Propolis vs Salvia pratensis

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Propolis

Apis mellifera product

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Propolis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Salvia pratensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Resinous bee product with broad-spectrum antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties.

European meadow sage with antibiotic properties; used in folk medicine for throat and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

CAPE (caffeic acid phenethyl ester), Pinocembrin, Galangin, Artepillin C

rosmarinic acid, luteolin, apigenin, ursolic acid, oleanolic acid

Traditional Uses

Sore throat, Wound healing, Oral infections, Immune support

sore throat, skin infections, wound healing, digestive disorders

Modern Uses

Antimicrobial research, Anti-cancer (CAPE), Wound healing studies

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

500mg extract or 15-30 drops tincture 2-3x daily

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Bee allergy, Asthma from bee products, Pregnancy

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

Allergic reactions, Contact dermatitis, Mouth ulcers from spray

generally safe at therapeutic doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E