Wax is another bee product with many beneficial properties for our body.
It is created by young bees in order to store honey, pollen or queen eggs. It is secreted by the serous glands of young bees after a complex process of processing sugars from plant nectar. Its color is white at first, while later it takes on a yellow appearance due to the propolis.
The wax is contained in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. It is also used to coat sweets and make candles.
Benefits for the organization
- It has an anti-inflammatory and soothing effect
- Soothes the gastrointestinal tract
- Helps skin elasticity
- It helps to moisturize the skin
- It has an antiseptic effect
Sources: power foods, MEli Grammenos
