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Propolis is a complex word, which stands for a protective wall. |
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Pro: Front, Polis: City => To protect in front of a city. |
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Propolis is mixed with the secretion of bumble bees and applied to materials |
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attained from flowers. In order to maintain the survival of their species, the bees |
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smear them onto the entrance or inner walls to protect themselves from harmful |
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bacteria, virus, or predators such as rats. |
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In a year, approximately 100~200g of propolis is collected from bee hives of |
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30~50,000 bumble bees. At most, 300~500g can be collected. This is |
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approximately 1/100 or 1/200 of the amount of royal jelly that is collected, and |
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there are only 10~15 bees that professionally collect propolis. |
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Strengthening of the beehive and maintenance of internal cleanness |
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Strong anti-bacterial effects |
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Protects against external impurities |
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Used as food in emergency cases |
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Controls the temperature and humidity of beehives |
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Used to narrow the passageways to prevent larger predators from entering |
