Minimum Concentration of Stingless Bee Propolis (Trigona sp.) in Inhibiting the Growth of Dandruff Bacteria
June 2021
in “
Current Biochemistry
”
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Studysummary This study determined that a 6.25% concentration of propolis effectively inhibits the growth of dandruff-causing bacteria, with effectiveness values of 223.52% and 99.59% compared to ketoconazole and another propolis extract, respectively. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
The study aimed to identify the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of stingless bee propolis (Trigona sp.) for the treatment of dandruff by inhibiting the growth of dandruff-causing bacteria. Dandruff is a condition that can lead to hair loss and is often exacerbated by the presence of microorganisms. Propolis, a natural substance, was tested for its effectiveness compared to common anti-dandruff compounds like ketocanozole. The study found that a 6.25% concentration of propolis extract was the MIC required to inhibit the growth of dandruff-causing microbes. The propolis extract showed an effectiveness value of 223.52% when compared to ketoconazole, indicating that propolis could be a highly effective alternative treatment for dandruff.
