propolis
Resinous hive caulk
Propolis is a resinous substance that honeybees collect from tree buds and bark, mixing it with wax and enzymes to seal gaps in the hive.
It has antibacterial properties, which bees exploit to protect the colony from infection.
Propolis appears in alternative medicine products—tinctures, lozenges, salves—marketed for immune support: propolis throat spray.
Wax matrix of hexagons
- apiaryHive-keeping grounds
- hiveBee dwelling structure
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
- beekeeperOne who tends hives
wax · comb · brood · worker · drone · queen · swarm · beekeeping
Kills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
healing · therapeutic · tincture · extract · salve · ointment · balm · topical
Apt to adhere
- glueyTending to stick
- hardensBecomes firm or solid
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- balsamFragrant medicinal resin
sap · exudate · amber · coniferous · piney · plant resin · waxy · malleable
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- sterilizingDestroying all microorganisms
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
antimicrobial · preservative · mummification · embalming · hygiene · cleanser · purifier
Making impermeable
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- gapsUnfilled spaces between
- cracksNarrow surface breaks
- weatherproofingProtection from outdoor conditions
insulation · protective barrier · coating · waterproof · adhesive · bonding · filler · encapsulation
honeycomb
Wax matrix of hexagons
beekeeper · wax · comb · brood · worker · drone · queen · swarm · beekeeping · pollen
antimicrobial
Kills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antifungalDestroys or stops mold growth
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
antioxidant · healing · therapeutic · tincture · extract · salve · ointment · balm · topical · wound care
sticky
Apt to adhere
balsam · sap · exudate · amber · coniferous · piney · plant resin · waxy · malleable · brittle
disinfectant
Agent destroying surface pathogens
- sterilizingDestroying all microorganisms
- germicideAgent that kills microbes
- sanitizingEliminating harmful microorganisms
antibacterial · antimicrobial · preservative · mummification · embalming · hygiene · cleanser · purifier
sealing
Making impermeable
weatherproofing · insulation · protective barrier · coating · waterproof · adhesive · bonding · filler · encapsulation
- animal productswool, leather, hide, pelt, fur
- natural productsbeeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera, jojoba oil
- apiculturareina
- beekeepingbeekeeping, apiculture, beehive, hive, apiary
- Cosmetic Ingredientshyaluronic acid, retinol, niacinamide, glycerin, dimethicone
- herbal remediesechinacea, chamomile, valerian, ginseng, ginkgo biloba
propolishoney
Bees' viscous nectar product
beeswax · royal jelly · bee pollen · nectar · honeycomb