Propolair® Propolis Diffusers

By Kontak

 

The benefits of a propolis diffuser (vaporizer):

Propolis has virtues that have been known for centuries. It was already used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and healing properties.

 

When it is diffused in the air, it keeps all its benefits and can help relieve some forms of asthma and respiratory allergies as well as fighting diseases such as rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, and angina, while stimulating the body’s natural immune defenses.

 

It is also an effective way to help sanitize areas like offices, waiting rooms, medical offices, nurseries, bedrooms… and protect the most vulnerable people.

 

See the studies on the benefits of propolis diffusers further down this page.

 

How diffusers work :

 

Patented in Italy, the device allows the contents of the capsule to heat to 62°C / 140°F, temperature at which the wax melts and then to 85°C / 176°F, the optimal temperature at which the volatile fraction of propolis is released into the ambient air.  It is diffused with all its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial properties.

 

The process used in our diffusers is very innovative as it reproduces the natural conditions of the air in the undergrowth. In nature the volatile fraction of propolis is diffused during the hottest days when the sun warms the buds allowing their release into the air.

 

In order to work, the diffuser does not require water or oil. It simply needs to be plugged into a power outlet and a propolis capsule Propolair® has to be inserted into the slot located on top of the device.

 

Each capsule lasts 122 hours or just over 5 consecutive days. When it is time to change the capsule, a LED flashes and a slight beep can be heard.

To change the capsule, the diffuser must be on:

·  Remove the protective grid,

·  Replace the capsule with a new one,

·  Replace the grid,

·  Press and hold the power button for about 10 seconds, until you hear rapid beeps,

·  Release the power button.

 

 

The models of diffusers available:

  • Basics models: A1, L1 et Propolina

They diffuse the volatile fraction of propolis into the ambient air. 

 

  • Models with ionizer: A2, L2 et Breathe

The ionizer uses negative ions to remove certain harmful particles that are in the air (such as cigarette smoke, dust, viruses, bacteria...). The positive ions will be captured by the negative ions emitted by the ionizer diffuser, they then become heavier and neutral, fall to the ground and are no longer suspended in the air.

  • Models with ionizer and fan: A3, L3 et A4 Propol Therapy

They allow the volatile fraction of propolis to spread more widely in the rooms in which they are located (from 323 sq. ft / 30 m² to 646 sq. ft / 60 m²).

The A4 model comes with a tube and two masks* (child size and adult size) to take full advantage of propolis when inhaled, especially recommended in case of respiratory problems.

  • Car diffuser: Propolair Car

It sanitizes the air and filters out air pollution inside the vehicle, reducing the amount of harmful particles.

*The tube and masks can be purchased separately and fit on all diffusers except Propolina, Breathe and Propolair Car.

Models Treatment Area sq. ft/m² Propolis Diffuser Negative Ionizer Fan Aerosol
A1 white 323 / 30 X *
A2 white 323 / 30 X X *
A3 white 646 / 60 X X X *
A4 Propol Therapy 646 / 60 X X X X
323 / 30 X *
L2 wood 323 / 30 X X *
L3 wood 646 / 60 X X X *
Propolina 323 / 30 X
Breathe 323 / 30 X X
Propolair Car 50 / 4.65 X

 * : Aerosol option available with the tube and mask (child or adult) sold separately

 

 

The different refill capsules for Propolis Diffusers:

 

There are currently five different kinds of refill capsules:

  • Pure Organic Propolis, with all the virtues of flavonoids present in propolis (in particular anti-viral and anti-bacterial);
  • Propolis + Boswellia, a resin from Africa beneficial for the respiratory tract and having anti-inflammatory properties;
  • Organic Breath: Propolis + essential oils of Eucalyptus, Mountain Pine and Spruce that promote the health of the respiratory tract;
  • Organic Relax: Propolis + essential oils of Lavender, Swiss Pine and Orange, promote the rebalancing of the central nervous system, help sleep and facilitate rest;
  • Organic Purify: Propolis + essential oils of Tea Tree, Thyme and Lemon, which promote environmental sanitation.

 

 

 

Studies on diffusers:

 

Here are the results of studies conducted in two schools in Collegno (Turin) and Milan to analyze the concrete effects of Propolair® propolis diffusers:

  • 71.8% reduction of bacteria in the air after 2 days with the propolis diffuser.

 

                                                          

  • 37.9% improvement in school attendance with the propolis diffuser.

 

Here are the results of a study on air pollutants with and without propolis diffuser:

  • From 15 to 70% reduction of air pollutants such as benzenes, hydrocarbons… present in urban centres.

 

 

 

Independent test results from Tallahassee, Florida 
by Dr. G. Case www.advancedmedclinic.com

 1) photo on left was an airborne sample of my 1999 Saturn's air (while driving).

 2) I did not vacuum my car floors or seats before or after these mold testing

 3) the mold test kit can be purchased at Home Depot for $10, it is called Mold Testing by ProLabs (also can be ordered on the Internet, but you have to pay extra for shipping).

 4) photo on right was taken after using the propolis for two days. Absolutely no evidence of any mold growth, not even a small pin-sized colony.

 

A month earlier, I did the same test in my wife's car, and got rid of the airborne bacteria. I could not believe it, so I tested twice, still no mold growth. Furthermore, since we ran out of the first little container of propolis (i.e., vaporized it into the car interior), I tested her car again after one month of non-use of the propolis, and still no evidence of airborne bacteria mold growth. Evidently the stuff gets stuck in the car's air circulation filter and keeps on working. I will keep testing every month until I get some evidence of bacterial growth. And I will let you know my results.

GC Sept 29, 2009

 

Danger of pollution in cars:

  • A study conducted by the hygiene laboratory of the City of Paris in March 2013, says:

"A driver in their car is (...) three times more exposed to particulate matter than in their home or on the street" because they are "most exposed to gaseous air pollutants released by the exhausts of motor vehicles" around them.

  • A report from the World Health Organization (WHO), "Outdoor air pollution classified as carcinogenic", October 2013:

As was found by Inserm during a study commissioned by Affset (French Agency for Environmental and Occupational Health Safety) "the passenger compartment of the vehicle is a very heavily polluted enclosure and in no way represents protection against external pollution".

Click here to read the article (in french).

 

Scientific opinion on the Propolair Car Diffuser:

 

"The Propolair Car® propolis diffuser diffuses propolis into the vehicle's interior. Simple to use, it plugs into the cigarette lighter and allows you to benefit from the benefits of propolis in your car. Indeed, propolis contains volatile essential oils that present anti-infectious activities useful in case of influenza and various ENT pathologies.

 

In a practical way, the diffuser makes it possible to create a pleasant atmosphere in the passenger compartment while sanitizing the respiratory tract of passengers: it is therefore particularly suitable for people who make long daily journeys and who suffer from various respiratory pathologies.  »

Lilian Ceballos

Co-founder of the Association Francophone d'Apithérapie et de Phytothérapie

Doctor of Pharmacy, Researcher in Ecology and Biology.

If you would like more information about propolis diffusers or anything else, do not hesitate to contact us.
We are at your disposal.
‎The Chez les abeilles team‎.