Bee Propolis is a raw-honey bee product made from tree resin/sap, beeswax and bee saliva, used as sealing Material for the hive.
• Bee Propolis is a natural adhesive produced and used by bee species to close off any openings in their hive and protect their colony, offspring and food reserves from humidity, molds, bacteria, parasites or intruders like small rodents or reptiles.
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• Bee Propolis is a unique product with a varying chemical composition and therapeutic action.
Unlike Raw Honey, Royal Jelly or pollen, it does not have any nutritional value for Raw Honey bees other than protection of the Hive and colony against intruders, bacteria, fungi or parasites, and humidity.
• Bee Propolis boasts a wide range of therapeutic benefits, exerting strong anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-ulcer and other wonderful properties with visible curative effects.
• Bee Propolis generally contain:
• 50% Resins,
• 30% wax Materials,
• 10% Essential Oils,
• 5% pollen and
• 5% other biologically active constituents.
• Anti-oxidants (such as Kaempferol or Caffeic Acid),
• Flavonoids acids (apigenin, Quercetin, Kaempferol, Caffeic Acid, naringenin and other anti-oxidants which are responsible for the beneficial effects of propolis)
• Phenolic acids
• Vitamins and dietary Minerals.
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* Resins are sticky, glue-like, strong-adhesive, viscous or solid substances produced by various tree species to seal off injured areas from molds, bacteria, parasitic insects and other opportunistic microorganisms or herbivores.
A significant body of literature shows that bee products (particularly propolis) – do have significant and documented health benefits that help explain why they have been a staple in folk medicine and healing traditions for more than 2,000 years.
Raw Honey bees often collect Resins from Pine trees, popplars and several other species, but almost any Resinous Material will do. The colour of the Resin used often determine the colour of propolis.
Beeswax is produced by Raw Honey bees and is used to make Raw Honeycombs for storage purposes.
Bee Propolis has a strong, bitter, medicinal and overall unpleasant taste on its own. It’s slightly Resinous, with faint herbal, woody notes. It has no particular smell, except maybe for a weak woody aroma and a Resinous scent.
Health Benefits of Bee Propolis
Cancer & Tumor Prevention
• Bee Propolis exhibits Anti-Cancer effects, as it supports the activity of natural killer cells, white blood cells that hunt down Cancer cells and boosts the production of antibodies.
They are toxic for certain types of Cancer cells (colon, melanoma, Liver, lung, pancreas etc.).
• Bee Propolis has a wide range of anti-oxidant constituents and anti-proliferative action which protect cells from oxidative Stress and subsequent cell damage that may cause them to turn Cancerous.
Foods & Cancer
Diabetes
• Bee Propolis extracts have the potential to reduce blood sugar levels, prevent weight loss, lower blood Cholesterol levels and reduce oxidative Stress in The Liver and kidneys, managing the condition and preventing kidney damage associated with it.
Foods & Diabetes
Immune System
• Bee Propolis Fights Infection and possesses Anti-Microbial, anti-oxidative, anti-ulcer, and anti-tumor activities (Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, January 2006).
• Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE- one active compound from propolis) is known to have anti-carcinogenic, Anti-Inflammatory and Immuno-Modulatory properties. CAPE is a potent anti-metastatic agent that can inhibit cell migration, colony formation and invasive capacity of malignant/tumor cells (Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, May 2006).
• Bee Propolis is well known for its Anti-Microbial activity, anti-bacterial effect against Staphylococcus aureus, anti-fungal effect against Yeast (Candida albicans), and even an anti-viral effect against Avian Influenzavirus.
• Bee Propolis stimulates anti-body production perhaps accounting for its reputation as an immune-system enhancer (Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2005).
• Anti-oxidants in propolis have kidney and hepatoprotective action which protect Liver and kidney cells against damage, while its Anti-Cancer activity works against certain types of Liver Cancer cells.
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Bee Propolis has an immunomodulating action (stimulates the Immune System to improve its response against Infection and disease), hence its effectiveness in treating bacterial and fungal Infections, reducing inflammation and pain and exerting an Anti-Cancer activity.
It activates macrophages which stimulates the production of antibodies, supports the activity of natural killer cells and enhances the overall response of the Immune System, particularly cell-mediated and humoural immunity.
• Bee Propolis ethanol extracts, successfully inhibit the growth of gram-positive bacteria (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterococcus and others)
• It has an impressive anti-fungal activity against several Strains of Candida.
• Its excellent anti-bacterial and antifungal properties are believed to be a result of its anti-oxidant content.
• Bee Propolis is an amazing natural remedy for throat Infections.
It can help reduce symptoms and clear the Infection faster in cases of streptococcal /” target=”_self”>Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, the common cold etc.
Foods & Infections
Musculoskeletal System
• Bee Propolis inhibit the inflammatory responses of cytokines (elements of the Immune System), nitric oxide production, histamine release and modulate other Immune System elements and mechanisms, resulting in decreased inflammation levels in the body.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
Oral & Dental
• Anti-oxidants in propolis have been found to inhibit the growth of certain bacteria known to cause dental cavities and tooth decay (such as Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sobrinus, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, Peptostreptococcus micros, Lactobacillus acidophilus etc.).
Foods & Dental
Skin Health
• Bee Propolis appears to be effective for the treatment of Wounds, Skin ulcers, Canker Sores (Mouth Ulcers), cold sores, certain candida Infections of the mouth (causing white Tongue and Bad Breath) and various Respiratory tract Infections.
Foods & Skin Health
