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Installed like queen excluders, the propolis mat is designed so that bees will deposit propolis from underneath, through the wedge shaped slits. As the lid does not permit the bees entry to the space above the mat, the propolis is free from contamination by hive components and excess wax. Raw propolis is harvested by scraping the mats. (Or place mats in the freezer for a few days to make it easier to remove, by banging the mat on a sheet of newspaper on a firm surface). Research shows that propolis offers antiseptic, antibiotic, anti-fungal, and even antiviral properties. The raw product undergoes secondary processing to remove beeswax and other impurities before being used in a variety of natural health care products (eg., lozenges, tinctures, ointments, toothpaste).

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What is the different betten beehive and wasphive?

Bees make wax. They settle in natural cavities such as a hole in a tree and they use wax in their hive to keep the honey. They also use propolis from trees to fill in unwanted holes (propolis= in front of the city from ancient Greek) Wasps do not produce wax so they use cellulose and fiber that they chew out of trees to build their hives.


What do you get from a beehive?

Apart from the obvious answer of honey, the beekeeper will also collect beeswax and some collect pollen and propolis (a resinous substance the bees collect from tree buds and tree sap flows).


What did the ancient Egyptians use propolis for?

The ancient Egyptians used propolis for treating a variety of diseases. Archeologists discovered this on vases and ornaments.


What is the benefit of propolis?

There are many benefits to propolis, one of them is that it has no known side effects.


What is propolis?

Propolis is a sticky resin exuded by trees - particularly conifers - and collected by bees. They use it to repair and waterproof the hive and it can be a problem for beekeepers because it not only sticks parts of the hive together but it can gum their hands or gloves up too! Propolis is reckoned to have antiseptic and medicinal properties.


Does bee propolis expire?

Yes, bee propolis does expire over a specific time period. The actual time in which the bee propolis expires depends on factors such as the form in which the propolis is in and the type of conditions it is stored in.


Is Bee Propolis found in raw honey?

There may be traces of propolis in honey, but it is not present in significant amounts.


Is it okay to use propolis during pregnancy?

It is advised to avoid all Bee Products - Honey, Bee Pollen and Royal Jelly - during pregnancy. The effects of Propolis during pregnancy and breast-feeding have not been sufficiently evaluated, but since Propolis is known to be a sensitizing agent, it could cause development of allergies, therefore it is best not to use it during these times unless directed to do so by a physician.


Where to get Brazilian propolis in Brazil and any other skin care product native to that country?

I think that the best place to buy propolis is online. The website in the related links section supply a range of propolis and more.


What do people use propolis for?

Propolis has been used for many years as a component in fine varnishes for such things as musical instruments. It has also been proposed as a treatment for a number of medical problems, although I can find no record of any scientific investigation to validate these claims. What is known is that propolis has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.


Why is the beehive in wellington called beehive?

Because it looks like a beehive....


Is propolis good for soothing a throat?

Yes, propolis is good for soothing a sore throat, sore lips, acne and more.