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What is propolis ?
In simple words, propolis is bees’ own medicine. It is made of various resins collected by the honeybees from plants – particularly from flowers, leaf buds and the bark of trees.
Read Article ›What does propolis look like ?
Propolis have many colors. The color depends on the source of propolis and the season of the year. It ranges from yellow to dark brown, depending on the origin of the resins.
Read Article ›How do you extract propolis ?
To extract propolis, you need ethanol ( ethyl alcohol), ether, glycol and water. Collecting propolis is an arduous task. Yes, you can scrap propolis from a hive. However, you would get an inferior propolis since you will also get other unwanted bee products during the process. Tricking the Bees The best way to get pure propolis [...]
Read Article ›As folk medicine
Propolis was first used as folk medicine during the days of Aristotle ( which is around 350 BC). Others believe it was first used by Egyptian priest doctors who used it as medicine after successfully using it for mummification.
Read Article ›Modern history
The medical community in the West only took notice in the 1960s and 1970s after the works of Dr. Aagard Lund in Denmark and Dr. Remy Chauvin in France was published – outlining the benefits of propolis to health.
Read Article ›How to store your propolis
If you have propolis in liquid form, we suggest that you put it away in an airtight container. After you have done that, make sure you put it somewhere safe and away from any excessive heat.
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