With the season of colds and flu upon us, it also means that you might be battling a sore throat.
For many years, raw honey has been used to cure a sore throat. Because of its antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties, it helps to get rid of viral infections. It's also anti-inflammatory properties reduce swelling and inflamed glands by soothing irritation.
Propolis is also a fantastic natural antibiotic and can be effective in fighting against many bacteria. We recently wrote another great blog post about 6 Ways to Boost Your Health With Propolis and all of its great benefits.
To help you out a little more, we've whipped up a simple recipe for a tried-and-true treatment that is sure to help soothe that scratchy throat featuring our Raw Honey and Propolis Extract.
📸: Tasty Ever After
Awesome recipe, thank you
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Propolis is a resinous mixture produced by honey bees when they collect sap from trees and mix it with beeswax and enzymes. The result: nature’s own protective compound, used by bees to seal their hive and guard against bacteria, fungi, and weather.
Because of its rich composition of polyphenols, flavonoids, and antimicrobial compounds, propolis is now valued as a “bee-made immunity booster” and “ wellness ally.” PMC+2PMC+2
Let’s get real about honey bees for a second: These little guys are basically the world’s MVPs. You think they buzz around making honey for your toast? Bees: The Real Foodies’ Wingmen, Here’s the serious bit: When bees start dropping off, it’s a big red flag for the environment. They’re like those canaries in the coal mine—if they’re not okay, odds are, we’re messing something up (pesticides, climate, you know the drill). Saving the bees isn’t just about saving honey; it’s about keeping our own butts.
Bee Pollen vs. Royal Jelly vs. Propolis: There are numerous bee products available, so let’s take a moment to examine the differences between bee pollen, royal jelly, and propolis.
Bee products have been revered for thousands of years, trans-culturally, for nourishment, healing, and well-being. Today, they are being rediscovered as natural superfoods. Three of the most popular treasures of the hive are bee pollen, royal jelly, and propolis. They’re often combined, but each is also quite distinct in its origins, components and health benefits. Appreciating these differences can help you make the most of what nature’s hardest workers offer.
W A Marsh
August 10, 2019
Very nice and tasty recipe, thanks