Healthguider’s Healthy Nutrition
Propolis
You’ve probably heard of royal jelly, and know that
it is produced by bees. But hands up if you know about propolis
– that other healthy substance bees manufacture.
Propolis is resin-like and used by bees mainly to seal
their hive – thus protecting larvae from the ravages
of infections. It is this antiseptic quality which has been
of great benefit to humans. As lozenges it is highly effective
for soothing sore throats.
There is growing evidence that propolis in solution heals
gastric ulcers. Gastric ulcers are linked to infection by
the bacterium, helicobactor pylori, and propolis may also
counter this organism.
Find propolis at your local health shop or pharmacist.
There are many different products – particularly lozenges,
tinctures and solutions.
© Healthguider 2004
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