Progastal
Active ingredients:

- 20% propolis in alcohol solution
- essential oils of: Sage
- Peppermint leaf
- Aniseed
Action
Progastal is a bio-complex composed of plant substances with anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory
properties.
It treats the gastric disorders which result from the disbalance of the secretion of the gastric juice versus the defensive mechanisms of the gastric mucosa. Progastal helps the organism in restoring this balance by decreasing the secretion of the hydrochloric acid (due to the pharmacodynamic action of the apigenin and diethyl ester of luteolin). On the other hand, Progastal creates a thin protective film over the mucosa, which increases its natural defensive function.
Progastal reduces the cramps in the smooth musculature and relieves the stomach pain (due to the action of quercetin and kenpherol, as well as the essential oil of mint). Progastal helps the regeneartion of the damaged mucosa by increasing the mitotic activity of fibrocytes.
The essential oils in Progastal have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and spasmolytic properties; they also regulate the gasses in the stomach.
Progastal eliminates the unpleasant odor in the mouth.
Progastal does not disturb the natural flora and does not cause resistance in bacteria.
Progastal has a bacteriostatic effect on Helicobacter pylori, which is a known cause of many gastric diseases.
Progastal decreases the toxicity of antibiotics and inhibits the appearance of Candida.
Apimel products contain an optimal concentration of propolis extract, which has an atibacterial effect on 74 strains of staphylococci:
| Macedonian propolis µg/ml | |
| Minimum inhibitory concentration against Staphylococcus aureus | 62.5 |
| Balsam (extract with 70% ethanol) | 55.0% |
| Total phenolics | 24.2% |
| Total flavones and flavonols | 8.0% |
| Total flavanones and dihydroflavonols | 4.9% |
Indications
Acute and chronic gastroduodenitis, ulcer in stomach or duodenum, heartburn, Helicobacter pylori (as a supplement), erosions of the esophagus, inflammations of the large intestine.
Contraindications
Progastal should not be used by individuals sensitive to its components. Hypersensitive
reactions are local and alleviate when treatment is discontinued.