We often hear about black tea, green tea or sometime white tea. But what is…
Month: December 2013
Health benefits of Spirulina
Spirulina fits the description of a super food because it is a wonderful source of…
Health benefits of White Tea
What is white tea? Is white tea just black tea made with more milk? Yes,…
Health benefits of Cashew nuts
Delicious and crunchy, cashew nuts are a popular snack as well as a healthy source…
Health benefits of Graviola or Soursop
In case you had watched Dwayne Johnson starrer movie, The Rundown (Welcome to the Jungle),…
Health benefits of Incan berries
Yet another super food, Incan berries have been valued for their nutritious benefits ever since…
Health benefits of Curry leaf
If you have noticed small fried green leaves in Indian food, it has to be…
Health benefits of Propolis or Bee glue
What is Propolis? Propolis is viscous resin which oozes from bark and buds of some trees like conifers. Honey Bees while collecting nectar also collect propolis in their pollen baskets. Honey Bees mix propolis with wax flakes secreted from their abdomen. This propolis, also known as Honey bee glue, is used to seal the interior of the hive cells which store honey or eggs. Studies are being carried out on health benefits of Propolis. Propolis acts as antiseptic or antibacterial agent and protects honey and eggs form various microbes, bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
What does Propolis contain? Honey Bees use resin from variety of trees and plants, hence Propolis differ in their chemical composition from place to place. Propolis is chemically complex substance. Along with hundreds of chemical compounds, it mainly contains flavonoids, terpenes, benzoic acids, caffeic acid, phenolics, cinnamic acids, aromatic oil and bee wax among others, which are responsible for its health benefits, mainly the anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory properties of Propolis or Honey bee glue.
Vitamin and Mineral Content of Propolis: In a paper presented at Leningrad Scientific Conference on the Application of Apiculture (bee culture) in Medicine, mentioned that Bee Glue or Propolis is rich in Vitamin A (carotene), Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, biotin, an array of bioflavonoids. Propolis contains nearly all known vitamins except Vitamin K. Propolis contains 500 more bioflavonoids (vitamin P) than what oranges contain. It contains all mineral required by the body including like Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Silica, Potassium, Phosphorus, Cobalt and Copper among others.
Health Benefits of Burdock Root
We know potato as poor man’s food. But do you know the food which is…
Health benefits of Lucuma
Lucuma, scientifically known as Pouteria lucuma has its origins in Peru and is considered to…
Health benefits of Teff grain
We wont be surprised if you hear Teff for the first time. Teff (Eragrostis tef)…
Health benefits of Mulberries
Highly nutritious and extremely delicious, Mulberries are loved and enjoyed by people throughout the world….
Health benefits of Acai Berry
Berries are generally considered to be excellent for your health. Acai berries have made it…
Health benefits of Himalayan salt
Himalayan salt is crystal salt that originates from Pakistan in the east karakorom range of…
Health benefits of lotus root
Did you know that you can eat roots of lotus plant? Yes the same plant…