Propolis tincture: instructions for use, medicinal properties

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• Propolis tincture - what is it?
• Propolis tincture - medicinal properties
• Indications for use of propolis tincture
• Instructions for use and dosage
• Preparing propolis tincture with alcohol at home
• Preparation of propolis water tincture at home
• Contraindications

Directions for use and doses

Externally, locally.

• Areas with superficial damage to the skin (microtraumas) are treated with a swab moistened with propolis tincture 1-3 times a day.
• For chronic purulent otitis, after thoroughly cleaning the pus, insert a tampon soaked in propolis tincture for 1-2 minutes 2-3 times a day or 1-2 drops into the ear 3-4 times a day.
• For chronic pharyngitis and tonsillitis, propolis tincture is applied to the tonsils 1-2 times a day for 8-15 days. In addition, for chronic tonsillitis, an aqueous solution of propolis tincture in a ratio of 1:20 is used for inhalation. The course of treatment is 1-2 inhalations per day for 7-10 days.
• For periodontal diseases, propolis tincture is administered in turundas into periodontal pockets for 5 minutes after deep curettage.
• In case of damage to the oral mucosa, an aqueous solution of propolis tincture (15 ml per 1/2 cup of warm water) is used for rinsing 4-5 times a day for 3-4 days.

Propolis tincture - medicinal properties

The chemical composition of propolis is quite diverse. These include organic acids, essential oils, cinnamic alcohol, wax, etc.

In addition, it contains vitamins B, A and E. Its main medicinal properties are worth noting:

• antifungal, anti-inflammatory,
• antiseptic, antimicrobial, antiviral,
• diuretic, choleretic,
• astringent,
• wound healing, anesthetic.

All this allows you not only to effectively fight various diseases, but also to cleanse the body of foreign elements. All medicinal products produced on the basis of bee propolis have a number of unique properties and characteristics. So, there is no negative or irritating effect on the intestines, which completely eliminates the risk of developing dysbiosis. Propolis tincture can be taken simultaneously with antibiotics, which will also increase the effectiveness of their effects.

Preparing propolis tincture with alcohol at home

Making your own alcohol tincture is quite realistic and simple. To prepare the solution you will need real 70% medical alcohol (you shouldn’t use stronger alcohol) and natural propolis, crushed into small crumbs. To preserve the medicinal properties, it is important to mix everything and infuse it in a dark bottle in a cool place. The proportion for 10% tincture is 10 g. propolis and 90 ml of alcohol; 20% - 20 gr. propolis and 80 ml. alcohol Over the next 10 days, the solution should be carefully filtered, carefully pouring into a clean container. The finished tincture retains its healing properties for health for 3 years.

Appearance of propolis

Propolis has different colors: greenish, green with a brown tint, gray, brown, and over time it can darken to black. Its color depends on the plant from which the resinous substances are collected. For example, dark green color is coniferous trees, yellow-gray color is deciduous plants. Brown color is the vegetation of the steppe zone, and greenish color is forest-steppe plants.

The consistency of propolis is viscous (at room temperature), at + 15 C propolis becomes solid. Propolis can be easily kneaded, becoming soft and elastic like plasticine. When frozen, propolis becomes fragile. To make tinctures and solutions, propolis is frozen in the freezer and then crushed.

There are two types of propolis: soft and hard. The soft one is collected between the frames, or on the frames near the cells. Soft propolis refers to high-quality propolis that contains few impurities and wax. Solid propolis is considered to be of lower quality, as it contains more impurities and wax. It is collected from the entrance and from the bottom of the hive.

Video: collecting soft propolis

What does propolis help with?

This product can help with a variety of diseases.

It is used for:

• stomach and duodenal ulcers;
• uterine fibroids;
• fungal infections of nails;
• bacteria Helicobacter pylori;
• disorders of the pancreas;
• sinusitis, colds;
• hemorrhoids;
• prostate diseases;
• inflammation of the intestines;
• liver diseases.

For stomach ulcers, you need to chew propolis and swallow. This relieves pain and inflammation. It is used along with other drugs for this disease.

For uterine fibroids, suppositories with propolis and tampons are made, which are inserted deep into the vagina.

For Helicobacter pylori, propolis tincture is taken orally. Ointments and suppositories with propolis help with hemorrhoids.

Indications for use of propolis tincture

Alcohol tincture calms the nervous system, normalizes sleep and appetite. It can be used to get rid of diseases of the stomach and intestines, genitourinary system, oral cavity, etc.

However, you should be extremely careful and first make sure that you are not allergic to it.

• as a pain reliever;
• to improve the process of spending adrenaline;
• for effective cleansing of blood vessels from cholesterol, improving metabolism and diseases;
• to speed up the healing process of wounds and cuts;
• as a means of rejuvenating the body, suppressing the development of cancer;
• to increase immunity, get rid of tuberculosis, colds, diphtheria and a number of other diseases.

Side effects of propolis

Since there are too many types of propolis, the side effects are difficult to unify. As a rule, propolis is safe for everyone, except for those people who are allergic to bees and bee products. []

One Italian study reported 18 cases of negative reactions to propolis products, 16 of which were allergic reactions, 7 in people allergic to a specific type of propolis, and 2 of which were related to intestinal problems. []

Beneficial features

Propolis has numerous medicinal properties. Bee glue, which is purified from foreign impurities, has a wide range of medicinal properties due to its chemical and biological components. It includes the following medicinal properties:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antimicrobial;
• antivirus;
• antitumor;
• antifungal;
• antiseptic;
• wound healing.

Propolis has a detrimental effect on the tuberculosis bacillus, which is important for the treatment of tuberculosis patients without the use of antibiotics. This bee product also has a strong analgesic effect, which is greater than that of cocaine.

In addition, it promotes restoration processes in the body, stimulates blood circulation, prevents the appearance of scars, and accelerates the healing of burns, wounds and inflammations.

The composition of the product is non-toxic. It can be used for a long time without harming the stomach and immune system. Moreover, it strengthens the immune system.

Propolis has been used in folk medicine since ancient times. It can be used to cure simple wounds, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, radiculitis, tuberculosis, influenza and other diseases. Bee glue also prevents the formation of blood clots, improving blood circulation.

In terms of the degree of therapeutic effect, the bee product is superior to other antibiotics.

It has been established that with its help you can effectively get rid of rhinitis, pharyngitis and other respiratory diseases.

Due to the content of phytoncides in propolis, it is used for inhalation in the fight against acute bronchitis and tracheitis. Bee glue also strengthens tooth enamel, so it is added to anti-caries toothpaste. Most often, propolis is used for medicinal purposes in the form of an alcohol extract or aqueous tincture. Unlike other bee products, propolis can be boiled for more than an hour without losing its healing properties.

Video: How to prepare propolis tincture in water

The cooking sequence is as follows. 50 grams of propolis is crushed into powder and poured into a container, which will be filled with 500 ml of purified water, heated to 50 degrees. After a day, the solution is filtered and put away in a secluded place where the sun's rays do not penetrate. But please note that the prepared medicine can only be used for one week.

Method for determining naturalness

To determine the quality of propolis, there are a number of specific indicators:

• color – yellowish, brownish or dark green;
• smell – aromatic, rich;
• taste – bitterish, slightly burning;
• consistency – when cold, hard, heterogeneous.

High-quality propolis contains up to 30% wax and up to 20% impurities. It is prepared in the summer, collected from the hives and rolled into small balls of 100 grams. The alcohol solution of propolis is transparent, has a pleasant aroma and brown color.

general characteristics

Propolis is a resinous substance that bees collect from buds on trees and bushes in the spring and then process with their enzymes. After collecting nectar and pollen for honey from forbs (approximately in October), the bees begin intensive preparation for the winter period. To do this, worker bees begin to collect a resinous substance from the buds and bark of trees.

There is still no consensus on the origin of propolis. Researchers of the theory of the external origin of the substance are of the opinion that bees extract it from the secretions of the resinous mass of the buds and bark of birch and poplar trees. According to this theory, the process of collecting propolis occurs as follows: bees take resins, as when collecting pollen, and fly to the hive to give the substance to other bees for processing. The balm obtained after processing in the hive is an integral part of bee glue. Researchers of another theory believe that there are special propolis bees that process pollen. As a result of such processing with the addition of third-party impurities, propolis is obtained as the result of a whole complex of substances.

Bee glue performs the following tasks in the hive:

• clogs the honeycombs with a bar;
• sterilizes cells;
• embalms potentially dangerous foreign objects in cells;
• seals cracks from moisture and drafts;
• polishes honeycombs before laying eggs;
• serves as an antiseptic material.

Propolis has a pleasant aroma of pine needles, honey, buds, wax and vanilla. It varies in color from grayish green to dark brown. Propolis tastes bitter. During combustion, the ouse releases valuable aromatic resins. Each bee colony collects about 40-50 grams of bee glue. It is worth noting that the famous mumiyo is a product of wild bees living in mountainous areas. This mummy has more pronounced medicinal properties, which has a natural pattern: products of wild origin are more useful than homemade ones.

Thanks to bee glue, the bees themselves protect themselves from all kinds of bacteria and viruses. To date, there are six known natural antibiotics produced by bees:

• honey;
• royal jelly;
• beebread;
• bee venom;
• wax;
• propolis.

When bees are overcrowded, these natural bee antibiotics are necessary for their normal functioning.