Edenmade propolis is certified to contain at least 30 mg/g of bioflavonoids - the active flavonoid compounds responsible for the biological activity in propolis - and caffeic acids. The high level of bioflavonoids in propolis is thought to be due to the plant sources available to bees in New Zealand's remote and pristine environment. propolis also contains Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (CAPE) - a compound which cancer researchers have shown to suppress neurofibromatosis tumours. New Zealand propolis is extremely high in the important dihydroflavonoids pinobanksin and pinocembrin, making up 70% of the flavonoid content, compared to levels of less than 10% in propolis from Brazil, Uruguay and China. Propolis is a thick, sweet smelling mixture gathered by honeybees from resins of bark and sticky buds of New Zealand trees and plants. Brought back to the hive and mixed with beeswax and secreted enzymes, propolis is then used to steralise the hive and protect it against infection. Propolis is a resinous compound that honeybees make from the sap from tree buds and bark. Trees produce resin to seal any wounds and to defend against bacteria and insects. Propolis is then used to seal the hive and protect it from infection. Propolis is rich in amino acids, vitamins, bioflavonoids, phenolic acids and esters including caffeic acid phenethyl ester or CAPE. These bioactives are responsible for the beneficial health-giving properties of propolis as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. Propolis is one of the earliest bee products used by as a medicine, with historical documents from the 4th century, revealing that Hippocrates practiced apitherapy by recommending propolis as a treatment.
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