By BeeWorld on Dec 30, 2008 in Facts on Bee Propolis | Comments Off
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 [...]
By BeeWorld on Dec 30, 2008 in History of using Bee Propolis | 0 Comments
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 [...]
By BeeWorld on Dec 30, 2008 in Facts on Bee Propolis, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
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 [...]