Propolis - Powerful Natural Antibiotic

Propolis comes from Greek word. Propolis a resinous material collected by thehivebees from the opening buds of various trees. Propolis is a sticky resin thatseeps from the buds of some trees and oozes from the bark of other trees,chiefly conifers. The bees gather propolis, sometimes called bee glue, and holdit home in their pollen baskets. They blend it with wax flakes secreted fromspecial glands on their abdomens.

Propolis also contains small amounts of pollen and other bee materials.

The bees use propolis to guard the hive against bacteria or viral infection and dangeroustoxins. Beehives are a almost sterile atmosphere due to the use of Propolis bythe bees. Propolis is used to slickly line the interior of brood cells ingrounding for the queen”s laying of eggs, a most important procedure. With itsantiseptic properties, this propolis lining insures a hospital-clean environmentfor the rearing of brood.

Propolis is a reddish brown wax-like resinous essence Propolis is medicinalmarvel from the beehive.

Propolis offers antiseptic, antibiotic, antibacterial,antifungal, and even antiviral property. Propolis demonstrates strongantimicrobial properties against assorted bacterial and fungal infestations.

Other properties of propolis include acting as a local anesthetic, reducingspasms, healing gastric ulcers, and strengthening capillaries. Propolis can beused by humans internally or externally. Propolis has been justly calledNature”s premier preventive.

Propolis is now considered a significant part of dietetics and a naturaltreatment by the World Health Organization. Propolis is rich in vitamins. Highin B-complex vitamins, propolis contains prominent quantities of vitamin C, Eand Provitamin A. It also contains minerals and trace elements such as calcium,magnesium, iron, zinc, silica, potassium, phosphorous, manganese, cobalt andcopper.

Propolis Benefits

• Propolis is a powerful, natural antibiotic.
• Propolis can improve the immune system and the flavonoids in propolis act as antioxidants.
• Propolis mechanism against bacteria in several ways.
• Propolis had anti-inflammatory properties and that it could also prevent blood clots.
• Propolis prevent viruses from reproducing, but they worked best when used during the entire infection.
• Propolis may even play a role in stomach ulcer prevention.

Propolis Precautions

Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid using propolis supplements.

Oral propolis may reason allergic reactions in individuals who have allergies topollen-producing plants or evergreens.

Propolis Dosage

As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 1-3 times daily.