Honey has been cherished for centuries for its natural sweetness, versatility, and health benefits. However, not all honey is created equal. With an abundance of options on the market, ranging from supermarket blends to premium single-origin varieties, it’s essential to understand honey quality — what makes honey truly the best for your health and well-being … Read more
Honey’s texture and taste come in a delightful and endlessly surprising range. Each variety of this nature’s golden gift offers unique characteristics and appeal. From the smooth, pourable consistency of liquid honey to the thick, spreadable nature of creamed honey, and even the firm, crystallised textures of hard-set varieties, honey’s form is influenced by factors … Read more
Honey has long been cherished not just as a natural sweetener, but as a remarkable superfood loaded with powerful health benefits. Packed with antioxidants — especially polyphenols and flavonoids — it helps protect your cells from oxidative damage, supports a strong immune response, and calms inflammation. But honey benefits do not end there. Honey’s magic … Read more
Making an Oil-Based Propolis Extract at Home Oil-based propolis extract is a great alternative for those who prefer not to use alcohol-based tinctures. This type of extract on its own can be used both topically and internally, depending on the oil. It can further be use to make propolis salve by mixing it with beeswax … Read more
Propolis has been a staple in traditional medicine for centuries. It’s a resin-like substance bees collect from tree buds and sap flows. Its healing properties have led to its use in treating wounds, infections, and mouth ailments. Beyond traditional uses, modern science has begun to recognise its potential, particularly for oral health. One of the … Read more
Propolis extracts are available in various forms such as tinctures, pastes, ointments, powders, tablets, and capsules. Perhaps the most common extracts are alcohol-based (known as propolis tincture) or water-based. Propolis tincture and water based extract can be made at home, and it is quite easy. Yet, they are effective and versatile, and can be used … Read more
Honey bees, though tiny insects, are real master crafters of various products that have captivated humans for centuries. I learnt about some of them in my childhood: honey (of course), propolis and wax. Much later I found out that there are other remarkable things that can be discovered in a bee hive, each with its … Read more
In nature propolis plays a vital role in maintaining the health of a bee colony. It acts as an antimicrobial agent, preventing diseases from spreading within the hive. This natural defense mechanism has piqued human interest, leading to the discovery and utilization of its health benefits in our own lives. Nowadays due to its antioxidant, … Read more
It turns out even seasoned beekeepers do not always know much about propolis, its benefits, research about it, and simple ways to use this wonderful substance at home. Sometimes you may get raw propolis that is heavily mixed with wax, woody particles, and other impurities. Knowing a simple way of cleaning propolis will help you … Read more
Propolis might not be as famous as honey, but it’s definitely a powerhouse in its own right, and my go-to № 1 product in many cases. I buy some of them and I also make and use my home made products, and I will share some tested recipes. WHAT EXACTLY IS PROPOLIS? Propolis, often referred … Read more
