Bees to Our Table: Propolis

Recently, haven't we been hearing the word "Propolis" constantly in newspapers, on the internet and even in pharmacies? This miracle that has existed for centuries has recently become indispensable for those passionate about healthy living. And they are not entirely wrong… In fact, propolis, also known as bee glue among the public, is produced by bees from flowers. It contains beeswax, resin, volatile oils, pollen and other organic compounds. The propolis collected by worker bees has a pleasant smell, is insoluble in water and its solid state varies according to room temperature. The color and physical properties of propolis naturally vary according to its source. It is obtained from the buds, branches and leaves of trees such as ash, pine, elm and oak.

Propolis: A Vitamin Storehouse

In addition to many components in propolis, it also contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, C and E and contains magnesium, calcium, potassium, sodium, copper, zinc, iron and manganese. According to the results of clinical studies, propolis has been found to play an important role against intestinal parasites. It prevents the growth and adhesion of intestinal parasites to the intestinal surface and facilitates their elimination from the organism. Moreover, it is an effective fighter against ulcers. Propolis, which is also effective against gynecological problems, has demonstrated an accelerating effect in the healing of lesions in cases of genital herpes with propolis ointment application.

Stop Bacterial Plaque Development!

Toothpastes containing propolis extract prevent bacterial plaque development and reduce pathogens. It heals wounds in the mouth after chemotherapy and prevents oral thrush. If you have a cold or are trying to reduce the duration of upper respiratory tract infection, propolis will help you in this regard.

Propolis for Effective Dermatological Care

Propolis is frequently used in dermatological products. It is an effective method in wound healing, increasing collagen synthesis and treating acne. If we wish, we can apply propolis directly to the skin, use it as a component of oral care products or use it orally. It is possible to use propolis in drop, tablet, capsule, cream, spray, syrup and powder forms… However, the most important point we must never overlook is that propolis can cause serious allergic reactions in people who are allergic to bees or bee products. Propolis should not be used during pregnancy, in old age, or after or before surgical operations. Moreover, it is important not to exceed recommended usage doses for these types of products… References https://www.milliyet.com.tr/pembenar/propolis-hakkinda-merak-edilenler-2656123 https://www.medicalpark.com.tr/propolis-nedir/hg-2263   Prepared by: Çağla Köksal