Propolis - "recognized as a powerful, all-natural antibiotic"
 

Propolis description

This sticky, brown resinous substance is collected by honeybees from various plants and mixed with wax. Used to sterilize their home against infection, bees also use propolis as a multi-purpose cement and varnish.

Propolis contains approximately 55% resins & balms, 30% wax, 10% etheric oils and 5% pollen. Rich in amino acids and trace elements, it also has a high vitamin content, including the valuable bioflavanoids. Those basic ingredients give propolis its dynamic bacteria-destroying power, some of the best originating from North America. (for more technical data, visit the Apitherapy Database website)

The bioflavanoids in propolis make it a super anti-inflammatory. The high content of bioflavanoids in propolis is attributed to its success as a product itself. For centuries, preparations which contain flavanoids as the principal physiologically active constituents have been used by laymen and physicians in attempts to treat human disease. There are nine flavanoids in New Zealand Propolis which are unique compared to the mix of flavanoids in Propolis of other origins.

Propolis contains all 22 nutrients needed by the body for complete and perfect health. It contains over 16 different vitamins, as well as:

• minerals
• enzymes
• co-enzymes
• carbohydrates
• hormones
• proteins
• amino acids (the building blocks of life itself).

All in complete and natural balance. Propolis is a safe diet supplement, producing no negative side effects, and taken regularly can actually create a positive reaction to the body.
 

Commercial use of propolis

Propolis is harvested from the beehive and is available in various forms to be ingested internally or applied externally. As a tincture, it is an excellent choice for disinfecting and protecting cuts and abrasions. Since wax is part of its makeup, it even seals the wound like a bandage! Propolis is also available in capsule form, where it can be taken as a supplement aiding fo support the immune system.
 

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