So I dug it out of my cupboard and got to spritzing.

It was abee propolisthroat spray containing just three ingredients: bee propolis extract, vegetable glycerin, and water.

But what exactly is bee propolis and how does it work?

Stephanie Eckelkamp

I turned to integrative doctorAmy Shah, M.D., for some answers.

“It contains a whole variety of health benefits,” says Dr. Shah.

“There are hundreds of natural antibacterial compounds, amino acids, andpolyphenols.

Molly Maloof, M.D.

It’s most significantly known in history for its infection-healing abilities, and Egyptians even used it during mummification.

It has a subtle numbing quality as well.”

Even better, there are several high-quality options to choose from.

natural throat soothing spray products

This is the brand of bee propolis spray that I personally tried, and I’m a huge fan.

This will forever be one of my cleanmedicine cabinetstaples.

In fact,sage teaand sage gargles have long been used as traditional natural remedies for sore throats.

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