
Propolis
- "recognized as a powerful, all-natural antibiotic"
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.
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Commercial
use of propolis
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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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