Propolis

Propolis is a resinous mixture bees create from plant resins and saliva to seal and protect the hive from germs and viruses. It has long been used by humans as an antifungal agent, with records that it was used in Egypt in about 300 B.C. to prevent the decay of mummies.

Propolis comprises roughly 50 % resins, 30 % wax, 10 % essential oil, 5 % pollen and 5 % organic compounds, including amino acids, vitamins A, B, E, flavonoids and natural antibiotics.

In 1965, French doctor Rémy Chauvin observed that bees are naturally free of bacteria and identified propolis as the reason—revealing it to be a powerful natural antibiotic. Known as “natural penicillin,” propolis offers antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions.

It supports wound healing, combats skin and infection-related conditions, and its flavonoids promote immune strength.
Being rich in rutin and Di-Ocaffecyl Quinic acid-related substances, Propolis supports cardiovascular health, liver protection, blood-sugar regulation and capillary integrity.

In a study on the efficacy of propolis, the Japanese Cancer Association reported that breast cancer was suppressed by 30% as a result of administering a diet mixed with propolis to mice suffering from breast cancer. This is because propolis acts to restore the count of white blood cells in the body to healthy levels, as in this case, where the white blood cells in the body have decreased due to the administration of anti-cancer drugs.

Harvested from hive interiors, our Propolis is gently filtered to maintain its full spectrum of bioactive compounds—without heat or additives.

A fine-mesh propolis screen is gently placed between the hive’s lid and frames — a space the bees instinctively seal with resin to protect their home.

Drawn from their instinct for hygiene and defence, the bees fill these tiny pores (each smaller than 3mm) with propolis — a natural sealant made from plant resins and enzymes. Once the screen is fully capped, it is removed and frozen to harden the resin. Delicate agitation releases the propolis without heat or chemical interference, preserving its active compounds.

This crude propolis is then refined using food-grade ethanol to extract its powerful phenolics and flavonoids. After careful filtration and low-temperature evaporation, we are left with a pure, alcohol-free propolis extract — concentrated, potent, and ready to support your wellbeing.

Click on the studies below to deep dive into the benefits of Propolis.

1. Propolis: A Wonder Bees Product and Its Pharmacological Potentials
2. Review of the anticancer activities of bee products
3. Four di-O-caffeoyl quinic acid derivatives from propolis. Potent hepatoprotective activity in experimental liver injury models
4. Hepatoprotective and Pancreatoprotective Properties of the Ethanolic Extract of Nigerian Propolis