Toxicity of Propylene Glycol Extract of Propolis on Central Nervous System and Liver in Pregnant and Neonatal Rats
Sibel Silici, Aslı Okan, Betül Köklü, Sevim Demiray, Züleyha Doğanyiğit · Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie · 2023 · Heft 04 · S. 261-268
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Abstract Background Propolis has become one of the most preferred supplements due to its beneficial biological properties. Organic (water and vegetable oils) and chemical (ethyl alcohol, propylene glycol, and glycerol) solvents are used for propolis extraction. However, the effects of these chemicals on health should be taken into account. Objectives In this study, the effects of propolis extracts on health were evaluated. Methods 32 pregnant Wistar albino rats and 64 neonatal/young adults were given three different extractions of propolis (propylene glycol, water, and olive oil). Histopathological analyses were…
