Just a small point regarding the post on propolis...I market several bee
products in the U.S., Royal Jelly, Propolis and Pollen. I have stiff
competition from many U.S. based concerns...so the statement that
propolis has not caught on in the west is somewhat ill-informed. I can't
keep my distributors supplied. There are several forms
available...including lozenges and tincture..(one hint; filter the
propolis tincture before use as the active constituents are all alcohol
soluble). As far as the lead content...propolis collectors should be used.
Never, NEVER scrape queen excluders or painted surfaces to collect the
pollen.
 
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