Between honey and royal jelly, there is propolis, a marvel of the world of bees that has multiple virtues for our health. Moreover this natural ingredient was already prized by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for its antiseptic and healing properties.
What is propolis?
The term refers to both the resinous material produced by certain plants and the specific material made by the bees from wax and this plant resin . Propolis is essential for bees since it is used to build the hive. Its function is close to that of the masonry mortar: it makes it possible to ensure the solidity but also the tightness of the hive ... but also to clean it up.
What does propolis contain?
It is made from plant resins collected by insects on tree trunks, buds and wax produced by bees. Depending on the location of the harvest, the properties of propolis can vary depending on the available plant species.
What are the benefits of propolis?
- To soothe respiratory diseases . Secret singer to cope with extinctions of voice, propolis has real virtues at the respiratory level. It is recommended elsewhere in treatment and prevention of diseases of the respiratory tract that affect the bronchi and throat. It is also effective in treating coughs.
- To clean the oral cavity . Gingivitis, wounds and infections of the oral mucosa? Propolis may be the answer! Its antiseptic action helps fight against bacteria and fungi that could infect the oral cavity.
- To eliminate warts . The effectiveness of propolis to treat vulvar warts, skin growths caused by a virus that is observed especially in children and adolescents, but also flat warts, which are mainly located on the face.
- To heal the skin lesions. Antioxidant, propolis is prized in the care of skin lesions such as small cuts and burns. It is also recommended for curing the lesions and alleviating the symptoms of genital herpes, a sexually transmitted infectious disease that is characterized by the appearance of small, painful, transparent and fluid-filled vesicles on the sex organs. Good to know: A propolis-based treatment can cause the development of an allergy. Before embarking on self-medication , you must consult your doctor.
