Tag: Plant resin

Propolis is a complex resinous mixture produced by honeybees, which can contain over 300 identified compounds. Understanding the ingredients in bee propolis is key to appreciating its potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, which depend heavily on the flora accessible to the bees.

Propolis, or "bee glue," is a resinous mixture created by honeybees to seal and protect their hives from disease and predators. The source of this substance, however, is not the bee itself but the natural resins collected from a diverse range of plants, trees, buds, and sap flows. The specific botanical origin of propolis varies greatly depending on the local flora where the bees forage.