By encapsulating propolis extract within porous particles derived from common baker's yeast, the scientists have successfully overcome propolis's main limitation—poor water solubility. This new ...

Along with bees’ more famous byproduct (that would be honey), propolis has been used for centuries, and in many cultures, to treat both topical and internal medical conditions. In our modern era, this ...

Propolis may have some health benefits for humans, but more large-scale studies are necessary. Potential propolis benefits may include helping heal minor wounds, promoting oral hygiene, aiding ...

Using propolis can decrease bacteria in people with gum infections like periodontitis. Propolis may slow cancer cell growth and has anti-tumor effects. Taking propolis supplements might lead to drug ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. The propolis throat spray from Beekeeper’s Naturals is meant ...

A by-product of honey production largely discarded in Australia could provide an alternative income source for beekeepers across the country. Hidden within the walls of their hives, bees blend up a ...

When bees combine sap from trees with their own discharges and beeswax, they create a sticky, greenish-brown product used as a coating to build their hives. This is propolis, or “bee glue.” Did you ...