Propolis is a common health product. Generally, there are some time restrictions and some combination taboos when eating it. The propolis we buy actually has a shelf life. If you keep it at home, If you live with it, some people will still feel it is a pity, so they will continue to eat it. So, can propolis be eaten after it expires?

1. Can you still eat propolis after it has expired?

You cannot eat propolis after it has expired.

Propolis is brewed by bees collecting gums from various plants. Its ingredients are complex and diverse, and most of them are organic matter. These organic matter will deteriorate and decay after being stored for a long time, producing a lot of Contains toxic substances and cannot be consumed.

2. The dangers of eating expired propolis

(1) Poisoning

Propolis itself has a certain degree of toxicity, and poisoning may occur after consumption, and expired propolis Propolis produces many other toxins, which increases the toxicity of propolis. It is extremely likely to be poisoned when eaten. In mild cases, diarrhea and abdominal pain may occur, and in severe cases, it may even be directly life-threatening.

3. How long is the shelf life of propolis

General propolis liquid has a shelf life of 3 or 5 years, but my country’s traditional folk solid propolis is special, with a shelf life of 8 to 10 years. Even if the surface has deteriorated, it will still be as new after it is dissolved and solidified again. If the color of the propolis turns black, it is not edible.

4. How to best preserve propolis

Propolis capsules: Due to the production process, propolis capsules have better preservation effects. Therefore, this type of propolis only needs to be stored dry and sealed. That’s it, it can effectively ensure that the propolis does not deteriorate.

Solid propolis: The preservation of solid propolis among Chinese people is quite special. It only needs to be ventilated and hung, which can effectively prevent deterioration.

5. Main functions of propolis

1. Antibacterial effect. Propolis can sterilize, sterilize, disinfect, bacteriostatic, mildewproof, and antiseptic, solving the problem that antibiotics only act on a single microorganism without side effects. It has a very good therapeutic effect on skin diseases in daily life.

2. Antiviral effect. Propolis is a natural antiviral substance that has strong inhibitory and killing effects on a variety of viruses.

3. Antioxidant effect. Propolis is known as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, which can effectively remove waste products such as excess reactive oxygen species and free radicals produced by obesity, overwork, environmental pollution, smoking and other bad lifestyle habits and external factors.

4. Enhance immunity. The human body's immune system is easily invaded by viruses. Propolis can enhance human immunity and enhance the body's ability to resist viral invasion.

5. Anti-cancer effect. A large number of studies at home and abroad have shown that propolis has a good effect in inhibiting and anti-cancer.

6. Promote cell regeneration. Propolis accelerates tissue regeneration and wound healing.

7. Beauty and beauty effects. Propolis can break down pigments, smooth wrinkles, slow down aging, etc. It is a good beauty product for women.

8. Analgesic effect. Propolis also has a good effect in anesthesia and analgesia.

9. Prevent tumors. Propolis is rich in anti-cancer substances. Studies have proven that cancer patients can shrink cancer cells and reduce the side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy after taking propolis.

10. Anti-hypertensive. Patients with high blood pressure continue to take propolis, which contains a lot of flavonoids and has very strong antioxidant capacity. It can not only reduce the harm of lipid peroxide to blood vessels and prevent arteriosclerosis, but also effectively reduce triglycerides. The content can reduce platelet aggregation and improve microcirculation, which can lower excessively high blood pressure and prevent accidents from happening. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly people, especially patients with high blood pressure, heart disease, and arteriosclerosis, often take propolis, which is very beneficial to health and longevity.