
The Powerful Natural Antibiotic
Propolis is a natural anti-cancer and antibiotic made by honeybees that is fast gaining in popularity in the application of home remedies! It’s a bee product that makes head turn and cause us to wow at the wonder of nature and marvel at the ability of the highly organized insect – honey bee. Enjoy the fascinating story of propolis and how the bees use it to protect themselves from diseases.
Some trees and conifers produce sticky resins as part of their immune system to defend themselves against disease. Honey bees collect these substances that ooze from the buds of these plants. (Research found out that honeybees make discrete choices among resinous plant species. PLOS ONE Journal, Oct 2013) After chewing them and mixing them with their saliva and other substances, propolis is formed. This nutrient-rich substance is of vital importance for the survival of the honey bees in the beehive. It is created to sterilize the hive and protect it against diseases and infection. Interestingly, “propolis” means “in defence of the city” in Greek. Not only does it help to inhibit the spread of bacteria, virus, and fungi that would otherwise pose a significant threat in the closely-knit quarters, it also helps fight against climatic changes, such as wind and cold. Continue reading Anti-Cancer Propolis natural antibiotic alternative