How to make propolis tincture

Propolis is a product produced in the process of bee production. Nobody can give propolis an exact definition. It is only known that bees produce it by collecting resinous substances of plant origin. It has bactericidal properties, is used as an anesthetic, anti-toxic, antiviral agent, it also enhances immunity.

How to make propolis tincture

To prepare alcoholic propolis tincture you will need:

• propolis 100 g;
• alcohol 96% 500 ml.

How to cook:

1. Grind the propolis first and place it in the bottle.
2. Then add 500 ml of alcohol to it.
3. Shake it periodically over the next thirty minutes.
4. Insist propolis in a dark place at room temperature for a week. Shake occasionally.
5. After the infusion time is up, take out the bottle and strain the liquid through multilayer cheesecloth.

It is required to store such a tincture somewhere in a closet, where no light enters and at room temperature.

You can use alcohol tincture both inside and for rubbing, depending on the needs of the person.

How to take propolis tincture

Propolis should be used with extreme caution. In rare cases, an allergic reaction is possible.

When trying to take propolis for the first time, it is advised to take a small portion of the drug. If on the second day you woke up and did not find any unpleasant symptoms, you can start a course of treatment.

Most importantly, if you buy propolis, it is best to do it from your beekeeper friends or at the pharmacy. When buying propolis on the market, be careful. There is a possibility that profit hunters can foist on you beeswax or artificial foundation instead of a useful product.

Propolis can be used in the treatment of various diseases:

• hair loss;
• periodontal disease;
• propolis promotes rapid wound healing, so it is used to heal burns;
• tuberculosis;
• ulcer;
• otitis;
• loringitis.

In the treatment of various diseases, different dosages of propolis are used. It is used both internally and externally.

Among other things, propolis has a wonderful property to warm up and draw out pus or inflammation from wounds. Therefore, it is often used in the form of lotions.

Propolis tincture with milk

Propolis in combination with milk is an extremely useful thing. This tincture is capable of:

• cleanse the body of harmful toxins;
• relieve sore throat;
• strengthen immunity and avoid viral diseases.

Also, the combination of propolis and milk has a positive effect on the nervous system of the body. Helps to cope with insomnia, heals the body.

There are several ways to prepare propolis tincture with milk.

In the first case, for cooking, you will need:

• milk 500 ml;
• propolis 100 g.

Preparation:

1. Boil the milk first.
2. As soon as it starts to boil add propolis to it. And simmer the mixture for 15 minutes.
3. Then filter the milk. Let it cool and remove the wax from the top.

Pour the resulting tincture into a bottle and store in the refrigerator. She does not have a long shelf life, since milk is a perishable product.

This tincture is used twenty minutes before meals, a teaspoon each. No more than three times a day.

In the second case, you will need:

• alcohol tincture of propolis 20 drops;
• a glass of milk.

Preparation: add 20 drops of the tincture to a glass of milk.

Water tincture of propolis

Propolis tincture on water is a universal medicine. She heals everything the same as the rest of the infusions. However, it does not contain alcohol, which makes it suitable for use by children and people with lactose intolerance. In addition, the tincture on water is not able to lead the body to intoxication. After all, she simply is not able to have an irritating effect on the mucous membrane gastrointestinal tract.

Propolis is a beekeeping product that does not lend itself to heat treatment. That is, whatever you do with it (heat, boil) the substances in it will remain unharmed. So how can you make a tincture on water without experiencing difficulties? It's simple:

1. Grind the propolis first.
2. Then fill it with water and put it in a water bath. It is required to heat the water until the propolis is completely dissolved. This procedure can take a long time.
3. In the process of heating propolis in a water bath, waste will float to the surface of the water. They need to be removed with a spoon and thrown away.
4. After complete dissolution of propolis, remove the infusion from the water bath and let cool.
5. Then strain through thick cheesecloth.

It is best to use dark glass bottles to store the tincture. Store it in a cool, dry place.