Propolis tincture 40% beekeeper quality

Propolis tincture 40% beekeeper quality, 50 ml

In Poland, Russia and Asia, propolis has been part of every medicine cabinet for generations - in this country, the amazing bee product has yet to establish itself. Even the name itself causes problems from time to time - many call it propoli, but the s at the end is indispensable. After all, the word comes from the Greek and is made up of "Pro" = "before" and "Polis" for "city". However, "propolis" does not mean "suburb", but a "fortification", i.e. a defense system of the city - and this is exactly the task that propolis fulfills for the bees: it protects.

What is propolis used for?

On the outside, propolis is a building material with which the bees repair their hive - the sticky substance ends up in holes and cracks to protect the bees' home from wind and weather. But its invisible function is much more important: propolis serves to disinfect and keep the inside of the hive germ-free. Installed at the entrance hole, the welcome doormat forces any arrivals to walk over it and "clean their feet". This makes it possible to keep the buzzing home free of viruses, bacteria and fungi despite constantly high temperatures and high humidity.

Good to know:

Today, we owe the possibility of admiring well-preserved mummies to propolis. Due to the antiseptic effect of propolis, the ancient Egyptians anointed the corpses with it.

What is propolis made of?

Propolis is a resinous natural product that bees collect from trees and bushes and mix with secretions, pollen and wax. Depending on the region and bee species, propolis has a variable composition and consists of 300-700 different substances. These include:

• Resins

• Wax

• essential oil

• Pollen

• Minerals & Trace Elements

• Vitamins

• Secondary plant substances

And it is precisely to the latter ingredients that propolis owes its effect, the unique mixture of aromatic compounds, phenolic substances, flavonoids, lignins and terpenes.

Green propolis?

The color of propolis varies greatly and is related to the season, geographical region and bee species. It can be yellow, green or brown - with all shades from mustard yellow to olive green to amber and cinnamon. Also the consistency of bee resin varies.

Propolis forms

Propolis preparations are available in different forms: ointment, cream, spray, capsules, powder or solution. We have chosen propolis drops so tincture because it is so versatile and easy to administer.
 

Propolis, honey, beeswax, royal jelly

The term "busy little bee" is no coincidence - the buzzing insects are indeed extremely dedicated and creative. Among the well-known and highly valued bee products - besides propolis - are honey, wax and royal jelly . Honey is produced from nectar and honeydew of the flowers produced. Wax is exuded through the wax glands on the abdomen of the builder bees, mixed with spit and formed into honeycombs.

Royal jelly, in turn, is a food juice that bees produce themselves to feed the queen. Unlike worker bees, which only consume the "jelly" during the first three days of their lives, the queen receives the nutrient-rich juice throughout her life.
 

Content

50 ml

Storage

Store closed, dry, protected from light, cool. Keep out of reach of children.