![]() ![]() Propolis has been used by humans topically for treatment of wounds, skin ulcers and rashes and in oral forms as therapy of diabetes, obesity, cancer and other conditions. The sealant action of propolis protects the hive from microorganisms, spores and mold. Propolis is hard and breakable in cold temperatures but soft, flexible and sticky when warmed, so that it can be used to fill gaps, close holes and build the beehive. Propolis is a natural resinous product that is collected by bees from various plants and mixed with beeswax and salivary enzymes. Bee pollen has been reported to cause allergic reactions in patients with asthma, atopic dermatitis and with allergies to pollen. Bee pollen is purported to be beneficial for cancer, arthritis and to improve athletic performance, but has not been shown to have these activities. Bee pollen is sold as a dietary supplement and is claimed to have antiinflammatory and antibacterial activity. Its composition is highly variable but includes vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. ![]() The pollen is collected by placing traps in the bee hive that knocks off some of the pollen collected by the bees. Beeswax is edible, but is usually combined with other ingredients or used as a covering for products such as cheese for preservation and prevention of mold or fungal contamination.īee pollen is the mixture of plant and flower pollen with nectar and saliva that is used in honey production by bees. Beeswax has been used by humans for centuries as a lubricant, glaze or polishing solution or waterproofing gel. Beeswax consists largely of fatty acid esters of long-chain alcohols. Bees make a variety of products that they use as food, for production of honey, in construction and repair of the hive and as sealants to prevent spoilage.īeeswax (cera alba) is the natural wax produced in the abdominal segments of worker bees which is secreted and deposited in scales and then collected and used to build the honey comb for storage of honey and protection of larvae in the hive. ![]()
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