Propolis is great when you have a sore throat. It doesn't wash away easily as the resin is all sticky so it ends up right near it needs to be killing the problem bacteria.
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Yes. I chew it when I get a cold. It helps (but takes some discipline because it is like chewing dirt until you get used to it). With the tincture you can use a dropper to pinpoint areas like cuts, scrapes, puncture wounds, bug bites, gum issues…