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Whether your immune system has been compromised, or you are looking for a broad base of daily nutrients, Propolis offers far reaching health benefits. With a massive 1000mg per vege capsule, just 1 capsule per day will sufficient for most people.
The name Propolis, is Greek in origin, the literal translation being "Defender of the City"
Propolis is bursting with bioflavonoids and antioxidants to support your immune system and protect against free radical damage. Also present are a huge number of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and important trace elements.
Just like all of the natural treasures from the beehive, Propolis has been used throughout history. Scientific research over the past 30 years has ensured a resurgence amongst health professionals and although not strictly a herb, Propolis is also favoured by medical herbalists - it has been featured in the Materia Medica for centuries.
How is Propolis Made?
- Honey Bees collect resins from trees and plants, and mix it with a little nectar and pollen to create this wonderfully nutritious substance. They literally depend on Propolis to stay healthy.
Propolis is sometimes referred to as the Natural Penicillin and Russian Penicillin and has been widley used throughout history. Even Hippocrates noted the use of Propolis in the 4th century B.C.
When antibiotics were discovered, the use of Propolis fell out of favour in the West. However, with the well know side effects and diminishing beneficial effects of antibiotics, Propolis is now once again in wide use.
What is in Propolis?
Over 180 natural compounds have been so far isolated (55% resins, 30% beeswax, 10% etheric oils (essential oils) and 5 percent bee pollen), including amino acids, vitamins, minerals, pollen and extremely potent bioflavonoids (antioxidants).
It is particularly rich in the following nutrients:
- Vitamin A (carotene)
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3
- Biotin
- Bioflavonoids (more than oranges)
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Zinc
- Silica
- Potassium
- Phosphorus
- Manganese
The synergy of all of these substances are in perfect balance and cannot be replicated in the laboratory.
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