Propolis, or ‘bee glue’, is a sticky resinous substance produced by honey bees from different plant sources such as leaves, flowers, and bud exudates, modified by bee secretions and wax. It is collected from plants in a non-destructive way. Bees employ it to smooth out internal walls, seal cracks in the hives, as well as to defend the colony against infections due to its high antimicrobial properties and support their immunity. Therefore, bees use propolis to maintain their health and keep their hive sterile.

The Salvita ethanolic propolis extracts are made from the highest grade raw propolis that is ethically and sustainably harvested from holistically managed honeybees in pristine mountain apiaries in the Southern Western Cape Peninsula and Klein Karoo. The chemical and bioactive characteristics of propolis are highly dependent on its geographical origin. This optimised, ultraconcentrated formulation of propolis allows consumers to reap the full benefits of its unique biological properties. 

South African non-irradiated bee propolis, ethanol 

Contains no colourants, fillers, gluten, or preservatives.

Take daily as a food supplement to maintain natural immunity and treat long-term conditions. It can also be used to treat acute conditions, infections, and inflammation.

Acute conditions

Adults: 15 drops

Children 3 - 6 years: 2 – 3 drops

Children 6 - 12 years: 7 - 10 drops

Dilute in raw honey or 50 ml of water and take 3 x daily

Maintenance dose: half the therapeutic dosage twice daily

For sore throat: gargle and swallow

Ulcers and cold sores: add undiluted drops directly to infected area

For ear infections: mix 3x drops of propolis tincture with 5 ml of olive oil and drop 2x drops into the infected ear three times daily.

Eye infections: Dilute 5x drops of propolis in 25 ml of water and wash the infected eye with this dilution three to four times per day.

To eliminate alcohol, add drops to hot water, allow it to cool and drink.