Traditionally used to help relieve minor mouth ulcers and mild sore throat symptoms.

Supports gum health and general oral comfort.

May be professionally diluted into a mouthwash or gargle.

May be incorporated into a diluted topical cream for cold sores, minor burns and minor skin wounds.

Traditionally used internally as supportive care for wart management.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional compounding.

Propolis should not be presented as curing infection, herpes, warts, gum disease, serious burns or chronic wounds.

Practitioner-guided oral and throat comfort support.

Adults prescribed a diluted Propolis mouthwash or gargle for minor mouth ulcers, mild sore throat symptoms or gum comfort.

Professionally prepared topical applications for cold sores, minor burns and minor skin wounds.

Adults prescribed Propolis as supportive care for wart management.

Customers requiring a concentrated liquid preparation for professional dilution or compounding.

Persistent mouth ulcers, severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, gum bleeding, facial swelling, infected wounds, spreading redness or significant burns require professional assessment.

Common name: Propolis

Alternative name: Bee Propolis

Botanical name: Not applicable

Source material: Resinous bee product

Material used: Propolis resin

Extract ratio: 1:5

Ethanol content: 90% v/v

Format: Practitioner liquid extract for internal use, professional dilution and compounding

Bottle size: 500 mL

Propolis is produced by bees from plant resins and other hive materials.

It is not the same as honey, bee pollen, royal jelly, beeswax or bee venom, and allergy to one bee product does not reliably predict tolerance of another.

Propolis resin 1:5 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 90% v/v.

Adults: Take 10–40 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 10–40 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Because the extract contains 90% ethanol, measure it carefully and do not take it directly from the bottle.

Shake well before use.

For internal use, measure the prescribed amount accurately and dilute it in water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label or your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Do not exceed the recommended or professionally prescribed amount.

To prepare a mouthwash or gargle, dilute 5 mL in 70–80 mL of saline, or prepare it exactly as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Do not use the undiluted extract directly in the mouth or throat.

Do not swallow a preparation intended only as a mouthwash or gargle.

To prepare a topical cream, mix 5 mL into 45 g of vitamin E cream, or prepare it exactly as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Use a compounded cream externally only.

Avoid contact with the eyes and do not apply it to deep wounds, serious burns, heavily infected skin or large areas of damaged tissue.

No added gluten or dairy.

Propolis is bee-derived and is not suitable for vegans.

Contraindicated in people with a known allergy to Propolis or another bee product.

Contact allergy may also occur in people sensitive to Balsam of Peru or poplar-bud extracts.

Additional caution is appropriate for people with asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema or a history of significant allergic reactions.

Perform any topical sensitivity test according to your healthcare practitioner’s directions before broader application.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Propolis and other bee products can cause allergic reactions, including rare severe reactions.

Do not use if you have a known allergy to Propolis or another bee product.

Seek professional advice before use if you have asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, multiple allergies or a history of anaphylaxis.

Stop use immediately if itching, rash, mouth irritation, swelling or breathing difficulty develops.

The extract contains 90% ethanol and must be diluted as directed.

Do not use the undiluted extract directly in the mouth, throat or on damaged skin.

Do not swallow a preparation intended only as a mouthwash or gargle.

Mouth ulcers that persist, repeatedly return, increase in size or are accompanied by white patches, fever, weight loss or difficulty swallowing require professional assessment.

A severe or persistent sore throat, breathing difficulty, drooling, marked swelling, dehydration or high fever requires prompt medical care.

Propolis should not replace brushing, flossing, dental review or treatment for gum disease, dental infection or tooth decay.

Topical use should be limited to minor skin concerns and properly diluted preparations.

Do not use Propolis as a substitute for appropriate first aid or medical care for serious burns, deep wounds, puncture wounds, infected wounds or wounds that are not healing normally.

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus and remain contagious. Propolis should not be presented as eliminating the virus or replacing antiviral treatment where prescribed.

Warts should be assessed when they are painful, bleeding, rapidly changing, located on the face or genitals, or when the diagnosis is uncertain.

During pregnancy, do not take Propolis internally. External use only should occur under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Use while breastfeeding only under professional supervision.

Do not apply a Propolis preparation to the nipple or another area where an infant could ingest it.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this concentrated 90% ethanol preparation to a child or adolescent unless specifically prescribed and appropriately diluted by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you take prescription medicines or are receiving treatment for an existing medical condition.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Highly flammable.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Keep away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 90% ethanol content.

Do not smoke while handling the undiluted extract.

Clearly label any diluted mouthwash or topical preparation and keep it separate from food and beverages.

Do not retain a compounded mouthwash or cream beyond the period recommended by the preparing healthcare practitioner.

Keep the bottle and all diluted preparations securely out of reach of children.