For the sake of provide the best quality propolis, the honey bees discriminate during the collection period. They go for the best quality first and then they go for the next best.

propolis is pure medicine. I never leave home without it.

Research is showing useful utilization of propolis on shingles. The anti inflammatory properties of propolis are being verified and more studies in the future will show that propolis extract is the only real medicine with multiple benefits and no side effects unless the propolis quality is junk quality as in $10 to $15 range.

Instinctively, the honey bees collect propolis in order to keep the hive sterile so the queen can be in top shape to reproduce.

It is the queens job to propagate life. Propolis ensures the hive is healthy enough for the larvae to survive and reproduce.