Description

Propolis (bee glue) has been known for centuries and is as old as honey. It has been used by man for ages. There are records suggesting the use of it by ancient Egyptians, Persians and Romans. Hippocrates is said to have used propolis to cure wounds and ulcers, both external and internal. The Romans also revered the bee and propolis extensively. The ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians were aware of the healing properties of propolis and made extensive use of it as a medicine.

Propolis, or bee glue, is a natural wax-like resinous substance found in bee hives where it is used by honeybees as cement and to seal cracks or open spaces.

Propolis is reputed to have antiseptic, antibacterial, antimycotic, astringent, spasmolytic, anti- inflammatory, anesthetic, antioxidant, antitumoural, antifungal, antiulcer, anticancer, and immunomodulatory effects. It has been used in a variety of applications, which include ointments and creams used in wound healing, treatment of burns, skin problems, and ulcers. Various propolis preparations have been applied in treatment of laryngological problems, gynecological diseases, asthma, and diabetes.

 It has been known for a long time that propolis and its extracts have a positive effect on tissue regeneration and promotes the healing processes in damaged cartilage. In orthopedics propolis preparations were applied to bones in the cases of purulent inflammation thanks to which inflammatory process was inhibited and osseous tissue was restored.

What’s more, clinical trials on the effects of propolis for recovery after exercise have shown that while adding no increase in weight, the trial showed that propolis supplementation has a definite effect on improving TAC and GSH and reduces TOS, MDA, and OSI following intense exercise. (Abbreviations: GSH, glutathione; IL, interleukin; MDA, malondialdehyde; OSI, oxidative stress index; TAC, total antioxidant capacity; TOS, total oxidant status.)

There’s even ongoing research that suggests propolis may be good for male sexual health by increasing sperm count and virility.

So added as a daily supplement or for after training recouperation or sexual health. Propolis is definitely worth adding to your daily supplement intake.