Green propolis from Baccharis

Sourced from the Brazilian highlands, green propolis derives its exceptional strength from Baccharis dracunculifolia. Bees collect this resin from the leaves of this shrub to seal, cleanse, and sanitize their hive. Inside the hive, it acts as a protective barrier to prevent bacterial growth and maintain a healthy environment. To offer you a product of impeccable quality, our propolis is harvested using strips: this method yields the purest possible, unoxidized substance, while ensuring full traceability from harvest to you.

Baccharis green propolis: Brazil's natural treasure with exceptional properties

Green propolis is a rare and precious substance, harvested exclusively in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil. Unlike classic brown propolis, it owes its color and unique properties to a specific wild plant: Baccharis Dracunculifolia, also known as field rosemary or "alecrim do campo."

A preserved geographical and botanical origin

Originating from a wild ecosystem called the cerrado, this propolis benefits from a pure environment, far from intensive farming areas and any traces of pesticides.

The secret of its quality also lies in the bees: Africanized lineages that are naturally resistant and require no chemical treatment. The combination of this preserved environment and untreated hives guarantees propolis of absolute purity.

The secret of aglycone polyphenols: maximum assimilation

In nature, polyphenols are often bound to sugars (glycosylated form), which makes their assimilation by the human body more difficult. Inside the hive, worker bees transform the resin through their masticatory action and the addition of salivary enzymes.

This process releases the aglycone fraction of the polyphenols. Green propolis thus becomes one of the rare sources of directly bioavailable active ingredients, allowing for immediate effectiveness without loss during digestion.

Artepillin C: the star active ingredient of green propolis

The major characteristic of Baccharis green propolis is its exceptional Artepillin C content (between 6 and 8%). This powerful antioxidant phenol is at the heart of the majority of global scientific publications on apitherapy.

Numerous studies, notably those by Bhargava, highlight its remarkable properties:

Antioxidant and protective action: it helps protect cells against oxidative stress.

Anti-inflammatory effect: it contributes to reducing inflammatory mediators and tissue swelling.

Support during intensive treatments: it is often recommended as a supplement to help the body better tolerate the side effects of certain therapies.

A powerful ally against biofilms and bacteria

One of the major assets of green propolis is its ability to act on biofilms. These protective structures allow bacteria and fungi to resist conventional treatments and create chronic infections.

Green propolis disrupts the architecture of these biofilms, making the microorganisms vulnerable once again. This is why it is an ideal ally alongside antibiotic treatment, creating a synergy that strengthens the overall therapeutic action.

An ingenious and respectful harvest

To guarantee optimal quality, beekeepers use an innovative harvesting method. By simulating an air inlet in the hive using a transparent film, they encourage the bees to produce fresh, pure propolis to seal the opening. This method produces a raw product of a quality equivalent to "mesh propolis," which is then frozen to preserve all its active ingredients until packaging.