Do you know what is a Bee Propolis?
Honeybees gather propolis, a resin, from tree bark and leaves. The resins are brought back to the hive and honeybees combine these resins with nectar, creating a mix of wax, pollen and bee bread. Honeybees use this substance to seal their hives, protecting it from predators and outside contaminants, they also use propolis to sterilize the hives against infection. Propolis reinforces the hive and protects the hive. Therefore, it also called "bee glue".
Bee Propolis - A nature’s Penicillin
Synthetic antibiotics carry with them side effects. Propolis – a natural antibiotic, has no such side effect. Propolis has also been shown to fight bacterial strains that have become resistant to synthetic antibiotics.
Propolis containing approximately 55% resinous compounds and balms, 30% beeswax, 10% aromatic essential oils, and 5% bee pollen. Propolis is the substance responsible for neutralizing any bacteria, fungi or virus that enters the hive. It is one of the most powerful antibiotics found in nature. It is rich in amino acids and trace elements, has a high vitamin content, including at least 38 valuable bioflavonoids (vitamin P). Because of the high levels of bioflavonoid in Propolis, the product has a high antioxidant value.
A large number of studies have shown that Propolis is an excellent natural antibiotic to boost your immune system, brain function.
Propolis has anti-inflammatory properties which could prevent blood clots, regulating blood sugar.
Propolis has also been known for protecting stomach walls which is great for those who have gastric problems.
Propolis has been used for the relief of various conditions, including inflammations, viral diseases, ulcers, superficial burns or scalds.
Propolis Benefits
- Immune system booster
- Effective skin burn treatment
- Antitumor growth agent for cancer
- Dental antiplaque agent
- Gastro-intestinal disorders
- Cardio-vascular disorder
- Diabetes