FAQ

Apis Flora’s products can be found in health food stores and pharmacies. To find the point of sale closest to you, please contact our team through our social media profiles.

Unfortunately, Apis Flora does not have an online store yet, but you can purchase our products online through our trading partners. If you prefer to buy products in brick-and-mortar stores, please contact our team through our social media profiles.

Unfortunately, we do not export to consumers who live outside Brazil. However, if you are in Europe, we have a partner company that may be able to help. Visit their website: https://www.propomax.fr/

Please contact our Sales team at: viviane.kiss@apisflora.com.br.

Yes! You can learn more by accessing the “Export” page or by contacting our Export team at: export@apisflora.com.br

Yes! You can learn more by accessing the “Outsourcing” page or by contacting our team at: guilherme.carvalho@apisflora.com.br.

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture states that Propolis Extracts shall contain a maximum of 1% of waxes. This is a negligible amount of wax considering the daily dose used. The alcoholic extracts of the Apis Flora's product line meet the stipulated limit.

Propomax® - Aqueous Propolis Extract and Propomax®  Capsules are wax-free products due to its differentiated manufacturing process.

Yes! A collaboration between Apis Flora and Dr. Marcelo Silveira, from the School of Medicine of São Paulo University, studied the benefits of propolis in patients with chronic kidney disease.
For more information, please contact our Customer Service team through our service channels: 0800 940 4800, accessing the Contact Us page. Through our social media profiles: Facebook and Instagram.

Consult your pediatrician before giving propolis to children under 2 years old.

For children between 2 and 12 years old, follow the recommendations below for Propomax®/Green Propolis/Traditional Extract/Propolótus®:
The maximum recommended amount is 1 drop/kg of body weight per day. For example, if the child weighs 15 kg, a maximum of 15 drops should be administered, that is, 5 drops, 1 to 3 times a day.

For children between 2 and 12 years old, follow the recommendations below for Organic Propolis Extract:
The maximum recommended daily amount is 0.67 drop/kg of body weight, 3 times a day. For example, if the child weighs 18 kg (0.67 x 18 = 12) that is, 4 drops, 1 to 3 times a day.

For children between 2 and 12 years old, follow the recommendations below for Green Propolis 70:
The maximum recommended amount is 1 drop/2 kg body weight. For example, if the child weighs 18 kg, a maximum of 9 drops should be administered, that is, 3 drops, 1 to 3 times a day.
Due to the pungent taste of propolis, we recommend its dilution in water, juice or honey to mask its taste. The amount of water, juice or honey does not matter, as long as the preparation is fully ingested.

The daily dose of propolis extract is calculated according to the child’s body weight. The daily recommended dose of propolis extract is 1 drop/kg of body weight. If a child weighs 15 kg, the recommended dose would be 15 drops a day. For Propolisina®, the dose would be 5 ml a day for the same child.

Each 10 ml of Propolisina® is equivalent to 30 drops of propolis extract.

Pregnancy is a special occasion and requires attention, so it is important to always consult your physician before taking any products.

Dosage for children over 12 years old and adults.

Apis Flora's Propolis Extract
Recommendation: 30 drops, 1-3 times a day.
Due to the pungent taste of propolis, we recommend its dilution in water, juice or honey to mask its taste. The amount of water, juice or honey does not matter, as long as the preparation is fully ingested.

Green Propolis Extract
Recommendation: 30 drops, 1-3 times a day.
Due to the pungent taste of propolis, we recommend its dilution in water, juice or honey to mask its taste. The amount of water, juice or honey does not matter, as long as the preparation is fully ingested.

Green Propolis 70 Extract
Recommendation: 15 drops, 1-3 times a day.
Due to the pungent taste of propolis, we recommend its dilution in water, juice or honey to mask its taste. The amount of water, juice or honey does not matter, as long as the preparation is fully ingested.

Organic Propolis Extract
Recommendation: 20 drops, 1-3 times a day.
Due to the pungent taste of propolis, we recommend its dilution in water, juice or honey to mask its taste. The amount of water, juice or honey does not matter, as long as the preparation is fully ingested.

Propomax® Aqueous Propolis Extract
Recommendation: 30 drops, 1-3 times a day.
Due to the pungent taste of propolis, we recommend its dilution in water, juice or honey to mask its taste. The amount of water, juice or honey does not matter, as long as the preparation is fully ingested.

Propolótus®
Recommendation: 30 drops, 1-3 times a day.
Due to the pungent taste of propolis, we recommend its dilution in water, juice or honey to mask its taste. The amount of water, juice or honey does not matter, as long as the preparation is fully ingested.

7. Propolisina®:
Recommendation: 1-3 dosing cups a day.

Apis Flora’s Propolis Extract - 30 ml (with alcohol)
This product has a minimum 11% w/v of propolis, that is, 110 mg of propolis for each ml of extract or 30 drops.

Green Propolis Extract - 30 ml (with alcohol)
This product has a minimum 11% w/v of propolis, that is, 110 mg of propolis for each ml of extract or 30 drops.

Green Propolis 70 Extract - 30ml (with alcohol)
This product has a minimum 25% w/v of propolis, that is, around 250 mg of propolis for each ml of extract or 30 drops.

Organic Propolis Extract - 30 ml (with alcohol)
This product has a minimum 16% w/v of propolis, that is, around 160 mg of propolis for each ml of extract or 30 drops.

Propomax® Aqueous Propolis Extract - 30 ml (aqueous)
This product has a minimum 11% w/v of propolis, that is, 110 mg of propolis for each ml of extract or 30 drops. Propomax is a water-based extract.

Each Propomax®️ capsule contains 100 mg of active EPP-AF®️ propolis. The remaining content of the capsule is composed by vehicle substances, totaling 310 mg of content per capsule.

The are no restrictions on the use of propolis by hypertensive or diabetic patients. The only thing you need to pay attention to is the presence of alcohol (in applicable products), in case of any restriction on its use.

Propomax®, Apireal®, Gastrosil® and Guaraflora® capsules are plant-based. The gelatin used in the capsuled oil products (Chia, Safflower, Flaxseed, etc.) is animal-derived.

The use of propolis extract does not need to be interrupted. Propolis is a food product that has been used for many years, proving to be safe and beneficial for health, even when used continuously in the recommended portions.

Propolis is a food product that has been used for many years, proving to be safe and beneficial for health, even when used continuously in the recommended portions. The only contraindication is the use by people allergic to propolis.

EPP-AF® is the name given to the process and standardization used in the production of Apis Flora’s propolis extracts. EPP-AF® standardization is present in the following products: Propomax® Capsules, Propomax® Aqueous, Propomax® Day and Night, Traditional Propolis Extract, Green Propolis Extract, Green Propolis 70 Extract, Organic Propolis Extract and Propolotus®. In addition to traditional, organic and Propomalva® sprays.

Yes! Apis Flora has over 130 published studies, the most recent being on the use of EPP-AF® propolis to support in the treatment of COVID-19.

For more information about this study, access https://www.propoliscontracovid.com.br/.

There is also a study evaluating the effects of EPP-AF® propolis on proteinuria and kidney function in patients with chronic kidney disease, which can be accessed here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31023272/

Do you have questions about any of our studies?
Send us an email at ciencia@apisflora.com.br .