Term: propolis
Literally
meaning: “before
the city”
Origin: Anc Greek
προ-/pro-(=
towards, in front of, before, forward)
+πόλις/polis (=city)
Coined/History
Propolis means “before the city” because this material
was used by bees before or in front (entrance) of their city (honeycomb) in
order to prevent predators intrusions and infections by viruses and bacteria. Some
authors attribute the word to Aristole (384-322 B.C.)
Definition
Propolis is an aromatic
resinous and balsamic material collected by bees from the buds of certain trees
mixed with waxes and honebees’s secretions. It is used to cover small gaps in the hive in
order to sterilize it. Propolis was used for its antiseptic properties through the centuries. I t contains many flavonoids, vitamins and 70% resins and balsam
and 10% essential oils.
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