Since propolis components are dependent on the local plant sources and
conditions, and propolis is a sponge for any contaminants,
I am often disturbed by articles that don't emphasize the unique nature
of each batch. I have natural food buffs thinking propolis is propolis
is propolis, at least until I assure them that I'm not ingesting any
propolis except that fully tested, or from my chemical free hives in a
mostly national forest location. I'd love to see more research to ID
those components, if any, in all propolis and possible beneficial
effects. Not that I don't appreciate the work being done, just wish the
caveat was included for the non-beekeepers.
Carolyn in Plum Branch SC
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