This tincture is produced using a maceration and purification process developed over 40 years ago by Propolia’s founders, extracting and concentrating propolis’s active compounds while removing impurities such as wax and plant residue. Maceration takes place in an alcohol-water blend at 55% vol., ensuring thorough extraction of both fat- and water-soluble compounds and excellent long-term stability. The result is an ultra-concentrated tincture with a dark amber colour and the characteristic aroma of propolis, containing over 300 identified natural compounds — flavonoids, phenolic acids, terpenes, vitamins and trace elements — with no additives, preservatives or added flavouring.

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As a food supplement, take one pipette (one press), 1 to 4 times a day, ideally starting in the morning. Drop it onto a piece of bread, a spoonful of honey, a lump of brown sugar, or mix it into a glass of water; for use throughout the day, add 1 to 4 pipettes to a water bottle and sip gradually. A one-month course is recommended, repeatable as needed.

Also see: Vital Energy by Propolia — Honey, Propolis, Royal Jelly.

For oral use, mix one pipette into a glass of water and use as a gargle, or add it to a hot herbal tea. Propolis is traditionally used for throat and mouth comfort, and the tincture format allows targeted, effective use. For skin application, apply directly and cover the area with a plaster afterwards, as the tincture’s dark amber colour can stain clothing — a traditional external use of propolis dating back to antiquity.

Not recommended for people allergic to hive products (honey, beeswax, royal jelly, pollen) — test on a small area of skin first if unsure. Not recommended for pregnant women or children under 3. Due to its 55% vol. alcohol content, not recommended for people who need to avoid alcohol. Store away from light and heat, in a dry place. Food supplement — not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

What is the difference between a mother tincture and a standard propolis extract?

A mother tincture is made by prolonged maceration of raw propolis in a hydroalcoholic blend, preserving both fat- and water-soluble compounds. A standard propolis extract may use different processes and concentrations. Propolia’s tincture stands out for its ultra-concentration, the result of an exclusive purification process developed over four decades, with a 55% vol. alcohol content reflecting this thorough extraction.

How long does a 30ml bottle last?

The 30ml bottle with pipette lasts between two weeks and a month depending on daily use — around a month at one pipette a day, or one to two weeks at the maximum recommended dose of 4 pipettes a day.

Is the propolis tincture suitable for prolonged daily use?

Propolia recommends a one-month course, repeatable as needed, with a break between courses (for example, a week off after a month of use). There is no formal contraindication to longer use in people who tolerate the product well and have no hive-product allergy — ask our team at Herba Barona if in doubt.

Herba Barona is an independent specialist supplement shop in the heart of Paris — established in 2006. What you order is genuinely on our shelves: we ship from our own stock, with no dropshipping and no long waits.

Visit us at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, Paris 12 — or use Click & Collect and pick up your order in-store. We also deliver across France and Europe. Friendly, expert advice in English from our team.

Where is the shop?

Herba Barona is at 10 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris — a two-minute walk from Ledru-Rollin (line 8), close to Bastille. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 9:30 am–6:30 pm.

Can I order online or collect in store?

Yes. We ship across France and Europe under the same conditions as our French store, or choose Click & Collect to pick up your order for free at our Paris shop.