Green propolis is special for two main reasons: Africanized bees and unique sources of Brazilian flora. It is produced from exudates collected by bees, exclusively, from a plant native to Brazil, Baccharis dracunculifolia , popularly known as Vassourinha or Alecrim do Campo.
Thus, green propolis has some special active substances that can only be found in this type of propolis, with emphasis on Artepelin C, and many researchers attribute a large part of its activities to this compound.
Considering the high amount of Artepelin C present in this propolis, in addition to other active compounds, the commercial value of Brazilian green propolis on the international market is extremely high.
Benefits of Green Propolis
Several studies already carried out indicate that, in addition to the traditional components of propolis, Artepelin C is responsible for giving green propolis the following activities: antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antioxidant and immunomodulatory.