What is Propolis?

Propolis is a rich resinous substance made by bees to repair, protect and sterilise their hives. They use propolis to repair honeycombs and cracks in the hive and line the inner walls of nests. Bees use propolis to protect to create a sterile hive environment that wards off disease and use it to maintain their hive entrance to keep the colony safe from predators.

What makes Propolis so incredible?

Propolis is a powerful antimicrobial agent, that is high in bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids are potent antioxidants that can help protect the body from free radicals. Free radicals can damage normally healthy cells in the body and have a huge impact on the immune system. 

Propolis has been known for centuries as one of nature’s most powerful compounds. Research has shown that bioflavonoids found in bee propolis can reduce inflammation and stimulate the immune system, which may help with respiratory health and viral, bacterial or fungal infections.

How do bees make propolis?

Bees collect pollen, young tree buds, tree and plant resin, nectar and pollen for food, mixing it with beeswax and bee enzymes, turning these elements into propolis. It is waxy in nature and thick enough to be used for hive construction to protect the colony in the hive from the elements of weather, disease, and invaders.

Who used Propolis first?

Organic Manuka Honey and propolis have been used extensively since ancient times due to their significant health benefits. From folk medicine to Egyptian cadaver balming, the Greeks and Romans used it as a disinfectant and antiseptic. It was well known that Italian Luther, Antonio Stradivari, used it as violin varnish in the 17th century. Preserved so beautifully, Stradivaris violins are worth hundreds of thousands of dollars for the few that are left today.

Propolis was used in clinics during the Second World War to treat lung problems and tuberculosis, as well as treating stomach ulcers, burns, sore throats and wounds.

The Powerful Health Benefits of Propolis 

• Powerful antioxidant properties that will boost and protect your immune system
• Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections 
• Cough, cold and flu remedies
• Excellent for all wound healing
• Safely treat cold sores, mouth ulcers and gums
• Excellent treatment for burns, dermatitis and acne 
• Heals scars, stretch marks, and surgery scars
• Helps to fight and reduce  inflammation
• A powerful skin rejuvenator that can help to retain moisture
• May reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

TranzAlpine Organic Propolis Tincture

The TranzAlpine Organic Propolis Tincture is safe enough to be used topically or internally every day.Our highest strength Propolis Tincture BIF40+ delivers 40mg of active Propolis flavonoids per recommended dose.

• Certified Organic
• 100% New Zealand Propolis
• Harvested, processed and packed on the South Island in New Zealand
• Non-Gmo
• No Chemicals

The TranzAlpine Organic Propolis Tincture is made from the highest quality New Zealand Propolis in an alcohol base delivering a powerful antioxidant that can be applied directly to your skin.

Propolis is a wonderful natural protective system designed to support well-being, with well-known antioxidant properties to help maintain a healthy immune system.

Propolis in our Health and Wellbeing Range

Propolis is an exceptional health and wellness supplement on its own but can be used for a wide range of needs when combined with other powerful organic ingredients. 

Visit our Health and Wellness range and discover some of our propolis and honey products you can use all year round to boost the health of your family..

Manuka honey lozenges with propolis

Organic Manuka Honey throat and chest syrup

Manuka honey lozenges with blackcurrant

Propolis and Organic Manuka Honey throat spray and more.

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The TranzAlpine Honey Promise

112 years ago, we knew that the commitment we made to the environment and our bees would not only ensure the protection of our natural pollinators and their habitat, but set us apart for years to come.

Our customers around the world know that when they buy a TranzAlpine Honey product, they know exactly where it came from and that it is what it claims to be.

TranzAlpine Honey continues to be dedicated to driving awareness around the critical importance of organic practices and the protection of the pristine natural regions that we are so proud to live in and be the guardians of.

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