What are the effects of propolis

Propolis is an aromatic gelatinous solid formed by sealing the resin of peach, apricot, plum, pine and cypress trees, mixed with bees' own saliva and processed by bees. Propolis is cold, pungent, bitter, nutritious, and of great edible value.

Enhance immune system

Propolis flavonoids can regulate immune function, enhance macrophage phagocytosis and natural killer cell activity, increase antibody production, enhance humoral and cellular immunity, and improve resistance to disease and self-healing.

Beauty and skin care

Propolis contains flavonoids that have antioxidant, free radical scavenging, aging delaying, cell renewal and tissue repair effects.

Anti-inflammatory and analgesic

Propolis contains brasses, which are effective anti-inflammatory, anti-itching, anti-pain, anti-frost, anti-cracking and anti-sunburn compounds. If you feel a sore throat, take a small amount of propolis with warm water to relieve it.

Benefit cardiovascular health

Propolis can reduce the brittleness and permeability of blood vessels, improve blood circulation, purify blood, regulate blood lipids and blood pressure, lower blood sugar, lower cholesterol, lower blood viscosity, anti-atherosclerosis and anti-thrombosis.

Anti-cancer

It shows strong anti-mutagenic properties against carcinogenic substances in the diet, inhibits the metabolic activity of carcinogenic substances, regulates cellular contemporaries, and promotes the production of tumor necrosis factor.

Promotes tissue cell regeneration

Propolis can promote tissue regeneration and repair lesion damage of internal organ tissues, and has a protective effect on liver, gallbladder and kidney organs. In addition, propolis has various physiological activities such as anti-pathogenic microorganisms, anti-infection, anti-ulcer, anti-spasm, anti-radiation, anti-hypoxia and anti-fatigue.

Nutritional composition of propolis

Propolis is rich in more unique active substances - quercetin, terpenoids, caffeic acid phenethyl ester and other flavonoids; propolis is also rich in aromatic volatile oils, alkenoids, fatty acids, minerals, proteases, vitamins and other nutrients.

How to consume propolis

Dipping: In case of wet propolis, such as propolis liquid, it can be dipped in steamed bread, buns, etc. Swallowing: propolis capsules with warm water, one each in the morning and evening. Mixing: propolis can also be mixed with milk, coffee, honey water and other beverages and then consumed, which can improve the taste and avoid sticking of propolis. On an empty stomach: Propolis is rich in nutritional elements and is particularly effective on an empty stomach.

Contraindications of propolis consumption

Before consuming propolis, a food allergy test is required, such as spraying propolis on the throat with propolis spray, if there is no abnormal reaction, it can be consumed. Propolis should not be taken together with western medicine, because honey will strengthen the effect of the medicine and at the same time, expand the side effects of the medicine.