etc. it also has a special significance in the prevention and treatment of diabetic vascular system complications and retinopathy.
At present, more than 2 million people die of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases every year in China, accounting for 40% of the total number of deaths, which is the first cause of death in the country. Propolis, which has strong antioxidant, broad-spectrum antibacterial and many kinds of health care functions, will be widely used in the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases. (Netease News)
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