Propolis is a natural antibiotic made by adding honey bee secretions to the sap and pollen collected by bees from various trees for reproduction and survival. The taste can be thought of as a strong taste and smell because sweet and bitter tastes exist at the same time, and a tingling stimulus is felt.

It is essential to maintain the sterility of the honeycomb and contains the most organic substances and minerals, and there are 104 other ingredients such as minerals, vitamins, amino acids, fats, organic acids, and flavonoids.

Antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects

Propolis contains flavonoids, and it has excellent antioxidant properties because it activates the SOD enzyme that suppresses harmful free radicals in the human body. In the book ‘Animal Period’ written by Aristotle, it is recorded that propolis is suitable for skin diseases and wound diseases caused by infection.

The reason that the queen bee sterilizes harmful bacteria with propolis in the hive before spawning and then safely hatches to create an environment so that the larvae can grow healthy is because it has excellent antibacterial action. When there is a bruise or trauma, if you apply it to the wounded area, it prevents bacteria from entering the body, so it is helpful for external infections. It has anti-inflammatory effects on inflammatory diseases such as gastritis, bronchitis, and rhinitis, so it is good for quickly alleviating inflammation and recovering.

Prevent cancer by strengthening the immune system

Cancer is usually caused by accumulated free radicals in the body or when the immune system is weakened. The flavonoids contained in propolis promote interferon production and combine with numerous other ingredients to activate metabolism and enhance autoimmunity to make cells healthy.

During a study on the efficacy of propolis at the Japanese Cancer Society, when a feed mixed with propolis was administered to mice with breast cancer, the results showed that breast cancer was suppressed by 30%. This is because propolis increases the number of white blood cells or returns them to the normal range when the white blood cells in the body are reduced due to the administration of anticancer drugs.

It is effective in diabetes by protecting the heart and liver.

Propolis is rich in rutin, which is effective for heart-related diseases and diabetes. It has an excellent cardiac action, strengthens the cells of the heart, and also has the effect of regulating blood sugar.

4 Di-Ocaffecyl Quinic acid-related substances contained in propolis extract have excellent hepatoprotective effect, lowering GPT level and protecting damaged liver. Flavonoids, a functional component of propolis, contain vitamin P as a central element, so it expands and strengthens capillaries, so it is effective for cardiovascular diseases and high blood pressure.

How to take and what are the side effects?

Among the methods of taking propolis, it is recommended to start with 5 drops for adults, 3 drops for children 5-12 years old, and 1-2 drops for infants 1-4 years old with a dropper. It is also good to eat with lukewarm water, milk, juice, yogurt, or honey. If propolis is a refined product, you can take it twice a day in the morning and in the evening after meals.
Because propolis contains pollen, it is necessary for people with pollen allergies to test for allergy before ingestion, and pregnant women are recommended to take it after consulting a doctor. As for other symptoms, after 3 to 7 days, you may have boils, itching, headaches, and mild fever.