Abstract
Propolis and plant secretions from three species, most frequently mentioned as botanical sources of the bee glue in Brazil (Baccharis dracunculifolia, Araucaria angustifolia and Eucalyptus citriodora) have been investigated using GC-MS. Based on chemical evidence, B. dracunculifolia was shown to be the main propolis source in São Paulo state. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of all four materials were also tested, the most active being propolis and Baccharis leaf exudate.
: Propolis; Araucaria angustifolia; Baccharis dracunculifolia; Eucalyptus citriodora; Botanical Origin
Received: 1998-11-16
Revised: 1998-12-21
Published Online: 2014-6-2
Published in Print: 1999-6-1
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