Looking after your health in the autumn and winter is more crucial than any other time due to the multiple bugs and viruses buzzing around.

Your quest to stay healthy will likely lead you to vitamins and minerals, but additional health foods like propolis can also play a part.

Propolis is a sticky, resinous substance that honeybees produce from saliva, beeswax, and resins from plants to seal their hives.

But it’s much more than a simple sealant – propolis actively fights bacteria, fungi, and other nasties to keep the beehive safe.

You can use propolis as part of your wellness routine to give your body more ingredients to stay healthy over colder seasons.

For instance, our Propolis Winter Mixture combines propolis extract with honey powder and vitamin C in a convenient liquid form.

A gift from the bees

Ancient civilisations treasured propolis during colder months when staying healthy became more challenging. The Greeks even named it "defender of the city" for its protective qualities in beehives, where it continues to shield bee colonies from harsh winter conditions.

Researchers have found that propolis has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and antioxidant qualities, so it's no wonder the health food industry is obsessed with it.

Food-grade propolis – which keeps bioflavonoids intact but filters impurities – is available in capsules, tablets, creams, lozenges, throat sprays, and liquid form.

Bee Health even offers Propolis with Vitamin C and Zinc Tablets, ticking two popular supplements off your list with one product.

Vitamin C and zinc contribute to immunity function, and propolis is an additional synergising ingredient that supports overall health.

Join us below to discover more benefits of propolis in autumn and winter.

Supporting your winter wellness routine

Your daily wellness routine might include vitamin C, zinc, or other supplements to support health through the colder months.

Adding propolis offers a natural complement to these practices. Bee Health's propolis products make it simple to incorporate this bee-made substance into your existing routine, whether you prefer capsules, tablets, or liquid forms.

Seasonal transitions

As autumn leaves fall and winter approaches, you might notice more people around you are catching seasonal bugs.

Traditional healers throughout history have turned to propolis during these seasonal changes. Soldiers famously used propolis during both World Wars, demonstrating its historical significance in human health practices.

Winter throat comfort

When cold winds blow, and central heating dries the air, your throat might need extra attention. Propolis lozenges and throat sprays offer a soothing experience.

The slow-dissolving lozenges allow prolonged contact with throat tissues, while the spray provides targeted application exactly where you want it.

Skin protection in harsh weather

Propolis cream combines natural bioflavonoids with hydrating ingredients like glycerine and petrolatum to help preserve skin moisture.

A good-quality propolis cream can help reduce the effects of environmental stressors while maintaining moisture levels during the driest months of the year.

No harm in trying

Taking propolis supplements provides a straightforward way to explore what ancient civilisations valued for thousands of years.

Many incorporate propolis into their autumn and winter routines through capsules, tablets, liquid drops, or throat sprays.

Starting with one daily capsule serving helps you track your experience, and a 90-day course gives you enough time to evaluate how you feel. Since propolis contains naturally occurring compounds from beehives, it fits easily into most wellness routines.

Try Propolis Winter Mixture

Bee Health's Winter Mixture blends carefully extracted propolis with honey powder and vitamin C in a convenient liquid form.

The natural formula contains bioflavonoids from propolis without synthetic substances added. Take one to three teaspoons daily, directly or mixed into drinks with meals.

Each bottle is manufactured in the UK using Bee Health's exclusive refining process, ensuring consistent quality and potency.

The subtle lemon oil fragrance makes this traditional winter supplement especially pleasant, while the liquid format offers flexible dosing to suit your routine.

Summing up 

Propolis works with other supplements and superfoods to support your health. It isn’t a miracle cure for staying well in autumn and winter, but it could help you feel better more often when the temperatures dip.

Adding a few propolis supplements to your health, wellness, and beauty regime could be beneficial – check out our complete range and see what propolis can do for you.