Book excerpt: Everybody knows that bees make honey but few know the crucial part that Propolis makes in the life cycle of the honeybee as the defender of the hive. The fact is that without Propolis there would be no bees, no hives, no honey and much less food for all of us. Worlwide research has found that propolis is affective in alleviating acne, colds, flu, arthritis, asthma, and other respiratory problems and is also now used in the treating and healing of burns and wounds, Scientific trials have proved that propolis has powerful antibacterial properties and is known to be capable of destroying strains that have so far become resistant to our conventional drugs and antibiotics. This book details the many ailments alleviated by propolis, advice on dosage, and suppliers worldwide.