Read detailed information below to learn what Propolis is.
We offer Propolis in several products
Queen's Delight
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Wonder Salve |
Propolis Tincture |
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WHAT IS BEE PROPOLIS?
Propolis is a substance made
by the honeybee that provides protection against harmful bacteria,
viruses and fungi. Propolis is plant resin collected by bees for
use in and around the hive. In plants it is usually the sticky
coating around buds that serves to protect them from the elements
of weather plus from attack by bacteria, fungi, molds, and viruses.
These are properties that are useful to the bees and are enhanced
by the sticky properties of the propolis beeglue. Like pollen,
propolis beeglue is a bee product that cannot be clearly defined
and varies from sample to sample. This is a natural outcome of
the collection process. Propolis collecting bees will use resins
from a large variety of tree and other plant species, and these
naturally will differ in their qualitative and quantitative chemical
composition. Nevertheless, different bee propolis extract samples
do share considerable similarity in their physical and overall
general chemical nature.
Hundreds of chemical compounds
have been identified from bee propolis extract. The main chemical
classes present in propolis are flavonoids, phenolics, and various
aromatic compounds. Bee propolis extract also contains some volatile
oils, terpenes, and beeswax, but these compounds are not believed
to contribute as significantly to the chemical properties and effects
of propolis.
Flavonoids are well-known
plant compounds that have antioxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,
anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Other properties
of propolis beeglue include acting as a local anesthetic, reducing
spasms, healing gastric ulcers, and strengthening capillaries.
HOW MUCH PROPOLIS DO I TAKE?
The FDA has not determined any guidelines for taking bee propolis products.
It is generally recommended that you take from 1to 3 (250mg) capsules
daily as a dietary supplement.
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE PROPOLIS?
If you are allergic to bee stings that does not mean that you
can't take Propolis. However any bee product can provoke an
allergic reaction in a susceptible individual. If you
experience any type of reaction we recommend you discontinue use
of this product and consult a physician.
These statements
made herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent
any disease.
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