Bee Propolis Benefits For Health
Updated Aug. 30th, 2024 | Read Time: 2 Minutes | What You Will Learn:
- Bee Propolis Benefits & How To Use It
- Bee Propolis Supplement Varieties
- Cautions & Warnings
- Nutritional Information
- Reader Comments (4)
Bee propolis is a plant resin collected by bees for use in building their hive. It has bacteria fighting properties and studies chow that it stimulates immune cells called macrophages. Macrophages chew up infected cells and cellular debris. Bee propolis is touted for its many health benefits, let's delve into what some of those are.
Bee Propolis Benefits & How To Use It
One of bee propolis benefits is when it's applied topically on bruises, scrapes and cuts helps to prevent infection and speeds tissue healing. Taken internally propolis fights infection in the respiratory tract, stops coughing and soothes irritated throats. Bee propolis is sometimes added to mouthwashes and toothpaste. It fights bad breath by killing bacteria that colonize the mouth.
Bee Propolis Supplement Varieties
Bee propolis can be purchased fresh, as an extract or encapsulated. Fresh bee propolis should be in an airtight container and should smell and taste fresh. Bee propolis is often found in combination with other bee products, like royal jelly and pollen, or in formulas for immune boosting or allergies. It may be added to toothpaste, mouthwash or other breath freshening products. If you are using bee propolis for allergies local propolis is most effective because it contains minute amounts of desensitizing local pollen.
Cautions & Warnings
Do not use bee propolis if you are allergic to bees. To ensure that you do not react to bee propolis take a small amount first and watch for signs of any reaction. They can include rash, hives, wheezing and swelling.
I like everything bees !! Bee propolis has so many properties and benefits for our health. There are so many ways to use it. I discovered a balm made of bee propolis and other stuff (like rose water and other natural ingredients). I do use this balm on every wound I have, or even that my cat has and it really helps to heal the wounds or stop insects bites to itch. It also protects the wound against infections.
Hello Jace,
Bee Propolis and even some manuka honey's have exceptional healing benefits both when used topically and when ingested (if food grade). They have antioxidant, anti bacterial and anti microbial and fungal properties, making them an exceptional supplement or skin care aid to have. Since you enjoy bee supplements, check out our article on royal jelly as well.
https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/royal-jelly/
Stay healthy & well!
1) I know it is random, but I really like Karlene's shirt in the video-cute tie :)
2) While I knew that bee propolis had antibacterial properties given its marketing in supplements and me deciding to research further, but I did not know that it is a plant resin from coniferous trees that is collected by bees for use in building their hive: thank you for teaching me this!
3) I didn't know that bee propolis can be used for mouthwash: awesome given the antibacterial effects!!
Hello Rachel,
We love hearing about all your favourite take aways from our articles and videos, even if it's just entertaining! Happy you learned more about Bee Propolis through our content, it really is a great supplement.
Have a healthy day.