Green propolis is special for two main reasons: Africanized bees and unique sources of Brazilian flora. It is produced from exudates collected by bees, exclusively from a plant native to Brazil, Baccharis dracunculifolia , popularly known as Vassourinha or Alecrim do Campo.
Common cold and sore throat are both winter concern situation for most of the people.
While many people search for natural antibiotic for the common cold symptoms and the sore throat, the green propolis can help to reduce these pains.
It has some special active substances that can only be found in this type of propolis, especially Artepelin C, and many researchers attribute a large part of its activities to this compound.
Considering the high amount of Artepelin C present in green propolis, in addition to other active compounds, its commercial value in the international market is very high.
Benefits of Green Propolis
Several studies already carried out indicate that, in addition to the traditional components of propolis, Artepelin C is responsible for attributing the following activities to green propolis: antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antioxidant and immunomodulatory.