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Propolis Throat Spray

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Nelson Honey Bee Propolis is sourced from New Zealand hives only and this handy Throat Spray with 20% extract is a great ready-to-use spray, ideal when you’re travelling or on the run.

Research shows that Propolis has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may assist in fighting infections, boosting the immune system, assist in healing cold sores and treating skin injuries.

Warning

Propolis may cause severe allergic reactions. Propolis is not suitable for children.

Directions for use

Shake well before use. Spray into the mouth 2-6 times, as often as required.

Natural ingredients

Water, Pure New Zealand Propolis, Manuka Honey, Propylene Glycol, Aniseed Oil, Clove Oil, Peppermint Oil, Myrrh Tincture, Lecithin.

Size: 30ml

5 reviews for Propolis Throat Spray

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  1. Vernon Brewster –

    Trhe spray helped to clear up my throat infection.

  2. Jeannie Gillespie (verified owner) –

    This spray gave me a lot of relief when I recently had a throat that felt like I was swallowing razor blades. The spray works very fast and can be used often.

  3. Kelly McPherson –

    I was travelling south from Nelson and stopped into the store to stock up on the usual jars of honey for the pantry. At the time I had a sore throat and definitely felt like I was coming down with something quite nasty. I happened across the throat spray on the shelf and thought I may as well give it a go… It provided instant relief for the pain and within 12 hours I was symptom free. I highly reccomend this product and think it will be a staple item in my home medicine cabinet for years to come.

  4. Julie Fraser –

    This product certainly relieved the itchy throat and and cough symptoms my husband had coming on, And they didnt get worse as they normally do. Will definitely order some more of this product.

  5. Lorraine Pike (verified owner) –

    This wonderful product prevented a relapse of flue for me. At the first sign of tickly throat and coughing I used propolis spray and my symptoms dissapeared. I now have 4 other family members using this product. All are finding it beneficial.

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Science of Propolis

Propolis varies between hives, districts and seasons. It is usually dark brown in color, but colour variations occur depending on available vegetation.

The environment also affects chemical composition. Propolis may contain up to 180 constituents – resins, balsams, waxes, essential oils, pollen and minerals. The main chemical classes present are Flavonoids (e.g. Quercetin, Pinocembrin), Phenolics (e.g. Caffeic acid) and various aromatic compounds.

The predominant constituents of Propolis are complex natural chemical compounds called flavonoids. Their well-reported antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are believed to account for most of the biological activity of Propolis.

How bees use Propolis

Bees make Propolis to seal cracks and repair other hive damage. Sealing cracks reduces the risk of disease and parasites entering the hive. The resinous nature of Propolis also makes it ideal for preventing putrefaction within the hive, e.g. small mice or lizards that might die in the hive can be sealed in in Propolis.

Propolis uses

Dried Propolis is scraped from hives and frames. The flakes may then be powdered for use or soaked to extract desired constituents. Propolis is used as an innovative preservative and as a bioactive food supplement. Research showed that by adding Propolis to honey, total phenolics, flavonoids, ABTS free radical and hydroxyl radicals scavenging and anti-inflammatory activities increased.

Antimicrobial activity of honey and Propolis products showed synergic effects, resulting in higher results than those of the base honeys and Propolis extracts. Therefore, honeys enriched with small amounts of Propolis extracts are promising functional foods.

Nelson Honey produces a range of Propolis products; Propolis Standardised Liquid Extract 20% in dropper and throat spray, and Manuka Honey 100+ MG with added Propolis Extract 1.56g.

Further reading

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) offers a great source of published research about Propolis. Below are links to several interesting articles.

Seasonal benefits of a natural Propolis envelope to honey bee immunity and colony health. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26449975

Bioactive properties of honey with Propolis. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26593609

Chemistry and Biological Activities of Flavonoids: An Overview. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3891543/

Epigenetic activities of flavonoids in the prevention and treatment of cancer. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26161152

The Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations has also published research on value-added products from beekeeping including Propolis. http://www.fao.org/docrep/w0076e/w0076e14.htm

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Science of Honey

Honey has been used since ancient times for its special properties.   Good quality honey can be high in beneficial plant compounds including antioxidants.  It contains a number of nutrients (see below) and has high levels of glucose and fructose which offers a healthier alternative to refined sugar making it a great source of energy.   However, the composition of a honey batch depends on the floral source(s) available to the bees that produced the honey.

Nelson Honey operates a team of beekeepers and has hives are located throughout the beautiful regions at top of the South Island of New Zealand.  Hives enjoy spectacular and remote locations including  Maori Bay in the Marlborough Sounds and Rainbow Station in St Arnaud.

Here at Nelson Honey we can trace our honey back to the hives they came from and our team of beekeepers maintain the health and happiness of all our bees.

Manuka Honey

There has been much research done on the components of manuka honey, leading to worldwide acclaim of this wonderful honey.

Manuka Honey is unique to New Zealand and its special benefits have been a traditional part of folklore throughout New Zealand’s settled history.

At Nelson Honey, we test all our Manuka Honey for MGO (Methylglyoxal) activity along with other chemical markers to ensure that it is authentic manuka honey.   Methylglyoxal is expressed as a minimum number of mg/kg and scientific evidence has confirmed it as being a key compound that occurs naturally in Manuka honey.

Honeydew Honey

While Manuka Honey is extremely well-known for its special properties, our Honeydew Honey may also offer some excellent health benefits. It contains much higher levels of complex sugars called Oligosaccharides than nectar (or floral) honey.

Research shows Oligosaccharides are important to maintaining a healthy digestive system and work as a prebiotics support the growth of good bacteria in the gut.

Honeydew Honey also contains higher levels of antioxidants and minerals compared to other floral honeys.

Further reading

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) offers a great source of published research about honey. Below are links to several interesting articles.

Identification and Quantitation of 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline in Manuka Honey (Leptospermum scoparium). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26365614

Average Nutritional Value per 100 g 
Energy 1,340 kJ (320 kcal)
Carbohydrates 79.6 g
Fats 0 g
Protein 0.4 g
Water 17.10 g
Riboflavin (vit. B2) 0.038 mg
Niacin (vit. B3) 0.121 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.068 mg
Vitamin B6 0.024 mg
Folate (Vit. B9) 2 μg
Vitamin C 0.5 mg
Calcium 6 mg
Iron 0.42 mg
Magnesium 2 mg
Phosphorus 4 mg
Potassium 52 mg
Sodium 12 mg
Zinc 0.22 mg
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