> >TO ALL,
> >
> >I would like the chemical composition and properties of propolis.
> >indications for use
> >AND WHEN NO USE.
> >
> >THANKS,
> >VAGNER
> >
Vagner,
propolis is a resinous substance, collected from various exudations
from trees and other woody plants - it is apparently made up of
various substances and does not have a specific chemical formula. As
for its uses - bees use it to plug holes in the hive, reduce openings
(to both weather and enemies) etc. It has been used in medicine - to
dress wounds (especially burn wounds) and cosmetics. and apparently
stradivarius used it as part of a varnish to finish his violins. you
should check recent issues of apicultural abstracts, as there have
been a number of abstracts, espcially about the medicinal properties
of propolis, which may give more insight about the uses of propolis
(it appears to be a developing research area). hope this information
helps.
nikite
 
 
 
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