Propolis generally has no therapeutic effect on diabetes, specific use is recommended to follow the doctor’s advice. Propolis is made from the sticky substance (black-brown or yellow-brown) secreted by the Chinese honeybee, a member of the honeybee family, which is used to repair the hive. It is bitter, pungent and cold in nature, and belongs to the spleen and stomach meridians, and has the efficacy of moisturizing the skin and regenerating the muscles, and reducing inflammation and relieving pain. This herb is mainly used for the treatment of oral ulcers, stomach ulcers, shingles, bullous dandruff, psoriasis, cervical erosion, skin fissures, corns, and burns. The herb is generally not able to lower blood sugar, so it is generally ineffective in diabetes mellitus. Contraindications to use and adverse reactions are not clear. The specific use of propolis should be carried out under the guidance of a specialist, and should not be used without authorization.