Falling leaves, greying skies, thicker jackets, and propolis. The odd one out for autumn is obvious, but propolis is worth exploring for your wellness routine.

Propolis is a bee-made product. Bees build and seal their hives with it, but unlike nectar, pollen, and the honey they make from nectar, they don’t eat propolis. Instead, it’s something you take as a supplement or apply to your skin in creams.

Only a handful of honeybees in a colony collect resins from plants. These are chewed to soften them and then carried back to the hive in pollen baskets, where they are mixed with beeswax, saliva, and pollen.

The job of propolis in the hive is not singular -- it insulates and seals, narrows entrances, and can embalm dead insects to prevent infection.

Scientists have since discovered that propolis is antimicrobial, and there are currently additional studies researching its effects. That doesn’t make it a medicine, but it is an interesting supplement with a history going back thousands of years.

A history of propolis

What makes propolis interesting without even taking it as a supplement is its history. Texts reveal that it was used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.

The Egyptians used it for embalming, a wise use case given that that’s one of the ways bees use it. There’s evidence that shows propolis was used as a traditional healing aid in these cultures too. Clearly, there’s something about propolis.

What’s in it?

Honeybees make propolis with different variations across colonies and locations. A good rule of thumb is that it contains roughly 50% resin and 30% wax. Oils, pollen, and compounds make up the rest.

A scientific deep dive into propolis shows it has essential oils, amino acids, polyphenols, and many more organic constituents in trace amounts.

Propolis supplements and products

The propolis supplements and products you can consume use a refined propolis version with impurities removed to make the product safe.

Bee Health Propolis tests propolis for potency and quality and combines it with high-quality non-synthetic ingredients. We guarantee that the bioflavonoids remain intact -- these are where the potential wellness benefits come from.

Get ready for autumn

It’s probably the case that you already take some supplements. It could be a morning multivitamin or magnesium with your lunch. Propolis is not known to interact negatively with any supplements.

You can safely add propolis to your routine provided you are not allergic to bee products, and if you’re pregnant, you should consult a healthcare professional first.

Propolis capsules

These are 1,000mg capsules available in quantities of 90 or 365 capsules. One capsule per day makes these a three-month or year-long supply.

Propolis gut combo capsules are one of our unique formulations, combining propolis with bacteria such as Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Propolis tablets

A capsule alternative with a 1,000mg dose. Again, available in quantities of 90 or 365 tablets, with a dosage of one per day.

Another tablet is propolis with vitamin C & zinc, ideal when you’re considering taking those supplements or want to consolidate and take fewer tablets.

Propolis liquids

Two products are available: propolis liquid suitable for adding to drinks, shakes, and wet foods, and propolis winter mixture.

Propolis throat spray is also a liquid, but not a pourable one. It’s easier to carry around and use. You can spray it into your throat as and when required.

Propolis creams

You can buy propolis cream in a 30ml or 60ml tub. It moisturises dry skin, with propolis alongside organic ingredients.

Autumn is tough on skin, so it’s good to keep propolis cream with you. You can use it on your hands, arms, and face, but take care around your eyes.

Make propolis a part of your autumn routine

Propolis is worth taking for autumn wellness. It will fit into your routine alongside other supplements and is available in multiple formats.

Browse our complete propolis range to start your journey when you’re ready.