Propolis is of great importance for bees, as it ensures cleanliness, sterility and a “healthy atmosphere” in the hive. It protects the bee house from harmful external influences and mercilessly destroys different types of viruses, bacteria and even some fungi. Propolis can act in a similar way on the human body. Thanks to its unique properties, this substance is able to cope with a variety of both internal and external diseases. However, to achieve a positive effect, it must be used correctly. To solve various problems with the body, dry propolis is used quite rarely; most often, treatment occurs with the help of products prepared from it. One of these remedies is propolis tincture with alcohol - this is what we will talk about today.
How to prepare propolis tincture with alcohol at home
Before you start preparing propolis tincture with alcohol at home, you need to know a few important rules.
Rule #1
It is necessary to use medical alcohol with a strength of 70 or 95 degrees. In the classic recipe for preparing alcohol tinctures for internal use, it is better to use medical alcohol with a strength of 70 degrees. For external use as an antiseptic and healing rubbing, it is better to use pure 95 percent alcohol. Some sources suggest preparing propolis tincture with vodka (wine alcohol). This type of tincture is allowed, but in this case the value of the finished drug is significantly reduced.
Rule #2
Take up to 30 drops, preferably with warm tea or milk, with the addition of honey[/stextbox] It is better to add propolis tincture to warm tea or milk. To increase the effect, you need to add a teaspoon of natural honey. Honey must be natural flower honey, not overheated, without added sugar. And already, in the morning you will notice the positive effect of such treatment.
Rule #3
Conditions and shelf life: in a dark room without direct sunlight, up to 2 years[/stextbox] Subject to the recipe and procedure for preparing propolis tincture with alcohol, the shelf life will be three years from the date of preparation, if no additional ingredients are added. If additional additives are used, the shelf life will be two years. According to laboratory studies by Igoshin O.Yu. (2015), subject to the technology and storage conditions, propolis oil did not change its chemical composition for 5 years and, accordingly, did not lose its medicinal qualities and properties.
Storage and shelf life
Homemade propolis tincture can be stored for only 1–3 years if the temperature is maintained. In a dry, dark place it should not be warmer than + 4°C.
It is prohibited to use an expired solution (even as an ointment).
Propolis tincture, which is based on water, has no preservatives. The shelf life of the composition is 10 days at a temperature of + 15... + 25°C.
In the refrigerator, a solution prepared with water for injection can last a maximum of 1 month.
Propolis tincture is an effective medicine. It helps fight many ailments. The main thing is to know how to choose the right proportions and monitor your condition to prevent an overdose. The solution is sold in pharmacies, but it is best to make it at home according to your requirements using natural ingredients.
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Propolis tincture with alcohol for external use (recipe No. 1)
To prepare propolis tincture with alcohol for external use you will need:
- propolis – 10 grams
- pure medical alcohol 95% – 90 ml
- dark glass bottle.
In order for the product to be of good concentration, it is necessary to completely dissolve the bee glue in alcohol. This can be done by grinding it. First you need to place it in the refrigerator for a while, when it has cooled down enough, grate it on a fine grater or finely chop it with a knife. The finely ground beekeeping product is poured into a dark glass bottle, filled with alcohol, closed tightly with a lid and left to infuse in a dark and cool place. The tincture will be ready for use in 14 days. It is important to know that the bottle must be shaken thoroughly every day. If you follow the storage conditions and the preparation recipe, the prepared medicinal product will help improve health and will not lose its medicinal properties for three years.
The benefits of tinctures
Propolis can be an effective remedy not only for bees. For many centuries it has been used by folk healers to treat all kinds of inflammations, wounds and infections of various origins. In the 17th century, propolis even became an officially recognized medicine and was used everywhere by London doctors. Modern research has confirmed an extensive list of health benefits of propolis.
Propolis tincture on different bases can have:
- Antimicrobial effect . Thanks to its unique composition, propolis has pronounced antibacterial properties. When taken orally, it also has antifungal and antiviral effects and helps fight upper respiratory tract infections and colds and illnesses.
Perfectly prevents such an unpleasant phenomenon as caries . Overall, this is an effective product for oral hygiene. When rinsing with tincture, bacterial plaque is removed and gum inflammation is reduced.- Treats pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract . Propolis tincture can help in the complex treatment of many problems, including high acidity and peptic ulcers.
- Increases immunity . Regular use of tincture for preventive purposes increases the body's resistance to viruses, and also has an antioxidant effect and helps the body get rid of free radicals.
- Helps with sore throat . Rinsing with propolis tincture quickly removes discomfort and inflammation of soft tissues, and also disinfects.
Alcohol tincture with walnuts for colds (recipe No. 3)
To prepare a preparation with walnuts for colds you will need:
- propolis 10 grams
- dried walnut partitions 10 grams
- pure medical alcohol 80 ml
- dark glass bottle
In order for the bee product to dissolve without residue, it must be crushed to the state of small shavings or crumbs. To do this, you can put it in the freezer for a couple of hours, then grate it on a fine grater or grind it using a ceramic mortar. Mix propolis with alcohol in a dark glass container. Place the tightly closed bottle in a dark place for two weeks. The bottle should be shaken well every day. Then pass the resulting solution through four layers of gauze to clean the solution from excess impurities. Add walnut partitions and keep in a dark place for 30 days. This remedy is ideal for combating acute respiratory infections, ARVI, sore throat, influenza and other colds.
Restrictions and contraindications
The medicinal properties and contraindications of propolis with milk are closely interrelated. In addition to pregnancy, lactation and infancy, contraindications include:
- allergy to bee products - usually intolerance extends to all bee products in general, and if the body reacts negatively to honey, then propolis should not be taken;
- lactose intolerance - for many people, milk causes stomach upset because the body does not produce the enzyme responsible for digesting the product;
- severe chronic failures of the metabolic system;
- severe diabetes mellitus;
- tendency to obesity - honey and milk are quite high-calorie foods;
- severe liver damage - alcohol tincture in this case can be harmful;
- allergy to alcohol.
When you first use the medicine, you need to take it in a tiny dosage and wait a couple of hours. If no negative reaction occurs, then you can continue treatment with propolis tincture with milk according to the recipes.
Recipe for propolis tincture in alcohol for prostatitis with aspen bark
To prepare a propolis tincture in alcohol with aspen bark, you need to take:
- propolis 10 grams
- aspen bark 50 grams
- pure medical alcohol 70% – 180 ml
- dark glassware
First you need to grind the bee glue (freeze and grind it on a fine grater) and aspen bark (you can grind it lightly using a rolling pin or mortar). Place all the ingredients in a dark glass container. Let it steep for 30 days. Be sure to shake the contents of the bottle daily. After thirty days, we separate undissolved impurities using gauze or a medical bandage folded four times. The drug is ready for use. Use twice a day, morning and evening, 30 drops with tea or milk. Aspen bark, like propolis, perfectly helps fight prostatitis and other problems with the prostate gland; this combination gives an excellent effect in improving the health of the male body as a whole.
How to grind propolis
To grind propolis, you need to freeze it in the freezer, then grind it on a grater or in a coffee grinder. You can grind frozen propolis well in a mortar, but the mortar must be frozen along with the propolis. This way, when crushed, propolis will not heat up longer and remain fragile. The grinding and freezing process can be repeated to achieve a finer propolis grinding fraction. The speed and quality of preparing the tincture depends on this. You need to grind the propolis in a mortar in small portions, otherwise it will begin to warm up and stick together.
Recipe for enhanced 30% propolis tincture with alcohol
To prepare a 30% propolis tincture with alcohol at home, we need:
- bee glue - 50 grams
- pure medical alcohol 70% or 95% depending on application - 100 ml
- dark glass bottle.
Very finely rub (or chop) the bee glue. Mix the ingredients and let it brew for at least 30 days in a dark place. Shake the container generously every day 3-4 times a day. We filter only before use. If the recipe and storage conditions are followed, it will not lose its properties for ten years.
The healing properties of propolis
Propolis, also known as “bee glue”, also known as oza, consists of tree resins mixed with bee enzymes. Bees use it to glue honeycombs and disinfect their surface. This way the honey stops spoiling.
This ingredient has a healing effect on the human body, performing 4 properties:
- pain reliever;
- antibacterial;
- anti-inflammatory;
- regenerating.
The bottom line is that these properties affect almost any area in the human body, which is why uzu is used from dentistry to acne treatment. Let me give you a few examples.
- Propolis has an analgesic effect 5 times stronger than novocaine.
- For people suffering from sinusitis and sinusitis, “bee glue” helps with insomnia - it becomes easier to breathe and all the negative consequences of the disease are reduced.
- The regenerative property slows down the growth of tumors and heals wounds faster.
- . Uza is an indispensable product during seasonal illnesses. Gets you on your feet in literally 3 days.
How to use for runny nose and cough?
Lubricate the areas of the maxillary sinuses and nasal passages with turunda, 3 times a day for a week. We carry out therapy at home and it is not recommended to go outside for 3 hours. If you have a severe runny nose, do the procedure 4-5 times a day or put 2 drops in each nostril. When coughing, add one teaspoon to a glass of warm milk, take twice a day half an hour before meals. For diseases of the upper respiratory tract, sinusitis, we do inhalation. To do this, add a teaspoon to a glass of water and heat until steam forms. Cover your head with a towel and inhale (phytoncides are released during inhalation). Perform the procedure in the morning and evening for 10 minutes.
Prevention and treatment of pulmonary diseases (tuberculosis, pneumonia)
To treat pulmonary diseases and prevent tuberculosis, dilute 30 drops in a glass of milk or tea. Can be taken 3 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the stage of the disease, but not less than a month. During treatment, you can increase the number of drops every week, but not more than 40. For the treatment of pneumonia - half an hour before meals in the first half of the day, 30 drops of tincture diluted with a glass of warm water and milk. To enhance the effect, you can rub your chest with alcohol tincture at night. Course duration is up to 30 days.
