There is a frightening decline in the population pollinators around the world due to the over usage of synthetic pesticides, leading to the directly reduce of plant production. Plant extracts with insecticidal properties could be eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic pesticides in maintaining the pollinator population and the diversity of the ecosystem. The impact of aqueous extracts of L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Since the biological properties of propolis depend to the plants that can be found in a specific region, propolis from unexplored regions attracts the attention of scientists. Ethanolic extract of Cameroonian propolis (EEP) is used to treat various ailments including gynecological problems and amenorrhea. Since there were no scientific data to support the above claims, the present study was therefore undertaken to assess estrogenic properties of Cameroonian propolis.
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