Propolis is a sticky brown resin collected by bees from the buds of trees and plants. They use this product to seal the slits and holes of their hive.
Propolis is used as an antiseptic in human beings: it slows down the growth of harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi.
For this reason it is used both internally and externally against inflammations. It improves wound healing and tissue repair and acts as a haemostatic.
It is often used as a component of other medication. It is often used externally for laryngitis and toothache, for shingles and acne. This remedy is so strong that 1 out of 2000 people are oversensitive to it.
Propolis is available in various forms (tincture, pastilles and ointment)in health food shops or at the chemist’s.