Propolis
Propolis is used by bees to seal the hive. Propolis is a bee medicine, protecting them from bacteria, viruses and fungi; people use it for the same health benefits.
Raw Honey
Royal Honey comes straight from the beehive, and though it may be strained, no heating is involved.
Royal Jelly
As its name suggests royal jelly is fed to the young larvae that eventually grows up to become Queen Bee. Royal jelly contains an antibacterial protein, which Japanese researchers named roylisin. Royalisn is rich in amino acids and is an effective deterrent for staph and strep species of bacteria . Royal jelly shows potential as an anti-tumor substance. In the Japanese research, royal jelly had a significant effect on treating sarcoma cells but no effect on leukemia cells.
Whipped Honey
Whipped honey is a naturally occurring glucose that spontaneously crystallizes; the crystallization is controlled, yielding a creamy honey. Whipped honey is a dense, rich product that makes a wonderful addition to sugar (body”> scrubs, face and hair masks.
Commercial Raw Honey
This is honey with a minimum amount of processing.
A final thought
Our friends the bees produce many helpful substances for us that accentuate natural beauty. There are numerous health benefits to the bee products mentioned, primarily moisturizing various types of curly or wavy hair and cuddling sensitive skin. It is a good idea to respect bees, treating them as true friends rather than foes, giving them their space, while appreciating their numerous gifts.
*It is important to take note of the fact that honey is a serious allergen for some individuals; honey is contraindicated for nursing mothers and babies who are not yet immune to some of the bacteria it contains.
