How to prepare propolis tincture

Propolis is a product produced during the bee production process. No one 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, antitoxic, antiviral agent, and also improves immunity.

How to make propolis tincture

To prepare alcohol tincture of propolis you will need:

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

How to cook:

1. First, crush the propolis and place it in a bottle.
2. Then add 500 ml of alcohol to it.
3. Shake it periodically over the next thirty minutes.
4. Infuse propolis in a dark place at room temperature for a week. Shake occasionally.
5. After the infusion time is up, remove the bottle and strain the liquid through multi-layer gauze.

This tincture needs to be stored somewhere in a closet where there is no light and at room temperature.

The alcohol tincture can be used either internally or for rubbing, depending on the person’s needs.

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 wake up and do not find any unpleasant symptoms, you can begin a course of treatment.

The most important thing is that if you buy propolis, it is best to do it from familiar beekeepers or at a pharmacy. When buying propolis on the market, be careful. There is a possibility that profit hunters may sell 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 healing of wounds, so it is used to cure 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 the wonderful property of warming up and drawing 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 it is an extremely useful thing. This tincture can:

• cleanse the body of harmful toxins;
• relieve sore throat;
• Strengthen your immune system and avoid viral diseases.

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

There are several ways to prepare propolis tincture with milk.

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

• milk 500 ml;
• propolis 100 g.

Preparation:

1. First of all, boil the milk.
2. As soon as it starts to boil, add propolis to it. And cook the mixture over low heat for 15 minutes.
3. After this, 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. It does not have a long shelf life, since milk is a perishable product.

Take a teaspoon of this tincture twenty minutes before meals. 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 tincture to a glass of milk.

Water tincture of propolis

Propolis tincture in water is a universal medicine. She treats everything the same way as other infusions. However, it does not contain alcohol, making it suitable for use by children and people with lactose intolerance. In addition, tincture of water is not capable of causing the body to become intoxicated. After all, it is simply not capable of irritating the mucous membrane gastrointestinal tract.

Propolis is a beekeeping product that cannot be heat treated. That is, no matter what you do with it (heat, boil), the substances in it will remain unharmed. So how can you make a tincture with water without experiencing any difficulties? It's simple:

1. First grind the propolis.
2. Then fill it with water and place in a water bath. It is necessary to heat the water until the propolis is completely dissolved. This procedure may take a long time.
3. When propolis is heated 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 the propolis has completely dissolved, 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 dry, cool place.