Pitcairn
Island is home to one of the most disease-free bee populations anywhere
in the world. The rich, tropically flavoured honey produced
is of an exceptionally high quality.
Both the Honey and the Honey Bee Propolis we use in our Natural Honey and Propolis soap is collected from our local apiaries and spun locally by hand. In its raw state Propolis really does look like black gold and its texture is firm but pliable. By the time it has been hand ground and blended it takes on a dark honey brown tone which is further enhanced when blended with Pitcairn's pure Honey. This process helps release its great healing properties. Given that both Honey and Bee Propolis are known for their antiseptic and antibacterial properties, this perfect combination had enabled us to produce a 100% naturally scented pure Pitcairn Honey & Propolis soap.
Honey
Bee Propolis, often called "bee glue" is a resinous, gummy substance
that bees secrete and combine with wax to construct, maintain and
protect their hives. It is a naturally produced, incredibly strong
amalgam collected by the honey bees from tree saps. On Pitcairn, these
include, Lata, Roseapple, Frangipani, Mango, citrus trees, Tapau tree
and many others. Honey Bee Propolis contains many minerals, including
magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium, as well as beta carotene,
bioflavonoids, vitamins B1 and B2. The qualities said to give Propolis
its healing properties are; 55% Resinous compounds and
balsam, 30% beeswax, 10% Ethereal and Aromic Oils and 5% Bee
Pollen.
Tree
sap itself has antibiotic properties which work to protect trees from
viral and bacterial types of infection – so it isn’t surprising that
bees work with sap and natural plant resins in constructing and
protecting their hives. The saps, mingled with the bee’s natural
secretions, form a remarkably strong and extremely powerful antiviral
antibiotic, antifungal agent which both seals and sanitizes the
interior of the hives and protects its many inhabitants.
Propolis,
like other bee products, has been used by humankind since ancient
times. The Egyptians used it for healing. Aristotle
recommended it for treating wounds and Roman centurions carried it in
their first-aid kits for the same purpose. It is widely
acknowledged that Propolis can kill a wide range of microorganisms such
as bacteria, viruses and fungi and is therefore an accepted treatment
for wounds. Since the mid-1980s there has been a growing revival in the
use of Honey Bee Propolis as more and more people move towards natural
complementary medicines and products.Naturally
Pitcairn Island – Honey
& Propolis Soap NZ$9.00 + p&p
There is a charge of NZ$1.00
packaging per order.Postage (all prices are in New Zealand Dollars):
| Destination ----------- No.of Bars |
Australia & New Zealand |
South Pacific |
East
Asia
& North America |
UK
and Europe |
Rest
of World |
| 2 |
$2.80 | $4.40 | $5.60 | $6.20 | $6.80 |
| 3 |
$4.20 | $6.60 | $8.40 | $9.30 | $10.20 |
| 4 |
$5.60 | $8.80 | $11.20 | $12.40 | $13.60 |
| 5 |
$7.00 | $11.00 | $14.00 | $15.50 | $17.00 |
| 6 |
$8.40 | $13.20 | $16.80 | $18.60 | $20.40 |
| 7 |
$9.80 | $15.40 | $19.60 | $21.70 | $23.80 |
| 8 |
$11.20 | $17.60 | $22.40 | $24.80 | $27.20 |
| 9 |
$12.60 | $19.20 | $25.20 | $27.90 | $36.30 |
| 10 |
$14.00 | $21.80 | $28.00 | $31.00 | $33.60 |