Propolis

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Propolis s a resinous blend that bees collect from the tree buds, various plant juices and other sources of plant origin. Bees use it to disinfect and seal holes in the hive to create a sterile and healthy environment. The composition of propolis varies from hive to hive, from district to district, and from season to season. Normally, it is dark brown in color, but can be found in green, red, black and even white shades, depending on the resin sources in the area where bees bring propolis to the hive.

Propolis has been traditionally used as a medicine from ancient times and it is valued for its potential antibacterial, anti-inflamamatory and antiviral properties. Research has shown that it has compounds like flavonoids and phenolic acids that may be responsible for its medicinal value. Propolis can be used for diffierent ailments, including sore throat, herpes, and problems with digestion.

However, it is important to mention that additional research is necessary to confirm all the potential health benefits of propolis. Also, people suffering from allergies to pollen or other bee products need to be cautious.

Propolis If you say propolis anywhere in the world, it has an almost identical name, and eveyone knows about its properties and purpose in preserving health and as a prevention when we use it as a dietary supplement. So in Croatian propolis is propolis, in English propolis is just like in German, Portuguese, Russian and French, while in Italian the name is propoli. In Spanish propolis is propóleo. Japanese and Koreans use the name puroporisu and the Chinese fēngjiāo.