There’s little doubt that most people have heard about the health benefits of honey – immune and DNA protection are just two of them – but I think fewer people are probably familiar with propolis. Propolis, a compound produced by bees from plant material, has been used for thousands of years to promote immune health and wellness. With a long history of human use, dating back to the ancient world, propolis continues to be intensively studied and recommended today.

Because it is a multi-antimicrobial, propolis can be used for bacteria, viral, and fungal illnesses. It has also shown great anticancer benefits as well. Modern uses include as a general immune tonic, cold and flu treatment, infections, asthma, and others.