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Table 1 Conditions of preparation of different propolis extracts

From: Alternative preparation of propolis extracts: comparison of their composition and biological activities

Sample

Composition

Extraction temperature

Extraction time

Total amount of phenolic compounds mg/mL GAE

W1

Propolis 10 g; Water ad 100 mL

Room temperature

5 h

1.6 ± 0.4 *

W2

Propolis 10 g; PEG 400 20 g; Water ad 100 mL

70° C

15 min.

10.7 ± 1.2

A1

Propolis 10 g; Olive oil ad 100 mL;

Room temperature

5 h

0.5 ± 0.2 *

A2

Propolis 10 g; PEG 400 20 g; Olive oil 50 g; Water ad 100 mL

70° C

15 min.

9.5 ± 1.3

EEP

Propolis 10 g; ethanol 70 % ad 100 mL

Room temperature

5 h

12.7 ± 1.2

  1. Number or experiments - 3–5
  2. * - P < 0.05 vs EEP