Global Healing Center, 6/13/2104
Most people are familiar with the gorgeous yellow and amber
colors typical of honeycomb and beeswax. But another bee-produced substance
exists and it doesn’t get discussed quite as much — propolis. Propolis is a
resinous material that bees use to seal small cracks and gaps in the hive
(beeswax seals the larger gaps). It’s made when bees collect resin from trees
and other sources and mix it with a little bit of honey. Like its cousin,
beeswax, propolis has been found to offer numerous health benefits, and many
researchers are looking into its role for various therapeutic uses.
The Benefits and Uses for Propolis
In ancient cultures, propolis (or bee resin) was often used
for abscesses and minor wounds. [1] [2] Bees, in an effort to close gaps in
hives, use propolis as a precautionary measure to keep out dangerous microbes
and fungi. [3] Recent findings have confirmed its potent action against many
harmful pathogens and more research has established its enormous healing
benefits. Here are some of the researched uses and health benefits of propolis.
Use #1: Discourage Infection…
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