Propolis Water Extract

Propolis, a natural resinous substance, shows fantastic results in protecting our eyes and strengthening them against the effects of aging. Propolis is a substance found naturally in tree buds and sap, and is collected by honey bees for use in their hives. It’s what holds their hives together, the mortar that makes their home stay strong and firm.

Propolis is notable for its viscosity and bonding ability, but the true potential of this wonderful substance comes from the more than 250 chemical compounds that form its essence.

Recently, propolis has become the target of much medical research, showing promising results in allergy treatment, antimicrobials, and oral hygiene, to name but a few of the research directions. Propolis has promising effects on cell regeneration, with remarkable potential to benefit our body, especially our eyes.

🧪 Example Studies:

• A 2014 study in Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics highlighted propolis' potential in reducing oxidative damage in ocular tissues.
• Research published in Molecules (2020) confirmed water-soluble propolis extracts retained bioactive antioxidant compounds without the irritation associated with alcohol-based tinctures.

🔬 Research Highlights on Water-Based Propolis Eye Drops
1. Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant Properties
Studies have shown that propolis contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, and caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE)—compounds that reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, both key factors in eye aging and disorders.

Why it matters: Oxidative stress and inflammation play a major role in conditions like dry eye syndrome, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

2. Antimicrobial Protection
Water-based propolis retains the strong antibacterial and antiviral effects of raw propolis, helping to protect the eyes from infections, including those caused by bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

3. Supports Healing of the Eye Surface
Animal and in-vitro studies suggest that propolis can help repair damaged corneal cells and promote healthy regeneration of ocular tissues, particularly in cases of injury, irritation, or degenerative changes.

4. Gentle and Non-Irritating (in water-extracted form)
Unlike alcohol-based extracts, water-based propolis is gentle enough for use in and around the eyes, making it suitable for daily use in eye drops or washes.

Propolis works by overriding the effects of Advanced Glycation Endproducts (AGEs), which build up in the body. AGES are waste substances linked to a number of diseases, including diabetes and various degenerative diseases. AGEs are hugely harmful and can damage any or all of the cells in our body. Propolis, however, can go quite a long way in reversing these effects and countering the damage that AGEs do.

Water-extracted propolis works by stimulating normal cell growth, improving the body’s natural state and helping it overcome common problems and degenerations, especially those that affect the eyes. The water propolis extract is suitable for external and internal use.

Though propolis is relatively new to Western medical science, it’s been used in folk medicine for thousands of years. However, much of the published research and years of praising testimonials are in Russian.