Our passion, the propolis

The propolis is a resinous substance gathered by the bees on the buds on certain trees such as poplars, birches, willows, alders, ash trees, conifers... By coating the wall of the hives with propolis, the bee creates a hostile environment preventing the growth of micro-organisms.

The Propolis is then a precious help for the vitality and the health of the bee.

1. Propolis means pro-polis, before the city, since the Propolis has a defensive role in the hive
2. The Propolis is collected by the bees on the buds of certain trees
3. Resinous substance from vegetable origin, it is useful to protect the hive and ensures the health of the bee

Propolis history

The Greeks noticed that certain species of bees reduced the entrance to the hives with a vegetal resin in order to protect the colony. This resin was actually the Pro-polis (meaning literally before the city) and by reducing the entrance to the hive, the Propolis revealed its defensive role.

The verb Propolire comes from the Latin etymology and means to polish, to coat, which can be explained by the fact that the bee uses this varnish to coat the walls of the hive, to mend the holes, to stick the different mobile objects... But the bee does not only use the Propolis as a coating agent, it is also used as an antiseptic for it has many properties which ensure the cleanliness of the hive. The propolis is real bacteriological shield used to embalm the corpses of the predators, killed for their greed, and from which the bees cannot dispose of. It also guarantees a sterile environment in the cells in which the Queen will lay her eggs and ensures an appropriate growth for the eggs.

Propolis therapeutic properties

Since Antiquity, propolis based concoctions have been used for their anti-infectious, anti- inflammatory and anesthetic properties.

Among its main scientifically proven properties, we find :

• an antibacterial activity with broad-spectrum anti protozoan action
• an important tissue renewal effect
• a noteworthy anesthetic activity

1. Antibacterial
2. Anti-inflammatory
3. Skin cells renewal process
4. Antifungal
5. Anesthetic

Active Ingredients

The Propolis is a combination of resinous, gummy and balsamic substances. Because of its various origins, we can count more than 400 components. We find resins, balms, essential oils, wax and pollen.

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