Honeybees collect nectar and pollen from plants as sources of food. They also collect water to drink and an incredible substance called propolis. Propolis is made from a resin-like material honeybees ...

Propolis, sometimes called bee glue, is an important material for honeybee hives. It’s a complex mixture of plant sap, beeswax, and honeybees’ natural enzymes — and it plays an important role in ...

Propolis is one of the most unique and misunderstood products of the honeybee hive. Its sticky properties that “gum up” the hive parts cause some bee keepers to avoid certain strains of queens that ...

Propolis may have some health benefits for humans, but more large-scale studies are necessary. Potential propolis benefits may include helping heal minor wounds, promoting oral hygiene, aiding ...