FACTS
During the latter part of their lives, worker bees stop gathering nectar and pollen, and their job changes to gathering tree saps and mixing them with their own secretions. The resulting mixture, called propolis, is used to coat every inch of their internal walls of the hive to sterilize the comb and keep their hives free from bacteria. The hive is an enclosed unit, hot and moist, the perfect breeding ground for micro-organisms. But because of the propolis, the hive is virtually free of bacteria, moulds and mildew.
CLAIMED BENEFITS
- Antibacterial: Studies have demonstrated that propolis has activity against certain bacteria such as staphylococcus (skin infections), streptococcus (throat infections) and E.coli.
- Antiviral: Dr.Ben Havsteen of Kiel University, reports that bioflavonoids in propolis have a protective effect against virus infections by keeping viruses enclosed in their protein coat. As long as this coat remains unbroken, the infectious and dangerous material remains imprisoned and is harmless to the infected person.
- Antifungal: Propolis has antifungal effects upon topical infections. In addition, it appears to have synergistic action with certain anti-mycotic (anti-yeast) prescription medications when systemic (internal) benefits are needed.
- Others: Immune booster, anti-inflammatory, burns
RIGHT AMOUNT
Liquid: 500 mg/ml: 5-10 drops three times a day
Tablet: 500 mg three times daily
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