Bee Propolis

Lion’s Nature Sweet Bee Propolis is another high-quality product from Creekside Health, using high-tech extraction and separation methods to eliminate all undesirable glue-like material and tree sap. This technology can improve the unpleasant smell and taste of bee propolis, and at the same time keeps all of its anti-microbial and nutritional properties. We guarantee the concentration of our bee propolis at least 350mg bee propolis per ml in alcohol free producs. This useful food supplement has very good results for those who have low immune system, especially a chronic respiratory problem, such as cold, allergies, flu coughing, etc. Researches showed taking bee propolis will shorten the duration of cold; however if you take bee propolis for a long time, you will reduce the risk of respiratory illness.

About Bee propolis

Bee is one of the oldest species in the world - it came into existence 50 million years ago - much longer than human history. Some people believe bee propolis is the main contributing factor to such a long living history.

Bee propolis is made up of a glue-like material derived from tree bark, leaves, stems, and the secretions of bees such as saliva and wax. Some ingredients of bee propolis contain tree sap, bee wax, essential oil, flower pollen, and enzymes. The beneficial effects of propolis include alleviating toothache and pains associate with menstrual periods, accelerating the recovery of wounds and dermal problems, and killing microbes.

Bee propolis contains 149 materials that are beneficial to human health, some of which are anti-cancer, anti-microbial and can enhance our immune system. These materials can be classified into three categories: flavonoids, vitamin P, and micronutrients.

The use of Bee Propolis in history
In the history of many nations, bee propolis has been used for treating or preventing diseases in a variety of ways. According to the "Dictionary of Herbs", written by Shee-Jen Lee a highly recognized Chinese herbalist in the Ming dynasty, bee propolis is effective in alleviating toothache and killing bacteria. In the Ancient Roman Empire's medical history, bee propolis is effective in treating dermal and symptoms associate with menstrual cycles. East Europeans often use the mixture of bee propolis and other herbs to treat diseases. The first nations in North America applied bee propolis on wounds obtained during hunting to speed up the healing process.

Rich medicinal ingredients in bee propolis
The researchers from the Oxford University in England discovered that bee propolis contains 149 ingredients that are beneficial to the human body. French Scientist, Remy Chauvin also performed many research examinations and found that there are many anti-microbial ingredients in bee propolis. Furthermore, he discovered that these natural anti-microbial ingredients do not cause side effects because they function by enhancing human body's immune system to fight against the invasion of bacteria and viruses. Therefore bee propolis does not harm the normal cells in human body.

a. Flavonoids
Bee propolis contains 41 different flavonoids, which could function by:
1. strengthening the cellular structures, thus rejuvenating our cells
2. suppressing the formation of malign tumors
3. relieving the parasympathetic nervous system by reducing the pressure
4. fighting against the free radicals

b. Vitamin P
Vitamin P can stimulate the production of interferon. Dr. Bent Havsteen, a professor at KIE University in Germany, points out that the Vitamin P in bee propolis is like a natural aspirin while it does not cause side effects.

c. Nutritional values
Bee propolis is rich in nutrients, which include: Vitamin B, C, E, and Vitamin A precursor. In addition, bee propolis also contains amino acids, enzymes, and minerals such as Cu, Fe, Mg, Zn, Si, etc. These are all essential nutrients that our body needs. Other beneficial ingredients include dopamine, which can soothe our emotions and cleanse our bodies.

Conclusion
Bee propolis contains many beneficial properties (influenza, fever, inflammation of the linings of oral cavity and throat, inflammation of the diaphragm, tuberculosis, sinusitis, dermatitis, ulcer, duodenal ulcer, and immune dysfunctions, etc.) Medical researches related to bee propolis from all over the world highly praise the benefits of bee propolis. The WHO (World Health Organization) is under consideration in including bee propolis in the nutritional and wellness plan, which will make the values of bee propolis even more widely known and clear.