This natural substance- also known as "bee bread," is a fine, powder-like substance that flowers produce and bees gather. Bee propolis contains B-vitamins, amino acids, vitamin C and minerals.
Sticky, brownish gum gathered by bees from trees and buds and used to seal cracks and drafts in the hive. Also called "bee-glue".
sap or resinous materials collected from trees or plants by bees and used to strengthen the comb and to seal cracks; also called bee glue.
Plant resins collected and modified by bees; used to fill in small spaces inside the hive.
a resinous, waxy material collected by bees from buds of trees and used to build their hives.
A resinous material collected by the Hive-Bees from the opening buds of various trees. 175
Protective barrier, anti-inflammatory, stimulates cell renewal, boosts immune system, made by bees.
sap or resinous materials collected from trees or plants by bees and used to strengthen the comb, close.up cracks, etc.; also called bee glue.
As A Treatment"...Because of its antibacterial and antifungal qualities it is a frequent ingredient in salves, lozenges, chewing gum and toothpastes..."
As A Treatment"One of the most well-documented products from the honey bee, propolis (also called Russian penicillin or bee glue) is known in countries outside the United States as a powerful, natural antibiotic..."
Propolis is a wax-like resinous substance collected by honey bees from tree buds or other botanical sources and used as cement and to seal cracks or open spaces in the hive. Its color varies from green to brown and reddish, depending of its botanical source. Honey bees will use propolis to attempt to seal any gap inside the hive that is smaller than 3/16" or 1/4" (5 mm or 6 mm) while they leave themselves a bee space of approximately 9.5 mm, or 3/8", larger spaces being filled with wax comb.