The difference between honey, royal jelly, and propolis
1. Source: Honey is composed of nectar, royal jelly is composed of the secretions of the jaw and tongue glands, and propolis is composed of resin and tree teeth
2. The purpose of bees: honey is the food of worker bees, royal jelly is the food of queen bees, and propolis is used to strengthen and repair the hive of bees
3. Appearance: honey is translucent, thick white to light yellow or orange to light yellow brown liquid, royal jelly is white to light yellow gelatinous liquid, propolis is yellow brown or dark brown viscous substance
4. Taste: honey is sweet, royal jelly becomes sour, astringent and pungent, and propolis is pungent.
5. A large number of ingredients: honey is made of glucose, fructose and water. Royal jelly is made of water, protein and fatty acids. Propolis is composed of resin, beeswax and volatile oil
6. Trace components: Honey contains vitamins, minerals and so on. Royal jelly contains vitamins, minerals, etc. Propolis contains flavonoids, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, etc.
7. Traditional use: Honey can nourish the center, moisturize dryness, relieve pain, detoxify, and can be used for wrist and abdominal pain.
8. Scientifically proven use: honey can be antibacterial, antitussive, nourishing stomach, moisturizing intestines and laxative. Royal jelly can be antibacterial, anti-oxidant, whitening, repairing skin, regulating immunity, regulating blood lipids and cholesterol, etc. Propolis can be antibacterial, antioxidant, improve immunity, skin care, and regulate blood sugar
9. Diabetes: Use honey carefully, you can use royal jelly, you can use propolis
