Abstract

Biological properties of Chilean propolis have been described and include antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-angiogenic and immunomodulatory properties. Chemical composition in propolis samples and its content of total polyphenols and total flavonoids can change with the season or zone of collection. In Chilean propolis were quantified total polyphenols, total flavonoids and other compounds such as tannins and anthocyanins. The differences in biological properties of porpolis samples reported regarding could be explained by the changes in the chemical composition and individual polyphenolic groups. News studies to evaluate the composition of propolis are a valuable source of information for the study of its biological properties.

Keywords:Flavonoids; Chilean propolis; Polyphenols; Biological activity