[An in vitro test of propolis against Trichomonas vaginalis].
Cultured T. vaginalis was used for the anti-trichomonas test at different times, concentrations of propolis and densities of the parasites. After being cultured for 0, 6, 12, 24 hrs, the survival rate of the parasites was (91.50+/-3.11)%, (43.00+/-6.83)%, (22.25+/-5.32)% and (11.50+/-5.74)% respectively with a significant difference between propolis group and the control. Under the concentrations of 0.24, 0.48, 0.96, 1.92, 3.84 and 7.68 (mg/ml) with 24 hrs culture, the survival rate was (88.00+/-5.29)%, (92.67+/-4.16)%, (90.0+/-6.00)%, (84.00+/-4.00)%, (2.67+/-1.15)%, and 0 respectively. The results showed that propolis possesses clear in vitro anti-trichomonas activity which is relevant to the duration of culture and the concentration of the agent.
Xu
Bing-Hong
BH
Department of Parasitology, Xinxiang Medical College, Xinxiang 453003, China.
Shi
Ming-Zhu
MZ
D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021261:Parasitic Sensitivity Tests; D011429:Propolis / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000469:parasitology; D014246:Trichomonas vaginalis / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000302:isolation & purification
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D011429:Propolis