The term propolis derives from the Greek “pro” which means defense and “polis” which means city; that is, “defense of the city of bees”.
Bees collect exudate from the leaves, branches and barks of different trees such as oak, pine, alder and birch. They then transform it into resins that maintain an antiseptic environment in the hive and promote their health with their antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Defensive properties also extend to all of us. O Espírito da Colmena propolis, after a 20% extraction process, is the perfect complement during changes in season when our health needs an extra boost.