The word propolis is reputed to have been coined by Aristotle, from the Greek
words pro (before) and polis (city), meaning, "before the city, or defender of the
city".
Propolis is a mixture of nutrients including: beeswax, tree resin collected from
plant scion and trunk, bees' saliva and other secretions as catalysts for biochemical
changes. The chemical structure of resin is altered during the collection
process. Bees transport the processed resin-propolis back to the hive, where it
is stored or used.
Bees use propolis to caulk and seal every crack inside of the hive, and spread over
the surfaces of the honeycomb cells with a very thin coat of propolis to sterilize
them that contain the larva, as well as the cells that store the honey and
bee pollen.
Propolis is also used extensively at the entrance of the hive to form an elaborate,
winding tunnel. Bees literally have to crawl through a tight tunnel of propolis
to enter and leave the hive. In this way, bees are cleansed of microbes as they
enter the hive, and the sterility of the beehive is maintained. For the same
reason, propolis is effective in treating hypertension, arteriosclerosis and coronary
disease.
Specifications:
1) Propolis content: >95%
2) Heavy metal content: <3ppm
3) Total flavones: >10.0%
Inner packing:
5kg/aluminum plastic bag
Outer packing:
20kg/ctn
Carton dimensions: 49 x 26 x 20cm
N.W.: 20kg
G.W.: 21.5kg