Use of propolis for pollen allergies

A pollen allergy (also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis)is an allergic reaction to pollen from plants that are released during the pollen season. In Germany, every 5th adult and 20% of all children suffer from a pollen allergy. Due to environmental pollution, the number of people affected increases every year, both in childhood and adulthood.

Pollen allergy in medicine

Symptoms can include itching, runny nose, sneezing, eye irritation, headaches and skin rashes. Frequent blowing of the nose leads to dry and sensitive nostrils. For those affected, this is a very stressful and annoying allergy, as the symptoms persist for a long time. If the symptoms are very severe, it is not possible to socialize. This seasonal allergy affects not only adults, but also children. In medicine, medications such as antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops are used. The side effects of antihistamines can include drowsiness, concentration problems or gastrointestinal problems.

Propolis and hay fever study

The correct treatment of pollen allergy, seasonal allergy rhinitis (hay fever), is of great importance so that the symptoms do not worsen and have no further consequences for those affected. It is important to know the status of the disease from specialized doctors, but alternative medicine, on the other hand, places great value on natural support, including propolis.

There have been several studies investigating the effectiveness of propolis in the treatment of pollen allergies. Some of these studies have shown that propolis can have an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce the release of histamine. This reduction can in turn contribute to a reduction in allergic symptoms. For example, a 2002 study found that propolis preparations led to significant improvements in allergic symptoms in patients with pollen allergy (hay fever). Another study "The effect of Iranian propolis on symptoms of allergic rhinitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial" from 2013 by M. M. Salehi, M. Ghasemi, M. Naseri and R. S. Mosaddegh found that patients' symptoms showed an improvement in pollen allergy after only 4 weeks of treatment with propolis.

It is important to carry out a small allergy test on the palms of the hands before using propolis for the very first time. To do this, apply 1-2 drops to the palm of the hand and leave to soak in for approx. 30 minutes. If no allergic reaction occurs, propolis can be used as support for pollen allergies.

Support for pollen allergies with propolis

The treatment with propolis products is very diverse, we recommend our propolis starter set, which is perfect for a wide range of applications for pollen allergies. You can spray the bedrop Propolis Mouth Spray alcohol-free directly into your mouth as required and as natural support. If frequent blowing of the nose causes brittle and dry nostrils, you can support them with propolis tincture 20%. You can use this as a propolis cream. Propolis cream is super easy to make and can be used to apply to dry nostrils or allergy rashes. You can find out how to make your propolis cream in this blog article.

You can spray the alcohol-free propolis mouth spray into your mouth several times a day, especially when you are out and about. The propolis acts as a kind of protective plaster and can provide support throughout the day.

You can also use propolis to make a super simple, homemade, natural nasal spray as a daily companion. I have put together detailed step-by-step instructions for you in the blog article "DIY: Propolis nasal spray with sea salt".

To strengthen your well-being, we recommend fighting the bacteria from the inside. Studies have shown that propolis can improve well-being due to its high flavonoid content (click here for the study). We recommend taking bedrop propolis capsules (2 capsules ) daily in the morning with or after a meal.

Click here for our Propolis starter set.

Click here for all bedrop Propolis products.