Propolis has a special compound called pinocembrin, a flavonoid that acts as an antifungal. These anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties make propolis helpful in wound healing. One study found that propolis can help people who have had traumatic burns heal faster by speeding up new healthy cell growth.
Mark Leong:
Is propolis really an antibacteria or anti-inflammation agent?
Mark Leong:
Boom! Welcome to another episode of The Honey Secrets. This is Mark Leong here, your Asia’s Juice Guru.
Terry Tong:
And I’m Terry, from GTCL.
Mark Leong:
All right. So today, we’re going to share another amazing secret when it comes to honey. And before I go into that part, right, a lot of people have been asking us… and thanks for all those questions that you guys have been sending to us. And we decided that this episode we’re going to share about propolis.
Mark Leong:
Everyone has been asking what is propolis, and is propolis really an antibacteria, or anti-inflammation agent.
Terry Tong:
That’s right. So basically, propolis is actually plant resin, which is a bit like a sap that trees or plants release naturally. So what the bees do is that they collect propolis and they use it to seal holes in their hives. Or for the stingless bees, they actually use it to build their hives together with the beeswax, which is why the honey is infused with propolis.
Terry Tong:
So propolis has been used for centuries as an antibacterial property, and it’s used to kill germs, bacteria. So it’s really effective. If you’re sick and you want a natural antibiotic, I would suggest taking propolis.
Mark Leong:
So propolis and honey, they are two different things, right?
Terry Tong:
Yes.
Mark Leong:
So don’t get confused when it comes to propolis and honey. So Terry, I know you carry around a small little bottle with you. You have it with you today?
Terry Tong:
Yes, I do.
Mark Leong:
In fact, I’m having a sore throat now. So this is with propolis, and what you got to do is that. That’s it.
Terry Tong:
Better?
Terry Tong:
Yeah, so this product actually is formulated for traveling. So when you travel, you can boost your immunity while you’re traveling, very simply. And all you have to do is to spray to the back of your throat to kill off any bacteria, especially if you’re on a plane where the air is really quite germy.
Mark Leong:
So Terry, I think we have got a lot of parents, uncles, aunties, and even adults that are watching right now, where they have busy schedule, busy lives every day. And some of them, in fact, might be suffering from certain conditions now. So do you recommend them to take propolis, for example, if they are having fever or coughs?
Terry Tong:
Yeah. So generally, propolis is used to boost one’s immunity. So as long as you have any illnesses or diseases that is related to your immune system, you can use propolis to help boost your immunity and to fight off these illnesses.
Mark Leong:
And how many times, or what is the dosage that you recommend an individual take on a single day?
Terry Tong:
I would say it depends on your symptom. And I would suggest trying out a little bit first to see if you have any allergic reactions. If you don’t, then you can increase your dosage. But there isn’t really a fixed dosage because this is a natural product.
Mark Leong:
Okay, so guys, try it out before you go to your doctors. Try it out for one or two days and see how it goes. If you are recovering, then continue it. If it’s not, then only go to your doctor, and then only start popping all those drugs out there. So we hope you have benefited from this episode today about Honey Secrets and where we share with you about what is propolis.
Mark Leong:
Stay tuned now for the next episode that is coming soon. This is Mark Leong, once again, your Asia’s Juice Guru. And we have Terry here with me in the open garden. And look out for us. Ciao.
