Psalms from the Hive
by Jeannie Saum
The mantra at our house
Whenever you’re sick
Is go take some propolis
It’ll fix you up quick!
Clover, Bee, and Revery
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Propolis is an organic composite product made by bees from resin taken from conifer, pine and poplar trees. Research is showing it can treat both oral and vaginal Candida infections. Killing excess fungus, soothing itchiness and avoiding the side effects of prescription yeast medication are among the benefits of using propolis for yeast infections Another benefit of using propolis is that this natural substance promotes improved health overall. The phenolic acids and flavonoids in propolis help strengthen the body’s immune system and protect the body against bacteria, inflammation and cell oxidation. For supportive research see the National Institutes of Health website – http://www.nih.gov/
Yeast infections can thrive when the body is low on probiotics. The yeast loses potency in the sustained presence of pinocembrin and acacetin, two flavonoids abundant in bee propolis. Studies show pinocembrin act as a fungicide and bactericide. It also has the power to sooth swelling and anesthetize the body so that itching from the yeast infection is minimal. Acacetin has also been shown to reduce inflammation caused by Candida. The phytochemicals in propolis typically can clear up a yeast infection in roughly one week. This is nearly equivalent to the duration of prescription drug treatments, which often take one to two weeks to prove effective.
Many users of propolis for Candida prefer the natural treatment to prescription drugs. Drugs typically used to treat yeast infections contain fluconazole, miconazole, clotrimazole or tioconazole. These ingredients have been linked to side effects ranging from burning sensations to bad odors and increased itchiness. Propolis for Candida often has no negative side effects, but may trigger allergic reaction in people allergic to bees or certain types of pollen.
To treat yeast infection, use an extract form of propolis topically rather than orally. Ingestion of propolis can often work, but studies mainly support targeted topical application. Apply the propolis extract or salve to the area infected by Candida, three to six times a day over a period of about a week.
Taken from a report on http://www.bastyrcenter.org/content/view/979/
A propolis extract cleared thrush, an oral yeast infection caused by Candida albicans, as effectively as the standard antifungal medication, according to Phytotherapy Research (2005;19:652–4). When a yeast infection occurs in the mouth, a condition commonly known as thrush, it is usually caused by the organism Candida albicans.
Thrush is most common in infants who have immature immune defenses; it can also occur in people who have diabetes, those with poorly fitting dentures, and people with a weak immune system due to cancer, Crohn’s disease, AIDS, or other serious illnesses. Some people experience thrush after taking antibiotics, since these drugs disrupt the normal mouth flora and make it easier for candida organisms to multiply.https://beepothecary.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=798&action=edit Certain medications such as steroids and chemotherapy drugs also weaken the immune system and may increase the risk of developing thrush. In addition, Characterized by white patches on the tongue and insides of the cheeks that can be easily scraped off, the infection can spread to the palate, gums, throat, and eventually the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Eighteen adults with thrush due to poorly fitting dentures participated in the current study. Six were treated with nystatin, and the remaining 12 were treated with an extract of propolis. Both groups were instructed to dry the infected area of the mouth with a swab and apply either the nystatin or the propolis directly to it four times a day. After 15 days, the infection had disappeared in all people in both treatment groups.
Swishing propolis extract in the mouth 3-5 times a day, or adding it to a saline mouth rinse, will clear the oral thrush infection. It also helps clear up canker sores, by applying directly to the sore several times a day.
Preliminary studies show that propolis might be an effective treatment for thrush and, moreover, it appears to be as effective as the antifungal medicine nystatin. Controlled trials are needed to confirm these findings. It is noteworthy that many reports exist of allergic reactions to propolis. People should apply propolis to a small area of skin before using it in their mouth and discontinue use if a rash appears within 24 hours.
Another study, entitled, “Antifungal activity of propolis on different species of Candida”, was carried out to test propolis on over 100 different strains of Candida, which causes yeast infections. Patients who used a propolis tincture showed a decrease in the number of Candida.
This study can be found at the National Institute of Health website: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11766101
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Jeremiah 33
6 “‘Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.
7 I will bring Judah and Israel back from captivity and will rebuild them as they were before.
8 I will cleanse them from all the sin they have committed against me and will forgive all their sins of rebellion against me.
9 Then this city will bring me renown, joy, praise and honor before all nations on earth that hear of all the good things I do for it; and they will be in awe and will tremble at the abundant prosperity and peace I provide for it.’
BEEpothecary 
Oct 01, 2013 @ 12:20:24
good ideas, thanks for the posting!
Sep 02, 2014 @ 00:29:48
very nice article . you can follow daily routine of oral care and avoid oral problems.
Jul 09, 2019 @ 09:15:20
Can i use on a 2 month old infant with oral thrush and if so how best to do so?
Jul 10, 2019 @ 14:31:12
I can not give you medical advise. I can tell you what research says and what our experience is.
Safety Issues
Propolis is an ingredient commonly consumed in small quantities in honey. Safety studies have found it to be essentially nontoxic when taken orally; propolis also appears to be nonirritating when applied to the skin.26 However, allergic reactions to propolis are relatively common; it is a known “sensitizing agent,” meaning it tends to induce allergies to itself when it is taken for an extended time.27-42
There are conflicting studies on giving honey to infants. Honey propolis and beeswax kind of intermix in the hive – there is always a little bit of on in the other. For years, there have been many warnings that we should not give raw honey to infoant sunder 12 mo. due to the possibility of botulism in the raw food. But this study says: The application of honey in human infant nutrition also revealed some interesting and beneficial observations. The palatability of honey for infants was investigated by Ramenghi and others in 2001, and these workers reported that honey was well tolerated and significantly reduced the crying phases of babies than sterile water [51]. In a review on the importance of honey relative to sucrose in children’s nutrition, honey fed infants were found to have improved haematological profiles and calcium uptake, no digestion problem, lighter and thinner faeces, better skin colour, less susceptibility to diseases, and steady weight gain [52]. These beneficial effects produced by NH when included in infant formula are attributable to its effects in enhancing the gastrointestinal function which include the digestion process. The possible cause is the effect of the carbohydrate constituents, oligosaccharides in NH on intestinal flora of these children [53]. One will be doing well to children by giving honey to replace sweets and other sugary substances they are often inclined to eat.
Have we used propolis orally and topically on infants – yes. Dropping it in ears soothes and treats ear aches. Rubbing propolis oil on gums soothes teething pain and mouth sores. Research shows that it treats all kinds of mouth issues from herpes virus to candida yeast.
I hope this information helps you make up your own mind.
Jeannie
Jul 10, 2019 @ 20:07:26
Ahhh thank so much for providing that research. Very helpful 🙂
Sep 22, 2020 @ 20:17:38
Kudos for the content! Apologies for chiming in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you heard about – Molemen Healing Herbs (erm, check it on google should be there)? It is an awesome one-off holistic product to get rid of your yeast infection and HSV 1&2 permanently. I’ve heard some unbelievable testimonies about it and my co-worker whom I referred to after a lifetime of fighting yeast infection STDs got great success healing with it.
Sep 25, 2022 @ 15:50:15
Does propolis capsule treat genital warts
Vaginal warts?
Aug 14, 2023 @ 13:46:28
Hello Rodgers, We know and research shows that the wart Virus can be killed by Propolis. Here are a few articles I found for you
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5317107/
https://www.earthclinic.com/mobile/cures/genital_warts_hpv/bee-propolis/
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