Natural Antibiotic - Propolis or Bee Balm

Propolis or bee balm is a natural antibiotic. Propolis is a type of balm collected by bees. Propolis appears to have a good effect on various complaints, illnesses and disorders. Bee balm is a vegetable, natural antibiotic. It also enhances the effect of (regular) antibiotics. Propolis works in conditions such as asthma, canker sores, blood vessels, intestinal complaints, weight problems, herpes. What exactly is propolis and for which complaints can it be used?

Bee balm (propolis) as a natural antibiotic

Propolis can be regarded as a natural, vegetable antibiotic. Propolis is a type of balm collected by bees from the buds and leaves of various trees and plants. The bees convert this or mix the collected balm with pollen components and add various types of active enzymes and ferments to it. It has been shown that in addition to three types of wax (other than the wax of combs), there are 18 other substances, which mainly consist of antibiotic substances, anti-oxidants and volatile oils.

The concept propolis is derived from the Greek. Pro means for and policy is city. It could be deduced from this that this means that the bees use propolis 'for the benefit of the community (city)'. There is another explanation for the word propolis, stating that the word is derived from the verb 'polire' which means to polish. This could indicate that bees use the propolis to make the cells in which the queen will lay eggs shiny with propolis.

The term is used to describe a variety of resinous and balsamic substances (gums) obtained by bees through the conversion of resins to become the propolis we extract from the hive can scrape. By adding enzymes by the bees, chemical changes take place in the substances present and a sustainable active substance is created. The bees use many different raw materials for propolis.

Although it is still not entirely certain, it is generally believed that, in addition to pollen, most of the propolis is collected from various tree species including poplar, birch, elm, alder, beech, horse chestnut, conifer and certain conifers. Furthermore, it is also collected to a lesser extent from numerous herbaceous plant species. Little is known about the collection of balms. But many kinds of substances from the resinous secretions of trees and plants are found in propolis, even after the bees have converted the material into the propolis we know.

To break off pieces of balm from eg poplar buds, the bees use their hind legs and mouth parts. They chew the pieces, which are moistened with saliva. After this, clogs are kneaded with the jaws. The bees use their legs to transport the clumps from the jaws via the tibia (thigh bone) to the pollen baskets. While the bee is already nibbling new pieces of balm, the nuggets of balm are meanwhile being delivered into the pollen baskets (cross-legged work). The bees manipulate the propolis very deftly. Although the material is quite tacky, they can handle and transfer it easily. It is possible that during the collection and chewing of balm from glands, new substances are added to the saliva to facilitate the operation, but possibly also to improve the quality. Probably this operation is the transition stage from balsam to propolis. When the balm is still soft, the bees pull threads from it. Arriving at a bud with balm, the bee first looks for the best (most fragrant) spot and then grabs the balm between the jaws and pulls / breaks a thread. Then the bee takes over the balm with the middle legs, makes it into a lump and then puts it in a pollen basket of the back legs. [! 181400 => 1130 = 34!] Use propolis by the bees themselves

Propolis is the resinous sealant, also called beehive cement, that protects the bee colony or the bee state against infections.

Propolis can be regarded as a vegetable antibiotic and has the advantage that it is not harmful, does not cause side effects and does not affect the intestinal flora - the beneficial intestinal bacteria - (unlike regular antibiotics).

Activation of the immune system. Stimulates the immune system. Inhibits bacterial growth. Is mold resistant. Is anti-inflammatory. Has an anti-viral effect. Promotes tissue and cell growth. Strengthens the blood vessels. Promotes the storage of glycosides (energy-rich substances in the muscles, especially the heart muscle) Improves the functioning of the glands, including the pancreas (production of insulin) Pathogens do not become resistant to propolis (is the case with regular antibiotics) Enhances the effect of eg penicillin and can be used in addition to all regular medicines.

Canker sores. Asthma. Intestinal complaints. Gallbladder disease and gallstones. Joint problems. Shingles. Skin, strengthen skin functions. Herpes. Jaw inflammation. Throat problems. Respiratory tract. Inflammation in general. Ear infections. Pollen allergy. Prostate complaints. Psoriasis. Forehead cavity inflammation. Parkinson's disease.

Propolis increases the natural resistance of the body, is antioxidant and immunostimulating. Propolis is also used to prevent infection of typical winter ailments. As a preventive measure, a cure of 1 week per winter month is sufficient to remain free of complaints all winter long.