How much does propolis sell for?
You can expect to get around $380 a kilo for pure propolis, and most companies will pay for freight too. The amount of propolis you can collect from one hive varies. Some beekeepers find they only harvest about 50 – 150g in a season, but using special procedures and a collection mat this can increase to 1kg or more.
What is propolis good for?
Propolis is a resin-like material made by bees from the buds of poplar and cone-bearing trees. Bees use it to build hives, and it may contain beehive byproducts. Propolis seems to help fight against bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It might also have anti-inflammatory effects and help skin heal.
Where can we get propolis?
Where to get propolis. Propolis can be purchased in pharmacies or health food stores. Topical forms include creams, ointments, and lotions. Propolis can also be taken orally and comes in tablet, liquid extract, and capsule form.
What can I do with raw propolis?
Propolis can be applied directly to the skin, however that may get a little messy. Luckily, propolis also comes in ointment, cream, and lotion form. Apply propolis topically for skin issues such as wounds, burns, eczema, and even acne.
Does harvesting propolis harm bees?
Selling propolis is big business due to a high demand in the healthcare industry. However, small scale beekeepers can also harvest raw propolis from their hives. No damage is done to the bees in the hive with normal harvest methods.
Can I chew propolis?
You can chew propolis chunks but the problem some people encounter is that raw propolis, with it being so dark in color, can stain the teeth over time. So I recommend you either swallow the chunks whole like a pill or blend them into a smoothie or shake.
Does raw propolis expire?
Over 12 months of proper storage, propolis will lose very little or none of its antibacterial activities. Alcohol extracts may be stored even longer.
How much propolis can a hive produce?
You can expect to yield approximately 150-200g per hive per year. Cooler areas and areas with specific floral compositions, such as native sedge grasses, tend to produce more propolis. Propolis extraction is a complex process.
Is bee pollen the same as propolis?
Bee pollen is the mixture of various pollens collected by bees to make honey. Propolis is a mixture of beeswax and other oils and resins collected by bees and used in construction of the bee hive and in preserving honey and other perishables.
Is royal jelly the same as propolis?
Propolis is a resinous substance that is collected from a variety of plants by bees. Royal jelly is a thick, milky substance that is secreted by the worker bees to feed the queen and her larvae.
Does Manuka honey contain propolis?
Our Manuka Honey range only contains Pure New Zealand Honey sourced from pristine wilderness areas around the South Island and has added 1.56g Propolis extract, which is equivalent to 0.625g of fresh Propolis.