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Propolis, also known as bee glue or bee wax, is produced by honeybees by mixing their saliva with the botanical materials they live on or visit. The term propolis is derived from the Greek words “Pro” meaning ‘in front of’ or ‘at the entrance to’, and “Polis” meaning ‘community’ or ‘city’; and it describes the substances used to make and defend the hive. It has been extensively used in traditional home-medicine and healthcare since ancient times and has been listed as an official drug in London pharmacopeias of the 17th century. Several research labs have investigated bioactive constituents of propolis and have defined a wide range of their bioactivities. These include antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and anticancer. Recent research evidence to the mechanisms of action of these activities has promoted its use as nutritional, cosmetic and pharmaceutical substance. It is constantly marketed in Japan with sales exceeding US$300 million/year.The quality and composition of propolis depends on its geographic location, climatic zone and local flora. The New Zealand and Brazilian green propolis are the two main kinds that have been extensively studied in recent years. Some unfavorable characteristics of propolis include high viscosity, pungent taste, poor solubility in water, sensitivity to light and heat because of high polyphenol content, and low bioavailability. Furthermore, Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), a major bioactive in New Zealand propolis, has been reported to be heat-sensitive and easily degradable. Such sensitive compounds can be protected by coating of sugar such as gamma cyclodextrin. Several research studies have reported enhanced anticancer, neurogeneration and memory enhancing functions of gamma-CD coated CAPE. Based on these, premium brands of propolis containing standard amount of active ingredient with high stability and edibility are required to make best of its health-promoting and therapeutic potentials. In the current pandemic, several research studies have documented the usefulness of propolis as a valuable natural amalgam for management of Covid-19. In view of these benefits, KAUL-Tech aims to generate and market premium brands of propolis for global health supplements and cosmetic products. We also aim to develop unique combinations of specific natural resources for the benefit of mankind. ​ ​ ​ ​