Stakich Bee Propolis Chunks - Pure, Natural - 4 oz

I purchased this propolis resin to care for a filling I lost from a molar recently… it was an old filling that wasn’t supposed to last even this long, and I’m traveling abroad so didn’t want to spend a crazy amount on new X-rays, new filling etc. while in the US. I have no pain or issue with the remaining molar, and had read about historical (and present day) use of propolis to fill teeth both temporarily and permanently, so thought I’d give it a try. I wasn’t entirely sure how it was going to work, but I just break off a tiny piece of the resin chunks, soften in my mouth a little and then place it in the space in my molar by biting down a few times. Of course I don’t have the tools and tech to make it harden in place, and have to replace every day, but it works! Tastes resinous but not unpleasant, and the antibacterial, antimicrobial, and healing qualities of the propolis is sure to be keeping further decay away.I love the purity of this propolis - you can just see it by the beautiful look and scent of the resin! And the bag contained much more by volume than I was expecting. This should last me the duration of my 5 months abroad!

This specific type of propolis lasts a great deal, since it never goes bad, and you can dilute it as you go.I loved it.

I made a big mistake buying this product. I put it in a grinder and it made a terrible mess. It was very difficult to clean up. I needed to buy a torch. There is no way you can use this material. it's very hard. It does not dissolve in anything. As I mentioned, it cannot be ground down. So, what can you do with it, nothing, and there were no instructions attached.

This is the highest quality 100% pure refined (bees wax removed) propolis. This is perfect for making a high quality propolis tincture. Freeze one pack of propolis and gently tap it a few times with a mallet to a powder-like consistency. Take one 750ml 190 proof Everclear and pour off half into a resealable container so it wouldn’t evaporate. Open the pack and using a funnel pour the propolis powder/small chunks into the Bottle of Everclear and add the remaining Everclear from the sealed container to the bottle but do not top it off, tincture needs space when swirling/shaking. Leave it in your cupboard and let it dissolve for 6 weeks. Give it a good shake preferably daily making sure the settled stuff on the bottom comes loose. In 6 weeks your tincture is ready to use. This stuff is very potent and you’ll need a dropper to measure for consumption. Thanks and stay healthy!P.S. People referring to this as tar, too dark, and not what they used to see as “real propolis” are referring to propolis mixed with beeswax and not 100% pure. That brown propolis scraped off the bee hive is typically 70% propolis and 30% beeswax, and that is why its brown. Stakich makes pure and amazing products and before you leave a negative review, please educate yourelf.

good value for the money

I first was interested in pure propolis after I found a Tom's of Maine toothpaste with propolis in it which sparked my curiosity. I went online and researched propolis and was really interested in trying it after I read about it's wonderful anti-bacterial, antimicrobial properties and how bees use it for their hives. Of course each propolis batch will be different because bee's are opportunists and will gather the ingredients with what's around them but because bee's use propolis as a sealant and to prevent diseases and parasites from entering the hive, and to inhibit bacterial growth I wanted to try it out. It's also great for reducing plaque found in the mouth when used in a toothpaste and my husband and I are trying to reduce our fluoride use and propolis is doing a great job. This is the first time I've purchased propolis and I did a lot of research on finding the real deal. This is indeed the real deal, you get plenty for what you are paying for. It's very hard to consume raw at room temperature because it's like chewing a very hard wax that sticks to each tooth so I stopped and I'm working out easier ways to consume it. I understand that you can heat propolis above room temperature which makes it more sticky and easier to use so I plan on mixing heated propolis with something eatable for easier consumption. I've also been using it on cuts and bug bites to 'cleanse' the bacteria away and it's working great. I also hear propolis works great on mouth ulcers, so next time I get one I'll give it a try by taking a small chunk and placing on the ulcer and let it sit. I've even heard that propolis can be an antitumor growth agent and hope there are more studies conducted on all the great ways propolis can be used.

For everyone complaining that it’s just a big giant piece, you freeze it in the deep freeze or freezer, and then put it in a food processor, and it will grind it up very powdery. Beware though, because it is very sticky and it is almost impossible to get off of whatever you use. I hate the smell of it. I’ve gotten the propolis before and it did not smell like this. I’m not sure if I’m going to use it or not. I’ll update this later.

I usually read the comments before I buy anything. When I read the negative comments, I hesitated a little bit. I wonder if some people commented before they used this propolis. When I received it, it was a very black piece. I searched the internet how to make small chunks. I followed the instructions which was freezing for a few hours. I hammered it for a few minutes. It was easy. 1/3 of it become even powdered. In a few hours, the color became between grey, brown and a little bit orange. When I chewed it, it became very dark black again and I chewed about an hour and the color turned into very dark brown. The taste is OK. I think it is what it is supposed to be. I was almost not going to buy it. It doesn't ruin your teeth. It is sticky for five minutes then you can chew it like gum. It is not as smooth as gum because it not gum. I think I will definitely order again.