What is Bee Propolis?
Bee propolis is one of my personal favorite ancient natural remedies. I became fascinated by bee products used for healing when I saw a wound care nurse using honey to heal wounds in a hospital setting years ago. It is natural resinous mixture produced by honey bees from substances they collect from plants, buds, and exudates. The bees use propolis to repair their hives + as a protective barrier against invaders. We can use propolis to support our God designed immune system.
Propolis is said to date all the way back to the time of Aristotle circa 350 B.C. It has many uses, such as:
Bee Propolis Uses
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How to Use Propolis:
Ideal dose for pill form is 500mg twice a day.
It also comes in nose sprays, drops, lozenges, + throat sprays.
You can put it in tea but be sure the water is not too hot or it will damage the properties.
There are kids dosing available in lollipop form.
I tend to by locally when out of America (because the bees will tend to have different qualities in different countries), but brands I like in America: Bee and You or Beekeepers Naturals
Contraindications:
If you have an allergy to bees, honey, royal jelly, bee pollen. do not consume unless you are cleared by an allergy specialist.
If you have asthma: some studies show it can be beneficial, but it is best to check with your doctor first.
If you are on blood thinning medications, check with your doctor before consuming.
Feeling Icky? Here’s Some Other Tips:
Rest
Stay hydrated with coconut water or mineral drinks
Increase Vitamin C Intake
Replace your tooth brushes
Infuse + consume with raw honey for immune support
Echinacea tea
Topical Magnesium nightly
Closing Thoughts
While honeybees use bee propolis to protect their hives from invaders, us humans can utilize it both internally and externally for medicinal purposes.
The potential benefits of bee propolis include aiding in cancer prevention, managing candida symptoms, alleviating herpes outbreaks, preventing or treating colds and sore throats, combating parasites, and potentially enhancing fertility in women with endometriosis.
There are lots of forms of bee propolis are available for use, including extracts, tinctures, capsules, tablets, powders, sprays, ointments, and creams. My favorites are:
Just a gentle remember: If you have an allergy to other bee products, please be extra cautious, as there is a strong possibility of being allergic to propolis as well.
