*Cough, when honey is used. Taking honey at bedtime seems to help reduce nighttime coughing in children over the age of 2 years. It seems to work about as well as an over-the-counter cough medicine called dextromethorphan.
*Herpes, when propolis is used. An ointment that contains propolis seems to help genital herpes sores heal. It may work even better than a prescription medication called 5% acyclovir ointment.
*A type of mouth surgery called sulcoplasty, when propolis is used. Propolis mouth rinse following sulcoplasty seems to improve healing and reduce pain and swelling.
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