Nature's Antibacterial agent comes to you in Natural Life Propolis!

Propolis is widely used both internally and externally as a healing agent. Propolis is a powerful substance to strengthen and protect your body.  It's anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-septic properties make it effective when fighting infections, coughs, colds and sore throats.  Propolis is also effective in the treatment of minor skin conditions such as acne, cuts and abrasions.

Propolis has long been used as a natural remedy and it is thought that it's the numerous flavonoids which it contains that account for its wound healing benefits.  The flavonoid content of Propolis is important to ensure potency and high anti-oxidant levels.  Natural Life® Propolis products have APF (Active Propolis Factor), Guaranteed A Bioflavonoids content, 6%+ raw material and are Australian Made.

Some studies suggest that Propolis may be used against bacteria and viruses and other microorganisms when applied to infected areas topically. Propolis has anti-microbial action on both gram-positive and gram-negative micro-organisms. It contains constituents that increase membrane permeability and inhibit bacterial motility. It is commonly used for wound infection and other illnesses.

Bee propolis is a remarkable natural substance collected and produced by honeybees. It is often referred to as a natural antibiotic and has many diverse uses.   Propolis may sound a little too good to be true but you can't go wrong with a bottle of bee propolis in your medicine cabinet. As a natural remedy it will be incredibly useful to have on hand and can be used effectively taken orally or used topically!

Natural Life® Propolis is of the highest quality and is unique due to it being:

• Chloramphenicol Free
• GMO Free
• BSE Free Gelatin Capsules
• Safety tested for heavy metals
• Free from corn, dairy, egg, gluten, lactose, nuts, sugar, wheat, yeast, artificial colouring, artificial flavouring or artificial preservatives.

Use Propolis to:

• Treat Throat & Mouth Infections
• Treat Acne, Boils, Psoriasis & Cold Sores
• Heal Abrasions, Cuts & Wounds
• Improve & Strengthen Immune Function

Further information:

Two medical journal articles document the activity of propolis specifically against Staphylococcus aureus, the bacterium that causes dangerous and often deadly surgical infections, blood poisoning, and a type of pneumonia.

In a Chinese study, researchers found that extracts of propolis - specifically, sinapic, isoferulic, and caffeic acids - inhibited the growth of S. aureus (Qiao Z, China Journal of Chinese Materi Medica, Aug. 1991;16:481-2). A European study reported that ethanol extracts from propolis had a "marked synergistic effect" on the anti-staph activity of two antibiotics, streptomycin and cloxacillin, and a moderate effect on several others (Krol W, Arzneimittel-Forschung, May 1993;43:607-9).

Another scientific investigation discovered that propolis inhibited the activity of several streptococcal bacteria species that cause dental caries. Japanese researchers reported that propolis-fed laboratory rats had far fewer caries than those given a regular diet. Propolis protected specifically against Streptococcus mutans and several other strep species (Ikeno K, Caries research, 1991;25:347-51). These strep species are closely related to the germ that causes strep throat.

Propolis works against bacteria in several ways. One study reported that it prevented bacterial cell division and also broke down bacterial walls and cytoplasm, which is how some prescription antibiotics work (Takaisi-KikuniNB, Planta Medica, June 1994;60:222-7).

Perhaps more remarkable is that propolis acts against viruses, which antibiotics do not. A number of medical journal reports have discussed the role of propolisin fighting upper respiratory infections, such as those caused by the common cold and influenza viruses (Focht J, Arzneimittel-Forschung, Aug. 1993;43:921-3). Other investigators have reported that the cinnamic acid extracts of propolis prevent viruses from reproducing, but they worked best when used during the entire infection (Serkedjieva J, Journal of Natural Products, March 1992;55:294-302).

Underpinning many of the benefits of propolis is that some of its components, like the flavonoids and ethanols, function as antioxidant free-radical scavengers. A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (Jan. 1994;21:9-13)noted that some of the antioxidant phenols in propolis functioned similarly to vitamin E. In another article, researchers described that propolis had anti-inflammatory properties and that it could also prevent blood clots  (Drugs Under Experimental & Clinical Research, 1993; 19:197-203).