25 Propolis
The composition of propolis varies with its geographic and plant source, as well as with the collection season. 1, 4 the alcohol extract of propolis is called propolis wax or tincture, with the insoluble residue known as propolis resin. 3, 5 propolis contains 50% resin and vegetable balsam, 30% wax, 10% essential and aromatic oils, 5% pollen, and. While the composition of propolis will differ somewhat depending on which trees the bees gather the resins from, the typical composition tends to be approximately 45-55% resins, 25-35% waxes and fatty acids, 10% essential 25 propolis oils and aromatic compounds (phenolics), which includes vanillin and gives propolis the wonderful vanilla-like smell, and 5%. 10. propolis an effective treatment for warts. this is a benefit i’ve had personal experience with. propolis tincture killed a plantars wart of mine in less than two weeks and it has never come back. reported in the international journal of dermatology in november of 2009, scientists found...