PROPOLIS AS A NATURAL ANTISEPTIC

Propolis has been in existence for a very long time. It was first introduced in Greece and Egypt as a natural antiseptic and preservative. In ancient Greece, Propolis is made up of two words “pro” (before) and “polis” (city) meaning “defender of the city”. They used this sticky gel in healing of wounds and applying it to their skin to treat rushes, burns and pimples. In Egypt, this natural healer was used as a preservative compound which was applied to the dead during purification and embalming before mummification.