Propolis

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Propolis is a natural substance collected by honey bees from buds and trees. Propolis contains tree resin, essential oils, waxes and bioflavinoids. Bioflavinoids are one of the most important components in Propolis. The antioxidant effects of bioflavinoids may help to maintain a healthy immune system.

Tests on Propolis have shown:

• Propolis is useful in the alleviation of joint and muscular pain, arthritis and rheumatism
• Propolis treatment is viable for skin complaints such as eczema and psoriasis
• It is useful in relieving asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems.
• It is a healing agent for wounds and burns - Propolis work as well if not better than orthodox drugs
• It works well in treating gastro-intestinal problems and blood disorders
• As a stimulant for the immune system. Propolis acts on the cytokine intracellular messaging system to increase immune activity
• Propolis is now believed to be better than conventional anti-virals in controlling the Herpes Virus

Propolis contains powerful antibacterial properties which are capable of destroying strains that have become resistant to conventional antibiotics.

Could it be the natural antibiotic of the future?

Propolis is nature's preventive medicine, the immune system is supported and strengthened by the ingestion of Propolis. Modern scientific studies indicate that those who take Propolis regularly escape winter colds and sore throats and seem to develop a natural immunity to common viruses, including the various strains of flu. An individual who constantly takes prescribed antibiotics for one condition after another will find that the drugs will have decreased effects. Propolis has also been proven effective against strains of bacteria that resist chemical antibiotics probably due to its complexity. Because of Propolis' large number of properties the disorders and diseases it can help treat is large.

Some reported disorders Propolis has helped are swelling of the throat, gout, open wounds, sinus congestion, colds, influenza, bronchitis, gastritis, intestinal infections, ulcers, eczema, pneumonia, arthritis, lung disease, stomach virus, headaches, bile infections, sclerosis, circulation problems, warts, conjunctivitis, and hoarseness. Propolis helps regulate cytokines, the immune system's messengers thus stimulates the natural resistance of the body.

Propolis may be used by everyone, sick or healthy, as a means of protection against micro organisms. It is particularly useful in wintry cold months for protection against colds and flu bugs. The bioflavinoids present are naturally occurring flavanoids, with no synthetic substances added.