Take propolis the way the label for your form says. Drops usually go under the tongue, sprays go to the back of the throat, and capsules are swallowed with water. There's no strict best time of day, so pick one you can repeat. If you have a bee or pollen allergy, check with a doctor before trying it.
Propolis comes in more shapes than most supplements: a dropper bottle, a small throat spray, or a capsule that looks like any other pill. That's why the "how" question comes up so often. The format you bought decides the method.
Follow your product's form
Since it's sold as drops, sprays and capsules, how you take it depends on which one is in your cupboard. Some go under the tongue, some get swallowed. The label tells you which.
Drops are usually measured out and held under the tongue for a moment before you swallow. The thinking is that this may help absorption. Sprays are typically aimed at the back of the throat with one quick press, which is why they're often marketed for occasional throat comfort. Capsules are the simplest: swallow with water like any other supplement, no counting drops. If your bottle came with a little measuring cup or a printed drop count, use it. Eyeballing it is how you end up taking a different amount every day.
There's no strict best time of day. Some people take it with a meal because that's easy to remember. Others do it first thing in the morning or right before bed so it rides along with something they already do. The exact time on the clock matters less than whether you'll make the same choice tomorrow without thinking about it.
Making it stick
A bottle that sits in a drawer half the month doesn't do much. So the useful question is less "when is optimal" and more "when will I actually remember." Tie it to something you do every day anyway, like brushing your teeth, making coffee, or taking another supplement. That works better than trying to hit a specific hour. If you're new to propolis, a cautious way in is to start below the label's maximum and notice how your mouth or throat feels over the first few days. More isn't automatically better.
Watch how your particular product behaves, too. Drops can taste strong and a bit bitter, and some people find them easier mixed into a little water than taken straight. Sprays can feel harsh on a dry throat, so a sip of water first helps. None of this replaces what's on your label. It's just the kind of small tweak that keeps you from giving up after a week.
The allergy question
Propolis comes from bees. If you have a bee or pollen allergy, be cautious and talk to a doctor before using it. Please don't skip that step. Reactions can range from mild irritation in the mouth or throat to something more noticeable, and it's not something to test on your own, especially the first time you try a new product or brand.
If you already take other medications or supplements regularly, mention propolis to a doctor or pharmacist as well. Someone who sees the full list can tell you whether anything should be spaced out or watched. That's a "better to ask than assume" situation, not a sign that propolis is unusually risky.
For everyone else, it comes down to doing it regularly. Pillog reminds you at your time, lets you check it off from the notification, and keeps your record on your phone with no account. A few months in, a plain log of what you took and when turns out to be handy, both for your own memory and for the next time you talk to a pharmacist.