Bee pollen tincture

This year, in addition to tapping maples, I also tapped 40 birch trees, that has been an interesting experiment. Birch trees flow much more than maple, but you need three times as much sap to make one gallon of syrup. Birch syrup is dark, a little sweet, nutty and earthy. I like it and will look at making a larger batch next year. With the warm weather I was able to get out and check all my bee yards, and fix electric fences, as the bears are out of hibernation. Fifty percent of my hives…

Honey bees are interesting little insects that have the ability to produce valuable natural foods with health-promoting benefits. Bee pollen, propolis and royal jelly are some these 'superfoods'.

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Made with just two ingredients, this propolis tincture is rich in bioactive compounds that support immune vitality and oral / gut microbiome health while neutralizing free radicals and more. It can be taken orally, used in diluted form as a mouth rinse, or applied topically to cuts, scrapes, or cold sores. One quick note before you start: The resins in propolis are VERY sticky and the equipment you use to make propolis tincture will be difficult to clean. I have found that high proof alcohol…

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Bee propolis is a wonderful ingredient for your DIY body products, especially when you want to encourage healing. Unfortunately, raw bee propolis looks like clods of dirt, and as such is rather difficult to add to things as is. So, … Continue reading →

Bee Propolis Tincture