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Propolis explained: what it is and side effects

Propolis comes from plant resins collected by bees and mixed with beeswax and enzymes from their saliva. The NIH says it is hard and brittle when cold but becomes soft, flexible and sticky when warmed. Two of the products we reviewed list propolis, but neither prints its individual amount.

By HowNook's Health desk · Updated

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What propolis is

  • Propolis comes from plant resins collected by bees and mixed with beeswax and enzymes from their saliva.1
  • Propolis is hard and brittle when cold but becomes soft, flexible and sticky when warmed.1
  • The chemical makeup of propolis varies greatly with the type of bee and the local plants.1

How much propolis each product gives

Per serving, as each label prints it

Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend

Honey BurnNot printed · at most 550 mg
Make America Slim AgainNot printed · at most 550 mg

Before you take it

Side effects

  • Propolis can cause an allergic skin rash when applied to the skin or taken by mouth.1
  • Commercial propolis products have caused allergic reactions, including swelling and severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis.1

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.

The 2 products we reviewed that list propolis

ProductForm and servingPropolis per servingOur scorePrice a bottleBuy
Honey Burn#6 in weight loss supportLiquid drops2 mlNot printedIn the 550 mg Royal Honey Blend9.0$49Check price
Make America Slim Again#7 in weight loss supportLiquid drops2 mlNot printedIn a 550 mg proprietary blend8.9$49Check price
Prices checked Oct 5, 2026

Questions people ask

What is bee propolis?

Propolis is plant resin that bees collect and mix with beeswax and enzymes from their saliva. The NIH says it is hard and brittle when cold but soft, flexible and sticky when warmed.

What is propolis made of?

Propolis contains plant resins, beeswax and enzymes from bee saliva. The NIH says its chemical makeup varies greatly with the type of bee and the local plants.

What are the side effects of propolis?

Propolis can cause an allergic skin rash when applied to the skin or taken by mouth. Commercial propolis products have also caused swelling and severe allergic reactions called anaphylaxis.

Which supplements we reviewed contain propolis?

Honey Burn and Make America Slim Again both list propolis and come as liquid drops. Honey Burn includes it in a 550 mg blend, while Make America Slim Again includes it in a 550 mg proprietary blend. Neither prints the individual propolis amount per 2 ml serving.

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Sources

The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.

  1. 1NIH LiverTox, Bee Products: Beeswax, Bee Pollen, Propolisncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked