Propolis tincture | 10% | 30ml

What is propolis?

Propolis, a natural bee product, is created when bees seal gaps in their hives and boxes. They collect this substance from trees and shrubs, preferably from poplars and birches, but also from other plants. Within a bee colony, only a few dozen bees are involved in gathering propolis, resulting in about 50-100 grams per colony per year.

Applications and Use of Propolis Tincture:

Note - tincture from 'imkerij de iemhof' consists of 10% propolis, about 10% water, and 80% alcohol.

Propolis tincture has long been used for its specific properties.

In the form of a tincture, it can be taken together with, for example, honey or bread.

Discover More about Propolis with Wiebe Braam:

Wiebe Braam's book contains more detailed information about the use and applications of propolis. This author has conducted extensive research into the properties and application possibilities of propolis.

Suitable for Animals:

Propolis can also be applied to animals.

Warning for Possible Allergies:

Be aware of possible allergic reactions to propolis, which may occur in some individuals.

Time for Effect:

Keep in mind that it may take some time before you notice results when using propolis.

Harvesting Propolis:

Some of the propolis is obtained during the cleaning of hives and frames. Raw propolis is created by scraping off propolis and wax. Recently, propolis is also harvested by using special mesh or cover frames. Mesh or boards with slots are placed on the bee colonies to stimulate the production of propolis.

Processing Propolis:

Raw propolis is first cleaned of visible impurities. It is then heated to about 80 degrees Celsius. This melts the wax in the raw propolis, allowing it to be separated from the propolis. The still warm propolis is cut into small pieces and placed in a bottle with pure alcohol. After about a month, all the propolis is dissolved, while wax and dirt residues do not dissolve and are removed by sedimentation or filtration. The resulting tincture can be diluted to the correct strength or used for making ointment.