Effective Ways to Get the Best From Bee Propolis

By Liam A Wills

Propolis is a sticky substance that honeybees gather from saps, buds, and barks of trees and shrubs. They blend it with bee wax to produce a resinous material that bees use to seal gaps in their hives to prevent the entry of intruders. This substance, which is also known as bee glue, is highly regarded for its anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. People in earlier times use it to treat a lot of diseases including fever, sore throat, burns, wounds, and gum disorders.

According to studies, propolis contains substances that we need for nutrition and health. These include flavanoids, lots of minerals that include potassium, calcium, and magnesium, beta carotene, vitamins B1 and B2 as well as bioflavanoids. These substances help to improve health by:

  • Improving the body's ability to absorb vitamin C
  • Strengthening capillary walls
  • Strengthening the immune system
  • Protecting the body from organisms that cause respiratory infections
  • Preventing bleeding of the gums

Bee Propolis is available in many forms. You can actually buy them as capsules, tinctures, or chunks.

Propolis Tincture

Propolis tincture is available in two types. These are the alcohol-based and water-based tinctures. Among the two, the alcohol-based is the stronger type because of its alcohol and high propolis content. The water-based type, on the other hand, contains water and only 20 percent propolis. It is not as potent as its alcohol-based counter part, but it is more bearable when taken orally.

Tincture is applicable both as topical or oral medication. People who know the product use it to treat wounds, vaginal infections, rheumatoid arthritis, eye infections, and gum issues.

Propolis Chunks

Propolis chunks are pieces of pure, unprocessed bee propolis. You need to chew or swallow it to take advantage of its health benefits.

Propolis Capsules

These are propolis that are processed and compacted in capsule form to facilitate easy storage, transportation, and ingestion. You can bring them anywhere, even when you travel. This is an easy way to maintain the daily benefits the product can provide to your health.

These are the types of bee propolis and the best ways to use them effectively. Like other bee products, it is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that work to nourish you and fortify your resistance to infection.

But as a word of caution, you should know that this product can trigger allergic reactions on some individuals. If you experience sore throat, irritation, or swelling of your mouth after taking bee propolis, you should discontinue using it at once.

If you want to learn more about propolis and other organic health products, you may make a query about propolis at LifeTime Health.

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