1. Bee pollens are the pollen grains collected by the bees from: 2. Bee propolis is a nutrient from plant origin collected and modified

different flowers; they then become a complete nutritional source rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. Bee pollens are convenient source of rutin. One should be cautious in using pollens, as many people are highly allergic to them. 311

by bees to yield a sticky resinous material which they use in building 307 Ustunol & Gandhi, 2001. 308 Soma! et al., 1994. 309 Dunford, 2005. 310 Wahdan, 1998. 311 Atkins, 2002. their hives. It contains flavonoids which are believed to provide most of its healing action. Bee propolis is effective against parasites, fungal infections and viruses - especially herpes, flu and upper respiratory tract infections. It is also an antioxidant and ulcer healer. 312