El propolis, formerly used as fuel, has become a food supplement. This is one more reason why we express our sincere thanks to the bees! do you know the benefits that contribute? Do you know what function it fulfills in the animal kingdom? Read on and delve into the hive.
On this occasion we treat a product from those who delight us with the miel: the bees. He is not so well known but he is gaining more and more followers. And it is that propolis is not just any food. Moreover, it is the only antibiotic made by animals. But first of all we must explain where it comes from.
Where does propolis come from?
There where you see it, propolis is nothing more than construction material. It is a substance that bees remove from the bud of the trees and what do they use to seal the hollow narrower than the hive. The bud is the little bump that grows on the branch before the leaves and flowers come out. Thus, beekeepers extract a black substance from the hive that they later turn into pellets, the most widespread form of marketing. But… Why is it so appreciated?
Already in the animal world it is considered a defense against bacteria and mushrooms. The bees surround the hive propolis, in addition to sealing gaps, to defend against these threats. The bioflavonoids it contains are responsible for its antibiotic activity. Meanwhile, the caffeic acid It is what gives it its antifungal capacity. It is also antiviral, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and immunostimulant.
Therefore, it comes from pearls, for respiratory problems and flu, bronchitis and sore throat. It is also used in creams to treat leather. You have pills, syrups, infusions... If you want to use it, you must do it several times throughout the day but in short doses. It is not going to be that you return to your body dependent on this stimulant.
Not for everyone
Be careful people asthmatic and those who suffer from respiratory allergies. Propolis may contain some trace of pollen capable of arousing uncomfortable sensations as it passes through the throat. It is also not recommended for use in pregnant women y purlins breast-feeding because of a lack of evidence to support its safety. However, there is also no evidence that it is harmful, so the mother should follow her criteria. In any case, we encourage you to consume it if you have the chance and to check on your own its benefits.
