At once providing structural and sterilizing action, propolis has been called “bee glue” and “bee penicillin “. It is strongly anti-bacterial, inhibiting the growth of any bacteria, fungus, or other unwanted microbes that might thrive in the warm and humid environment of the bee hive. The bees make propolis from tree resins that they collect from leaf buds and tree sap.
Uses of propolis are wide and varied:
treatment for burns and cuts (applied topically)
remedy for urinary infections
remedy for dental plaque
immune system strengthener (propolis attacks harmful bacteria, but not healthy)
treatment for cold sores, dermatitis and acne
preventative treatment to ward off oncoming colds
relief for sore throats or inflamed tonsils
relief for arthritis and other join pain