I have been searching my back issues of the beekeeping magazines,
    and my beekeeping reference books, for information on the uses of
    propolis. There are lots of articles and references on the uses of
    wax: candles, lotions, polish and such. However, there is a curious
    lack of data on propolis as a valued hive product. There are some
    historical references to the use of propolis as a wound dressing,
    and as a varnish for violins and furniture.
 
    Does anyone have information on small scale production of propolis
    based products? For example, how do you make a propolis based
    varnish? Even if you do not have any formulation data, I am also
    interested in historical and contemporary uses of propolis. Any and
    all references would be appreciated.
 
    Thanks,
 
    Eric Brierley                                   +-----+ .
    President - Davie County Beekeepers Assoc.      |  -  |.
    Mocksville, North Carolina, USA                 +-----+    . ..
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