Herb
Propolis
A resin bees make to seal the hive, used in throat sprays and salves for its natural antimicrobial, soothing action.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score)
👶 Safe for children?
This remedy carries age-related cautions. Please read them before giving it to a child, and check with your pediatrician or pharmacist first.
- Avoid in pregnancy without guidance; not for infants.
🥄 How to use it
Use a propolis throat spray or lozengeA small medicated sweet that dissolves slowly to soothe the throat. How to make a lozenge → for a sore throat, or dab diluted propolis tinctureA concentrated herbal extract made with alcohol. How to make a tincture → on a cold sore or minor wound; follow product directions.
How much: Per product directions as a spray, lozengeA small medicated sweet that dissolves slowly to soothe the throat. How to make a lozenge →, or diluted tinctureA concentrated herbal extract made with alcohol. How to make a tincture →.
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Propolis is the sticky, resinous 'bee glue' that bees gather from tree buds to seal and protect their hive — and its naturally antimicrobial nature has made it a long-standing remedy for sore throats, mouth and gum troubles, cold sores, and minor wounds. It's most convenient as a throat spray, lozengeA small medicated sweet that dissolves slowly to soothe the throat. How to make a lozenge →, or diluted tinctureA concentrated herbal extract made with alcohol. How to make a tincture →.
Ways to prepare it
⚖️ Cautions
- Those allergic to bees, bee products, or pollen may react — test a small amount first.
- Stop for any swelling, rash, or irritation.
- Avoid in pregnancy without guidance; not for infants.
📚 Why we trust it
- A traditional antimicrobial resin from the hive
- Long used for sore throats, gums, and minor wounds
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
The hive's own guardian balm, freely shared. Protection and healing often come from humble sources.
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