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Traditionally, beekeepers assumed that bees sealed the cracks and joints of the beehive with propolis to prevent drafts during the wintertime. More recent research suggests that bees not only survive, but thrive with increased ventilation during the winter in most temperate regions of the world. Propolis is now thought to:
Propolis is marketed by health food stores[?] as a traditional medicine[?], and for its claimed beneficial effect on human health. However, research is inconsistent on its efficacy. Claims have been made for its use in treating allergy; it may stimulate the immune system, but some warn that it should not be taken if the user is likely to have severe allergic reaction to bees.
wikipedia.org dumped 2003-03-17 with terodump