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Contents of Propolis »

Propolis contains approximately 50-70% resins, 30% wax, 10% etheric oils and 5% pollen.
According to researches, Bee Propolis is rich in: Vitamin A (carotene), Vitamin B1, B2, B3 and biotin. It contains an array of bioflavonoids, albumin, calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Except for vitamin K, Propolis contains all known vitamins and has fourteen of [...]

History of using Propolis »

Propolis has been used as medicine since ancient Egypt. Medical notes of Arabs, Greeks and Romans reveal that they have used Propolis for treating infections, skin diseases, respiratory problems, joint problems, abscesses and tumors. In Europe and North Africa Propolis has been used for treating wounds, dental caries and all forms of mouth and throat [...]

What is Bee Propolis? »

Bee Propolis is a form of resin that honey bees collect from bark and tree leaves. Worker bees combine this resin with pollen, nectar and wax to form a sticky substance, with which they sterilize their hive and protect it against infections and intruders. It is also used to seal cracks in the hive, which [...]