›› 2006, Vol. 24 ›› Issue (6): 19-478.

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An in Vitro Test of Propolis against Trichomonas vaginalis

XU Bing-hong;SHI Ming-zhu   

  1. Department of Parasitology, Xinxiang Medical College, Xinxiang 453003, China
  • Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2006-12-30 Published:2006-12-30

Abstract: 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.

Key words: Propolis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Anti-trichomonas effect