Beeswax

Apis mellifera

Beeswax belongs to the Apidae family. It is a product that is obtained from the honeycombs of bees. Beeswax is widely used as a water proofing agent for wood and leather and for strengthening threads. It is also used in village industries such as candle-making and as an ingredient in medicines, soaps and polishes. India is considered to be one of the top Beeswax producing countries in the world