Propolis Tincture

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Salvita Propolis Tincture, or ‘bee glue’, is a sticky resinous substance produced by honey bees from different plant sources such as leaves, flowers, and bud exudates, modified by bee secretions and wax. It is collected from plants in a non-destructive way. Bees employ it to smooth out internal walls, seal cracks in the hives, as well as to defend the colony against infections due to its high antimicrobial properties and support their immunity. Therefore, bees use propolis to maintain their health and keep their hive sterile. 

Propolis has various biological and pharmacological properties, attracting intense interest in its medicinal applications. With more than 300 biological active phytochemicals, Propolis is a complex, highly active, antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory agent. This natural antibiotic is the most scientifically studied of all beehive products and is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of compromised immune systems, especially where there is resistance to man-made antibiotics. Propolis is often taken at the beginning of winter or when there is prior knowledge of a hospital stay or travel by air. It is an ideal addition to the home medicine cabinet and has the added benefit of being analgesic when applied externally to wounds, stings, and skin trauma.

The Salvita ethanolic propolis extracts are made from the highest grade raw propolis that is ethically and sustainably harvested from holistically managed honeybees in pristine mountain apiaries in the South Western Cape Peninsula and Klein Karoo. The chemical and bioactive characteristics of propolis are highly dependent on its geographic origin. This optimised, ultraconcentrated formulation of propolis allows consumers to reap the full benefits of its unique biological properties.

RECOMMENDED USAGE

Take daily as a food supplement to maintain natural immunity and treat long-term conditions. It can also be used to treat acute conditions, infections, and inflammation.

Acute conditions:

Adults: 15 drops
Children 3 - 6 years: 2 – 3 drops
Children 6 - 12 years: 7 - 10 drops
Dilute in raw honey or 50 ml of water and take 3 times daily

Maintenance dose: half the therapeutic dose twice daily

For sore throat: gargle and swallow

Ulcers and cold sores: add undiluted drops directly to the infected area

For ear infections: mix 3 drops of propolis tincture with 5 ml of olive oil and drop 2x drops into the infected ear three times daily.

Eye infections: Dilute 5 drops of propolis in 25 ml of water and wash the infected eye with this dilution three to four times a day.

To eliminate alcohol, add drops to hot water, allow it to cool and drink.

COMPOSITION

Key Ingredients:

South African non-irradiated bee propolis, ethanol

OTHER INGREDIENTS

None

DOES NOT CONTAIN

Colourants, fillers, gluten and preservatives

STORAGE

Store in a cool dry place (<25°C), away from sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. 

PRODUCT FORM

Liquid

WARNINGS/CONTRAINDICATION

If pregnant, nursing or taking medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.

Do not use this product if you have an allergy or sensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Take caution if allergic to bee products.

Please review package insert (if available) for further information.