Propolis. Medicinal properties like taking a tincture, use of recipes ointments, oils for women, men and children, contraindications

In natural medicine cabinet propolis - a popular way to combat a variety of diseases. Due to its healing properties, propolis, or bee glue can be taken as the basic drug or as an effective adjunct to the prescribed treatment.

The composition and therapeutic properties of propolis

To know the information about such potent substances as propolis - medicinal properties, how to take - it is necessary to speed up the recovery.

Propolis - a sixteen classes of organic compounds over a hundred plus biologically active substances (BAS), among which polyphenol is considered essential, an alcohol, an aldehyde.

The composition of propolis includes almost all trace elements which are necessary to human body (iron, chromium, zinc, tin, and others), minerals (core - calcium) and vitamin E, H, P and group B.

Thanks to the large amount of nutrients, propolis has a broad spectrum of medicinal properties:

1. Strengthening the immune system and increase the protective properties of the organism in the infectious period.
2. Restores shortage of vitamins and minerals;
3. Purification vessels from cholesterol and prevention of atherosclerosis;
4. Stimulation of production of erythrocytes, which helps to improve the quality of blood and improvement of blood circulation;
5. Bactericides and anti-inflammatory properties. Propolis is often used during inflammation and bleeding of the gums, tooth decay prevention and elimination of bad smell;
6. Healing and disinfection with skin lesions;
7. Disinfecting properties: destruction of microbial infectious agents;
8. It helps cleanse the body of toxins, excess bile, facilitates the work of the liver. Propolis helps to cope with an intoxication of an organism or the food industry.

Propolis actively used in cosmetology in the fight against skin eruptions (acne, boils, purulent acne) and for the healing of scars. Due moisturizing, regenerating and rejuvenating properties of propolis contain a low concentration of various formulations of gels, lotions for face and body, hair shampoos.

Is there any harm from propolis?

When excessive enthusiasm propolis, it can cause the opposite effect. Whether treatment effective or vice versa depends on the condition of the body (the presence of disease, the individual properties), and the period of use of dosage.

Propolis is considered a strong "natural" antibiotic, so long-term use of its negative impact on the digestive system. Canceled propolisnoe treatment agents and in irritable bowel syndrome in acute stage.

A large number of naturally occurring components contained in the composition of propolis may cause severe allergic reactions. In case of overdose, such a reaction is possible and healthy people.

By propolis side effects include irritation of the oral cavity, throat pain, and dryness of mucous membranes.

Contraindications

Due to the therapeutic properties of propolis taking it during pregnancy and breast stands with great caution, because there is a possibility of occurrence of allergic reactions. How best to organize the treatment in such a crucial period should check with your doctor. If not needed, it is best to completely abandon its use.

For children from 3 years of propolis can be cooked in milk (2r. substance on glass). Strain and give little by little during the day. Limit the use of propolis experts advise people with the disease of the gallbladder, liver and kidneys.

Can I chew propolis?

Chewing propolis - the easiest way to saturate your body with beneficial components of this miracle product. But swallow it prohibited, because entering the body, heavy resins, which contains propolis, strongly act on the kidney.

There are rules for the use of propolis (chewing):

1. First of all it is necessary to check your body for allergies. It is necessary to chew a small piece of propolis for about 5 minutes, then trace the reaction of the body per day. If skin redness or itching in the throat appeared, uniquely, from the use of propolis should be discarded.
2. If the sample was successful, you can start the treatment or prevention. You should start with a small portion of the drug. It takes only 1-2 g and 10 minutes a day chewing. During treatment, the amount of propolis can be increased to 5 g A further increase in dose will result in side effects.
3. No need to chew propolis as gum, all teeth. Employed should be only the front teeth, or "bee glue" smeared throughout the oral cavity: first small Goroshenko propolis slowly bite through the front teeth, and then resolves certain time.

Preparation of an aqueous extract of propolis

Experts believe that the propolis is prepared with water is much more effective than tincture on alcohol, because as an extract, he gives more nutrients.

To prepare the solution need only the propolis and water. Pre be frozen piece or ball of propolis in a freezer (about 30 minutes). After freezing it should be crushed to a fine powder. You can use a float or mortar.

A method for preparing a 5% propolis extract:

1. 200 ml. water boil and cool to 50-55 degrees;
2. Pour into water 10 g. prepared propolis;
3. Insist propolis extract for an hour in a water bath.
4. After the solution will become saturated brown color, it was poured into a thermos or dark glass bottle. To insist 48 hours. If the glass bottle has been selected, then you need to remove it in a warm place for infusion.
5. After preparing the extract should be stored in the refrigerator, not more than a month.

Preparation of propolis tincture

Tincture of propolis to alcohol can be from 5% to 40%: the higher the concentration of the beneficial agent, the stronger will be a therapeutic effect. Yet tincture maximum concentration experts advise to take only in extreme cases, it is usually a good 15% of the solution.

To prepare the 20% alcohol tincture of propolis should:

1. Freeze and grind (in powder) propolis.
2. Put it in a dark glass container and pour 80 ml. 70% alcohol.
3. Shake well and put into a dark place.
4. Within a week, two times a day to shake.
5. Once the propolis tincture configure themselves it should drain.
6. Store in a cool, propolis tincture and low-lit area. Subject to all rules of the therapeutic agent shelf life of three years.

Preparation Propolis ointment

To prepare the ointment of bee glue essential fatty basis. For this fit petroleum jelly, beeswax, sunflower / olive oil, fish oil, lard, butter.

Propolis ointment with vegetable oil:

1. '20 propolis previously frozen ground to a powder.
2. Connect with 5 g vegetable oil, and heated in a water bath for thirty minutes.
3. The resulting composition filter and leave to cool.

To carry out beauty treatments and hair treatment recipe suited propolis ointment with butter and egg yolk.

For it is required to mix 1 tbsp honey and propolis oil, add a teaspoon lemon juice and egg yolk. All mix until homogenous. Remedy is ready for use.

Cooking oil propolis

propolis oil can be prepared using only the propolis and a little butter.

Cooking method:

1. '15 Propolis is frozen and ground to fine particles, so that the cooking process intensified all the nutrients.
2. Pulverized powder propolis pour into an enamel container and add just a teaspoon water. To warm in a water bath until the propolis is not completely melted.
3. Then, to add propolis '85 butter - so will 15% oil.
4. Stirring constantly propolisnoe heated oil (not boiled) in a water bath at 80 ° for 15 minutes.
   
5. The resulting mass filter and cool. Until cooked oil is cooled, it is necessary to periodically stir, otherwise the consistency will heterogeneous.

Preparation of honey and propolis

Cooking method:

1. '50 propolis frozen and then using a knife or trowel mortar grind.
2. In enamel ware put 300 g honey and add chopped propolis.
3. The resulting mixture was insist on a water bath until a uniform consistency of thick cream.

Treatment of throat diseases

In the treatment or prevention of diseases of the throat propolis is used as an additional effective drug in the treatment or as an independent remedy, enhancing the protective functions of the body.

When the sore throat is the simplest solution - to use for the treatment of fresh propolis. 3 years substances need to chew for 30 minutes. If you repeat this procedure a couple of times a day, then on the second day you can feel the relief and reducing the symptoms of the disease.

But chew propolis in its pure form will not please everyone. Since it (if propolis is really good quality) It causes a burning sensation in the mouth. To avoid discomfort, you can use oil propolis. It should be diluted in milk drink and the resulting mixture 1 tablespoon up to 3 times a day.

If the disease has moved in heavy stage here will help the alcohol tincture of propolis in the amount of 1 tablespoon also 3 times per day. The period of such treatment - 3-4 days.

cough treatment

In chronic sinusitis, and pharyngitis suitable aerosol inhalation propolis in the combined treatment.

To prepare the inhalation must boil water and add 2 tablespoons Propolis powder and 1 tablespoon beeswax. Stir until complete dissolution. Inhale the vapors under a blanket for 10 minutes. Experts advise to perform health-restoring procedure 2 times a day.

An alternative propolis in its pure form, with strong attacks of dry cough may be a sugar cube saturated with propolis extract.

treatment of gastrointestinal tract

As a natural antibiotic propolis long been used in medicine and are taking to treat gastrointestinal diseases. Its healing properties have a strong bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, as well as bee glue normalize the intestinal flora, since it is more natural and probiotic.

When the gastrointestinal tract start taking propolis should be only with the doctor's permission and subject to certain rules:

1. Propolis consumed only in a diluted form. Suitable milk or warm tea (by volume - glass).
2. To be most effective treatment to take propolis preparations should be fasting.
3. Not exceed the dose or treat propolis during exacerbations.

To reduce inflammation and relieve pain in gastritis drink 40 drops of 20% - the second tincture of propolis on alcohol three times a day for two weeks. Suitable such treatment if the pH level is high, or in the redistribution rules.

If the acidity reduced take 10% tincture of one month tbsp up to 3 times per day.

In gastric also suitable infusion of 10% alcohol. The treatment consists of two stages. Before scarring (first stage) take a medicine for tbsp 3 times a day. Followed by a break of seven days. Second stage lasts for six months, but propolis is taken the next day.

Treatment of skin diseases

In the treatment of skin diseases: eczema, trichophytosis, psoriasis, acne, various rashes and pustules (and other skin ailments) apply propolis ointment with various concentrations of substance - 10 to 30%. Rubbed ointment, applied to problem areas or make gadgets of tortillas warmed propolis.

Gyniatrics

The efficiency of the use of propolis in gynecology. Most experts confirm the improvement in patients' state after the application of tinctures of propolis on alcohol in the care after surgery. They accelerate the healing process and helps to relieve inflammation.

Ointments of propolis 10-15% is used in the treatment of cervical erosion, mastitis, vaginal inflammation, cystitis and functional ovarian failure.

treatment of tuberculosis

The systematic application of propolis helps to cure various types of tuberculosis (lung, skin, kidney, bronchus, lymph nodes), even in the case where the usual anti-TB drugs are powerless. In the fight against tuberculosis illnesses applied ointment 15% butter, 20% aqueous-alcoholic solution and 10% aqueous solution of propolis.

Nail fungus treatment

Treatment of onychomycosis, causing itchy skin between the toes, loss of the nail near the skin and nails themselves, become more effective if you take propolis. Medicinal properties of this substance can both reduce itching and eliminate the disease.

The first method is the attachment of lotions. Well moistened with an alcohol extract of propolis swab firmly pressed to the affected area and tape up. Leave a compress better for a long time (at night). Repeat treatment every day.

If the scale of the defeat of the fungus hands and feet large, the best way to treat the fungus will propolisnoe baths. It is necessary to heat the water (40 degrees) and in a ratio 1ch.l. per liter of water, alcoholic propolis tincture. Treatment time - 20 minutes. After such treatment baths required to lubricate the damaged party propolis ointment and put on cotton gloves or socks.

sinusitis treatment

In the treatment of sinusitis are used propolis drops, ointment, tincture, ingolyatsii. Simple manipulations possible to achieve a full recovery. Turundy cotton soaked in alcohol extract of propolis, is inserted into the nose for 30 minutes. Act: a pair of alcohol with medication withdrawn liquefied mucus and pus from the sinuses.

To prepare a solution for ingolyatsy in boiling water was added a 10% solution of propolis. After dissolving inhale medicated couple with or without using a special inhaler them.

For nasal lavage solutions are used, for example, salted solution, with the addition of propolis tincture or extract.

A good way to treat sinusitis - propolis drops. This would require 10% propolis tincture on alcohol mix it with vegetable oil in proportions of 1: 3.

pancreatitis treatment

In the case of pancreatitis should take care facilities with propolis because of its curative properties may cause deterioration. But 1% propolis extract will not cause complications, but rather to support and improve the immune system, metabolic processes will start. To use it you need a month to 1 tsp three times a day.

hemorrhoids treatment

To get rid of hemorrhoids propolis is used in candles, microclyster, tinctures, ointments. The main ingredients in the ratio of 1:10 - 20 g grated propolis is combined with 200 grams of butter and melted on a water bath. Once the consistency is smooth, cool the mass spread in special molds and freeze.

To prepare compress a small piece of gauze fabric impregnated with extracts of propolis and then apply it to the affected area. Fix plaster lotion and leave for the night.

Ointment effectively acts on olive oil. Prepare it simple: '15 frozen propolis pulverized and poured 100 g olive oil, after which the mixed ingredients are sent to infuse in the water bath. Home, medical weight can not bring to a boil.

An hour later, olive ointment with propolis ready. After cooling olive mass lubricated exterior nodules.

liver treatment

Propolis is indispensable for the treatment of liver in conjunction with the primary means. It protects the body from intoxication and promotes cell recovery.

When hepatic cirrhosis bee prepared adhesive solution. Heated in a water bath 100 grams grated propolis, pour 500 ml. medical alcohol 70% and mixed well. The medicine is poured into a dark glass bowl and clean it stand for a month in a dark place.

Before taking the resulting alcohol tincture is diluted with water. In the first days of treatment need to take 5-7 drops razbavlennyhstakanom water. Then gradually increase the number of drops, until it reaches 40.

Treatment of HCV is carried out via the propolis extract. Rub '20 Ice cream propolis and pour 200 ml. water. The mixture was heated 25 minutes in a water bath at 80 ° C.

After cooking and rearrange the tool cooled in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours. After the infusion, the propolis extract is passed through gauze. Eat it should be 2 times a day 15-20 drops.

Treatment of sore throats and tonsillitis

Propolis has strong antibacterial properties so it is effective in the treatment of sore throats and tonsillitis. Chew small pieces of propolis should not be less than 3 hours to cure gave the result.

The use of propolis oil with milk will help to strengthen the body. propolis tincture is also suitable for the treatment of such diseases. It can be taken both in pure form and in dilute for gargling or wetting sinuses.

treatment of bronchitis

Treat mild bronchitis can use propolis inhalations: '60 propolis and '40 Wax dissolved in a water bath. In this case, together with the steam volatile allocated to be inhaled ailing morning and evening for 15 minutes.

Also suitable for treatment of bronchitis alcoholate 20% propolis tincture water.

If there was a lingering bronchitis, should try warming propolis lozenge or rubbing ointment on the basis of the chest propolis.

treatment for otitis

Propolis for treating otitis media are used as the main agent in the early stages of the disease and how further prolonged period of disease. Use an alcohol tincture of propolis. It is prepared from '20 propolis and 40% alcohol. The ingredients are mixed and insist on a water bath to completely dissolve the substances. Insist the drug per week.

Apply the solution may be prepared as ear drops - 2-3 drops 2 times per day. Alternatively, the infusion is impregnated turundy. After the medical procedure must be put in each ear on a piece of clean cotton wool to keep warm. Also used an aqueous solution and butyric propolis.

treatment of hypertension

It is often used to normalize propolis pressure: apply tincture oil, water and an alcohol.

Propolis tincture with butter: '20 Propolis combine with 180 g melted butter. Preheat at low temperature is not less than an hour. For 5-10 minutes until cooked add the tincture of hawthorn and mix well. Infuse several hours, then collect the top fraction.

Take the medicine should be before eating ¼ teaspoon three times a day. The course is 20-30 days.

Treatment of dental diseases

In dentistry propolis used in alcoholic tinctures, extracts and gels in pure form. For each case there is a method of treatment of propolis.

Periodontal disease, inflammation and sores by rinsing the oral cavity is treated with a solution of propolis. When painful feelings, experts advise to chew pieces of propolis. To strengthen the gums and removing the plaque on the teeth using a tincture.

Treatment of ophthalmic diseases

Propolis relieves tired eyes and reduces the negative effects of drugs, and is also able to help in the fight with a number of eye diseases.

Conjunctivitis and corneal damage to eye drops treated propolisnoe: 2 drops 5-8 times per day. For the prevention of cataracts and restore lens transparency drip 3-4 drops for six months or a year depending on the situation.

Alcohol tincture of propolis - the best option to strengthen the immune system. But do not forget that it can cause an allergic reaction, and overdose greatly affected kidney.

Propolis to enhance immunity

As in the treatment of diseases, to enhance the immune system and support the body Propolis is important regularity. Breaks will not give the expected result and will have to start the treatment again. The course of treatment should be not less than 1 month.

There are three options for receiving alcoholate:

1. 10% drinking infusion 1 tablespoon in the morning on an empty stomach every day for 1 month. The infusion diluted in a glass of warm milk or water.
2. 1 tsp 10% propolis tincture, diluted in water or milk, consumed in the morning and evening
3. In severe disease, tuberculosis drug is taken three times a day: the first month of 10-15 drops of a 10% tincture, second month by 20 drops of 20% of infusion and in the third month concentration is increased to 30% but the number of droplets remains the same - 20 drops.

Application for weight loss

To lose weight periodically chew sufficiently propolis in pure form. The first results can be displayed in a week. Other ways to reduce the weight - eat every day on a teaspoon of alcohol tinctures of propolis diluted in water, or prepare a mixture of propolis, honey and fungus.

To prepare the mixture zhiroszhigatelnoy need:

1. '20 crushed fungus fill with water 45 ° C and infuse throughout the day.
2. A piece of propolis freeze and crush to a powder. Mix with 2 teaspoons of honey.
3. A mixture of propolis and honey taken, squeezed infusion of fungus, every day before meals.

Used in cosmetics

In cosmetology, propolis is used due to its antiseptic, anesthetic and regenerating properties. Propolis extract is added to creams to 2 drops and half a teaspoon in a face mask.

The recipe of propolis extract: It rubbed with a small piece of propolis and poured alcohol or vodka in a ratio of 1: 4. The extract should insist 10 days. After infusion extract strain through cheesecloth.

Accept propolis periodically (particularly in the spring and autumn) it is necessary, as a preventive agent and revitalizing, saturated effective therapeutic properties. And if you do everything right and not get carried away, then this natural Assistant remains in the home medicine cabinet for a long time.

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