Propolis is a product of nature, color and consistency varied, prepared by bees from various substances collected from plants, used as a defense shield in the hive. It has components of high antioxidant, and anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties, known in folk medicine and proven in the scientific literature

The Brazilian Propolis is known as one of the world's best as it is produced in a country with a rich variety of climates and vegetation, resulting the production of unique types of propolis, with distinct properties and actions.

Polenectar® Brazil Green Bee Propolis Liquid from the resin of “Baccharis dracunculifolia”, a Brazilian native plant near the Amazon River region. Together with beeswax, this resinous substance is used by bees to construct hives. It is a rich source of flavonoids and phenols, the two active ingredients known for their effective anti-inflammatory properties. Propolis also contains Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE), Artepillin C, antibacterial and antiviral abilities as well as factors for glycemic and insulin control. Furthermore, propolis can act as an antioxidant agent, diminishing free radicals in the body. Taking Polenectar® Green Bee Propolis daily will enhance your immune system.

Health benefits

 Antibacterial action: The propolis is popularly known as a natural antibiotic. The great advantage of its use in relation to common antibiotics is that it destroys harmful bacteria, maintaining beneficial, such as bacteria of the intestinal flora.

 Antiviral: Is a powerful ally in fighting the herpes and influenza viruses. It also prevents the onset of colds, pneumonia, colds and respiratory diseases.

 Antifungal: Their action further extends to fungi such as Candida albicans, responsible for vaginal, oral and digestive tract infections. "Propolis also has antimycotic action, acting on some fungi and yeasts, especially mycoses and itching in the body, nail fungus and seborrheic dermatitis. In such cases, we use shampoos based on propolis, ointments and propolis extract," explains zootechnist.

 Immunostimulant function: Scientific studies also show the benefit of propolis to strengthen the immune system. The fact of stimulating the immune cells propolis becomes a potent anti-infective agent. "It stimulates the production of antibody-producing cells and globulin important for patients with low resistance"

Fights free radicals: In addition to having antioxidant action, which block the action of free radicals on healthy cells, propolis preserves the action of vitamin C, a powerful anti-aging antioxidant.

 Function healing and regenerating tissue: The presence of flavonoids and amino acids considered regenerating tissue, propolis becomes effective in the treatment of dermatitis, wounds, ulcers and burns. "It is known that most stomach ulcers are caused by Helicobacter pylori bacillus, which is highly sensitive to propolis. This justifies its use in the treatment of gastric infections," explains apicurista.

 Pain relief: Its anesthetic function makes propolis an excellent supplement in fighting tonsillitis, sore throat, toothache, among others.

 Recommendations for use:

 Adults - 20 to 30 drops diluted in ½ a glass of water or juice, 1 to 3 times a day, or more times, as needed.

Children - half the dose