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Re: Propolis
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Dave Cushman <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 26 Oct 2004 08:41:11 +0100
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Hi Coleene & all

> Can anyone tell
> me if propolis will dissolve in warm oil.

It is not so much that propolis will or will not dissolve in warm oil, there
is a degree of solubility, but it takes a very long time (months, maybe even
years) to achieve.

Dissolve your propolis in the alcohol first then mix the resulting liquid
with your oil for making the soap. Even this method takes a longer time than
most will realise, as propolis takes a long time to fully dissolve in
alcohol (weeks).


Regards & Best 73s... Dave Cushman G8MZY
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