Belgian Chocolate stuffed with propolis to enhance delicious taste with benefits of propolis
Chocolate Benefits:
Rich in iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, selenium and antioxidants that expand blood vessels and lower blood pressure. It protects against thrombosis, vasculitis, cancer and sunburn. It stimulates the kidney and heart functions and reduces harmful fats in the blood. Chocolate also contains caffeine and theobromine, which stimulate activity and improve mood and cognitive brain function, especially in the elderly, and their verbal fluency also improves.
WHAT IS "PROPOLIS"?
Propolis is a resinous mixture that honey bees collect from poplar and conifer tree buds, sap flows, or other botanical sources and blend it with wax flakes secreted from special glands on their abdomens. Propolis is used to slickly line the interior of brood cells in preparation for the queen*s laying of eggs. It is also used as a sealant for unwanted open spaces in the hive. It is believed by many scientists that Propolis will be one of the medicinal marvels in the future as its therapeutic properties are now well established regarding the treatment of many diseases, in addition to its benefits of improving the vitality and beauty of skin and hair, making it a special requirement for all women. The best kind of Propolis is the green and brown Propolis due its abundant contents of Terpenoids which is phenolic compounds give the health improvement qualities to propolis as well do the flavonoids found in propolis.
COMPOSITION OF PROPOLIS
Typical Propolis consists approximately of 55 percent resinous compounds and balsam, 30 percent beeswax, 10 percent ethereal and aromatic oils, and 5 percent bee pollen, as well as some vitamins, amino acids, metals and minerals beneficial to the body such as calcium, sodium, vanadium and silicates, etc. Propolis composition may vary depending on the botanical and geographical source. It is quite interesting that Propolis does not lose its curative properties and effect, even after five years, but it is always advisable to use fresh Propolis for better effectiveness.
PROPOLIS MEDICINAL PROPERTIES
Research shows that it offers antiseptic, antibiotic, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral properties and more benefits: