Organic Bee Propolis Tincture 1:10 | French Sourced

Our Organic Bee Propolis Fresh Tincture (1:10 Ratio @ 90% Organic Alcohol) is an exceptional, practitioner-grade hydro-alcoholic extract crafted using 100% pure organic bee propolis harvested from clean French apiaries. Manufactured in Great Britain by an accredited facility holding Soil Association organic certification and the prestigious UK Herb Mark, this high-potency liquid extract provides medical herbalists, naturopaths, and discerning apothecaries with an unadulterated, food-grade propolis preparation of verified botanical integrity.

High-Proof Extraction for Maximum Resin Yield:

• 90% Organic Ethanol Solvent: Bee propolis is a complex, resinous substance collected by honeybees from tree buds and botanical sources. Because its key bioactives—including polyphenols, bioflavonoids, and aromatic tree balsams—are naturally hydrophobic, standard water-based or low-alcohol extracts cannot break them down. Our 90% organic ethanol menstruum ensures full extraction and stabilization of these valuable botanical resins.
• 1:10 Strength Ratio: Formulated to a precise 1:10 strength ratio (1 part raw organic propolis resin to 10 parts organic menstruum), delivering a rich, dark golden-to-reddish-brown mobile liquid with characteristic aromatic honey and beeswax notes.

Free from synthetic additives, artificial preservatives, binders, or fillers. Packaged in UV-resistant glass dropper bottles to preserve aromatic volatiles, ester compounds, and natural resin stability.

🌿 Traditional Energetics, Affinities & Global Herbal Lore

"Revered since antiquity in European, Mediterranean, and traditional apothecary systems as 'Bee Glue'—traditionally classified energetically as a warm, dry, pungent, and highly protective resin holding a primary affinity for the Immune Network, Throat, Oral Mucosa, and Skin Boundary."

Propolis holds an exalted position across historical Materia Medica as nature's ultimate defensive shield:

• Protective & Restoring Qualities: Historically celebrated in traditional herbalism for its restoring, stimulating, and astringing qualities. It acts as a natural guardian for vulnerable mucosal linings and oral tissues.
• Warming & Drying Energetic Profile: Energetically warm and dry, making it ideal for clearing dampness, comforting cold seasonal sluggishness, and tonifying tissue boundary vitality.
• Synergistic Apothecary Blending: Combines exceptionally well and efficiently with Echinacea Root for seasonal immunity, Myrrh Tincture for oral mucosal care, or Thyme and Licorice for deep respiratory comfort.

🍵 Suggested Usage & Administration Guidelines

Due to its high 90% alcohol volume and resin content, always mix or disperse doses properly prior to consumption:

• Traditional Practitioner Dosage: Unless instructed otherwise by your Medical Herbalist, take 10 to 30 drops (approx. 0.5ml to 1.5ml), up to 3 times daily.
• Administration Technique: Drop into a small glass of warm water, juice, or stir directly into a spoonful of honey.
• Natural Emulsion & Resinous Ring: When added to water, high-proof propolis tincture naturally forms a milky emulsion (the Louche effect) and may leave a light, sticky resinous ring on glass surfaces. This is a visual guarantee of high resin content and pure propolis quality. Shake well before use.

🔬 Quality Control, Monograph Standards & Sourcing Integrity

• French Origin Propolis: Harvested from sustainably managed apiaries across rural France, ensuring low environmental residue and rich floral diversity.
• Soil Association & Herb Mark Certified: Manufactured under strict organic traceability standards in the UK by a facility audited and certified by the Soil Association and awarded the UK Herb Mark.
• Strict Laboratory Testing: Fully tested for physical density (0.840–0.860 relative density), pH parameters (4.5–6.0), and organoleptic profile. Certificates of Conformance (CoC) available upon request.
• Purity Assured: Verified non-GM and free from gluten, maize, soya, dairy, artificial colors, flavorings, and synthetic preservatives.

📊 Technical Specifications & Dispensary Standards

⚠️ Allergen, Safety Parameters & Contraindications

• Allergen Information: Free from gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, nuts, celery, mustard, and sesame. Warning: Contains bee propolis. Not recommended for individuals with known severe allergies to bee stings, bee products, or poplar/conifer tree resins.
• High Alcohol Content: Contains 90% v/v organic ethanol. Dilute in liquid or honey before oral administration. Keep away from naked flames.
• Storage Guidelines: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight, pests, and heat extremes to preserve volatile balsams.

Professional UK Herbalist Standards & Botanical Information

Because of UK law, we cannot provide any medicinal information about our products. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbal products that have proven effects in literature or tradition. These products have been thoroughly tested in laboratories for authenticity, quality, and purity. Our herbal products can be used efficiently and safely within doses recommended by literature.

Please do not confuse herbal tinctures widely available on the market with our herbal tinctures, as there is a huge difference between the process and cost of production for Herbalists compared to mass-produced extracts. Botanical Remedies offers only tinctures that can be used by Herbalists in an efficient and safe way.

Where can you find reliable, traditionally and scientifically grounded information about herbs, dosages, and safety?

• Botanical Remedies Blog — Articles published by our Master Herbalist and Naturopath
• Herbal Reality — Website run by experienced UK Medical Herbalists
• Richard Whelan — Website run by Medical Herbalist

⚠️ Disclaimer: This product is a botanical food supplement / raw material and is not classified as a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your GP or Medical Herbalist before starting a new herbal regime.

Frequently Asked Questions About Organic Propolis Tincture