Medicinal properties of propolis tincture

Propolis is one of the types of beekeeping products, which is a complex substance, it consists of tree resin and propolis itself, which is secreted by insects. Bees use this material to strengthen the walls of their homes and to embalm corpses. Since ancient times, people have found therapeutic use of propolis, because it is effective in the prevention and treatment of a number of ailments - viral, fungal and infectious diseases, diseases of the oral cavity.

The benefits of propolis tincture

Externally propolis resembles a sticky mass, similar to plasticine. If you look at it under a microscope, you can understand that it contains more than 50 organic compounds and a rich complex of biologically active substances, and these are: resin, beeswax, pollen, ethers, flavonoids, vitamins, minerals, ascorbic, benzoic and coffee acid. Based on the study of natural glue, one can conclude about its miraculous properties for human health.

Traditional and traditional medicine has long recognized a number of invaluable qualities of propolis, which have:

• antimicrobial action;
• anti-inflammatory;
• pain reliever;
• regenerating;
• cleansing;
• antitoxic;
• vasoconstrictor;
• immunomodulating;
• deodorant;
• antiviral;
• anti-aging.

Possessing information about the pharmacological properties of propolis, the following pathologies can be very successfully prevented and cured:

• hearing problems - inflammation, otitis media, neuritis;
• diseases associated with vision;
• dermatological diseases - allergies, eczema, rashes, burns;
• genitourinary diseases;
• infections, viruses, bronchitis, sinusitis and other pathologies of the respiratory system;
• male sexual disorders;
• tuberculosis;
• osteochondrosis, sciatica;
• hemorrhoids;
• blood diseases.

The harm of propolis tincture

Like any natural or synthetically created drug, propolis has a number of controversial properties, so experts advise to use bee products with caution:

• People suffering from persistent rashes and allergic reactions... This applies not only to propolis, but also directly to honey, as well as to royal jelly, bee bread and beeswax. The result of improper use can be: itching, dermatitis, edema, lacrimation. It is worth remembering that a concentrated product enhances the negative reaction and is difficult for the body to absorb.
• Those who have a history of liver disease are strictly forbidden to consume any alcohol-containing tinctures, including those from propolis.
• Some oncologists argue that when neoplasms appear, you should not use propolis tincture, because it is a powerful biostimulant that enhances the metabolic process and promotes the proliferation of cancer cells. However, this opinion is not supported by scientific evidence.
• For children under 3 years of age, propolis treatment is not recommended.

Contraindications for propolis tincture

• The main and important contraindication for the use of propolis is considered intolerance to beekeeping products. If a person has a negative reaction to honey, then, most likely, a tendency to allergies and to propolis will be found.
• In any case, before starting treatment, it is worth conducting a test sample. To do this, lubricate the skin with a small amount of the product and observe the reaction for 3 hours. If taken internally, take a quarter of the required dose.
• This remedy should be taken with caution by patients with dermatitis, asthma.
• Uncontrolled intake of propolis can cause side effects in the form of nausea, dizziness, and burning.

Application of propolis tincture

The healing properties of propolis:

• Propolis contains special substances - flavonoids, which have antioxidant properties and can help fight cancer and cardiovascular ailments. Moreover, an aqueous solution is more successful than alcohol tincture. It contains components that are not inferior in effectiveness to vitamins A and C, therefore, the use of propolis as a fortifying product is quite justified.
• Official research has proven that beekeeping products enhance the effect of antibiotics and effectively fight certain types of bacteria and viruses, including influenza and herpes virus, as well as bacteria that cause gastritis and stomach ulcers.
• Experimentally, scientists have proven a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, propolis-based tinctures help to reduce blood pressure, sugar and blood cholesterol levels.
• Propolis is included in many toothpastes and oral care products, because it helps to heal some infections (periodontal, streptococcus) and reduces the likelihood of caries and tooth decay.

Propolis tincture for children

Propolis tincture is an incredibly popular and relatively safe remedy that parents use to treat a number of ailments in children: acute respiratory infections, runny nose, sore throat, ear pain, cough, gastritis, and this natural product is also used to increase general immunity and prevent colds. diseases (twice a year, the course is 7-10 days).

Most often, children are given alcohol or water-alcohol tincture. When sore throat, bronchial asthma, colds and some chronic pathologies, it is allowed to add milk to the elixir and carry out treatment in parallel with taking antibiotics. In this case, the dosage is very important, one drop for each year of the baby is considered the best option. You need to understand that an allergy is a side effect of any beekeeping product, so it will not be superfluous to conduct a small test - drop a couple of drops of liquid on the baby's elbow and wait a few hours. If there is no reaction, you can safely start treatment with propolis.

Doctors call the age of up to three years a contraindication to internal admission. As for the external use of the tincture, there are no strict restrictions.

Ways to use propolis tincture for children:

• Due to its antibacterial and regenerating qualities, the product is used externally to eliminate fungal diseases and treat abrasions and burns.
• With stomatitis and sore throat, you can give your baby a small ball of propolis to chew.
• A small amount of the elixir is added to warm milk and drunk at night to relieve colds and bronchitis.
• Toothache will go away if you apply a cotton swab soaked in tincture.
• Diseases of the organs of hearing and vision are treated with an aqueous-alcoholic tincture of propolis by instilling two drops in each eye or ear.
• If you have a runny nose, rinse your child's nose with warm water solution of propolis as often as possible.

Propolis tincture for cough

In the treatment of colds and viral diseases in adults, as a rule, alcohol infusions are used, in pregnant women and young children, aqueous solutions, elixirs in combination with warm milk or alcoholic tinctures, but only for rinsing or rubbing externally.

In the absence of contraindications, the best effect for sore throat and cough will be given by an infusion of alcohol. It can be purchased at a pharmacy or made by yourself at the rate of 10 grams of crushed product per 100 ml of alcohol - we remove it in a dark place and insist for about a week or two.

• A solution with milk will help to soften the respiratory tract and get rid of a sore throat - 10-20 drops per glass of liquid. Take in the morning and evening (always before bedtime). How fast the recovery will be depends on the stage of the disease.
• The composition for rinsing is also quite popular, its recipe is simple: for a glass of water there is one tablespoon of crushed propolis, a teaspoon of baking soda and a spoonful of honey. We use it at least 3-4 times a day.
• For treatment cough and to relieve chest pain, you can try an external remedy - an ointment or compress. To prepare the ointment, you will need 100 ml of alcohol tincture and a jar of heated glycerin, rub the throat or chest with this mixture, after letting it brew for several days.

A water tincture has a more gentle effect, for this we take 100 grams of crushed product and 200 ml of water, heat it for about an hour in a water bath and wait until it is infused.

Tincture of propolis for immunity

Propolis is considered a natural antibiotic due to its disinfecting, cleansing and antibacterial properties. In its composition, it contains organic acids that do not allow harmful bacteria to multiply and stimulate all biological processes, therefore this product has been used since ancient times to increase the level of the body's defenses. Reasons for the decline immunity there may be different - genetic failures, the influence of diseases and the external environment, an improper lifestyle, but, in any case, it is necessary to take measures after consulting a specialist.

Propolis tincture has a beneficial effect on both adults and children. Bee products can be purchased ready-made or you can prepare an elixir at home using raw materials from a proven apiary. To do this, first freeze the propolis ball in the freezer, then finely grate and fill with warm water, everything that floats must be removed. Take out the cleaned product and dry well, after which the raw materials are mixed with alcohol, water or herbal infusion.

Reviews of propolis tincture

Reviews of the medicinal properties of propolis are very positive, in almost every case this product, if it did not help to heal completely, then at least had a good therapeutic and prophylactic effect in combination with other folk and traditional methods. Most people claim that improvement occurs within a few hours - the disease gradually goes away and the tone in the body rises naturally, the work of all internal systems and organs stabilizes.

A special delight is the quality of 20% alcohol tincture, it is the most common, but, unfortunately, not everyone is suitable, in particular children, pregnant and lactating women, people who are prohibited from taking alcohol-containing liquids.

Propolis tincture is also in great demand for the treatment of childhood diseases, however, in this case it is always better to consult a specialist.