The Bees should always keep the beehive protected from the invasion of bacteria, viruses, fungi etc., with that in mind the Bees discovered a resin that comes from the bark of the tree that they gather and process to use to close crack, maintain, protect and keep the honeycomb/ beehive germfree. At present that resin is called Propolis.

Health Benefits of Bee Propolis :

• Strengthens the immune system
• Anti-fungal because of the presence of caffeic acid, pinocembrina and pinobanksina.
• Helps to form antibodies like phagocyte, in general increasing resistance to infections.
• Has antibiotic effect - helps in cases of staphylococcus, streptococcus, salmonella, proteus vulgaris, E coli, Koch's bacillus infection.

Some of the Illnesses Wherein Propolis has Beneficial Effect : Arteriosclerosis, Atherosclerosis, Ulcers, Fever, Acne, Earache, Chicken pox, Varicose Veins, Duodenum ulcers, Diverticulitis, Depression, Insomnia, Fungal, Bacterial, Viral infection like Herpes simplex and Skin Disease like psoriasis, eczema

Therapeutic Dosage :

• Health Maintenance - 2 tablets (1 tablet after each meal)or 2 tbsp / day
• Preventive Dosage - 3 tablets (1 tablet after each meal)/ day
• If you are sick - 6 tablets (2 tablets after each meal) / or 1 tbsp 3x / day.
• Chronic Cases - 12 tablets or 6 tbsp / day.

Lower the dosage when the infection has subsided.

No harmful side effects are known of its internal and external use. Slight case of diarrhea was observed when large dose was taken, some people show signs of small allergic reaction, if this happen to you lessen the dosage or start with smaller dosage.

Propolis is being sold in a form of a dark brown syrup or in tablet form.

Propolis is composed of the following : resins and balsams, waxes, essential oils, pollen and others.