Mitigate putrefaction within the hive.
Bees usually carry waste out of and away form the hive, if a small lizard or mouse, for example finds its way into the hive and dies there, bees may be unable to carry it out through the hive entrance. In that case, they would attempt instead to seal the carcass in propolis, essentially mummifying it and making it odorless and harmless.
Propolis function
1. enhance the immune power
2. good source of antioxidants
3. rich in bioflavonoids
4. protect stomach
5. help to reduce the level of blood sugar and liquid
6. improve the skin beauty
7. relieve inflammation
8. cancer prevention and anticancer
9. promote the tissue regeneration
Bees usually carry waste out of and away form the hive, if a small lizard or mouse, for example finds its way into the hive and dies there, bees may be unable to carry it out through the hive entrance. In that case, they would attempt instead to seal the carcass in propolis, essentially mummifying it and making it odorless and harmless.
Propolis function
1. enhance the immune power
2. good source of antioxidants
3. rich in bioflavonoids
4. protect stomach
5. help to reduce the level of blood sugar and liquid
6. improve the skin beauty
7. relieve inflammation
8. cancer prevention and anticancer
9. promote the tissue regeneration