Resinous substance obtained from beehives; contains many different substances which may have antimicrobial or antimycotic activity topically; its extracts are called propolis resin or balsam. Synonyms: bee bread; hive dross; bee glue.
Resin collected by honeybees, used as a local antibiotic and antifungal. It can be used to help treat inflammation, burns, canker sores, and other ailments. Available at health food stores and some grocery stores.
A sticky resin present in the buds and bark of certain trees and plants. It is collected by bees for the purpose of repairing combs, filling cracks, and making the entrance to the hive waterproof. Propolis can be used as a topical antibacterial.