Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of Brazilian propolis

Z Naturforsch C J Biosci. 1995 Mar-Apr;50(3-4):167-172. doi: 10.1515/znc-1995-3-402.

Abstract

Four samples of Brazilian propolis were investigated by GC/MS of different fractions. 32 volatile compounds, (10 of them new for propolis), as well as 12 more polar compounds (one of them new for propolis) were identified. Antibacterial activity was found in some propolis fractions.

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / analysis
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bees
  • Carboxylic Acids / analysis
  • Esters / analysis
  • Hydrocarbons / analysis
  • Ketones / analysis
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Propolis / chemistry*
  • Propolis / pharmacology*
  • Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects*
  • Terpenes / analysis

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Esters
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Ketones
  • Terpenes
  • Propolis