For diseases nervous systems In cases of depression, take propolis tincture 30 drops 3 times a day, diluting it in a small amount of warm boiled water.
Some people advise adding it to tea, but I am not a supporter of this method. It is better to dilute it in warm water. The course of treatment is up to 4 weeks. Usually the patient himself is able to determine his condition and decide to continue treatment or stop it.
Propolis has a very beneficial effect on the nervous system, and its strength can be compared, perhaps even with the popular afobazole.
Contraindications and possible side effects from taking
So, you have decided to try treatment with propolis tincture. What do you need to know in this case? First of all, this treatment also has contraindications. These include:
- Allergy to propolis
- Acute eczema
Side effects
Side effects from taking the tincture can include skin rashes and redness, as well as itching of varying severity. In this case, the use is stopped completely and an alternative treatment is selected.
Is it possible to give a child propolis tincture, because it is alcohol-based?
This drug was widely used by parents, who were quickly able to verify its healing properties.
Propolis tincture can be given to children from 3 years of age. The main thing is not to overdo it in this matter, and the minimum doses that are recommended will bring nothing but benefit to your child!
You can, of course, replace the alcohol tincture with a water infusion, but propolis is a thing that dissolves very reluctantly in water. Unlike alcohol, where it dissolves very quickly!
So how do you determine the dosage for your child? There is a simple rule that is very easy to remember. It only applies to the use of propolis tincture by children. So the rule is:
For every year of a child’s life, you need to take 1 drop of alcohol tincture, which is diluted in a small amount of milk or water!
If, for example, a child is 8 years old, then its dosage will be 8 drops (morning and evening) for a two-time dose (16 drops in total) or 8 drops for a single dose.
The course of treatment for children is limited to two weeks! This rule needs to be remembered and strictly followed, unless of course you want your child to get a kidney complication! 2 weeks is a safe period that will help strengthen the immune system or help prevent a particular disease.
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Propolis with alcohol is one of the most commonly used products in traditional, folk medicine. The list of useful properties of the product is numerous.
Let's list the main ones:
- Propolis with alcohol is an effective anti-inflammatory agent. It contains active ingredients, responding to inflammatory processes that are so dangerous for the body.
- Bee glue contains substances that can activate the regeneration process of body cells. These substances help restore and cleanse the body weakened by disease.
- Propolis has a special healing property: pathogenic microorganisms are not able to adapt to the elements in its composition, which cannot be said about antibiotics of medicinal origin. Therefore, the effectiveness of propolis with alcohol is sometimes higher than that of many expensive drugs.
- Preventive use of the product will significantly increase immunity and protect against many infectious diseases of an inflammatory nature. In combination with alcohol, the anti-inflammatory effect is enhanced, which is why propolis infused with alcohol is especially useful during the cold season.
- This product is often used by cosmetologists, because bee glue has a number of properties for the skin and hair, and alcohol has an excellent cleansing effect.
- If you use propolis in alcohol regularly, you can reduce the likelihood of developing cancer. Sometimes it is even used for cancer, for oncology, to treat diseases, but this happens infrequently.
- The product is able to heal skin lesions, wounds, burns thanks to the regenerating substances contained in propolis.
- Often the healing liquid is used as a mild pain reliever. This happens especially often in dentistry and cosmetology.
- An alcohol tincture is effective in combating infectious diseases: mumps, scarlet fever, diphtheria... The liquid will become a component of complex use.
Recipe for propolis tincture with alcohol
We'll tell you how to make propolis tincture with alcohol.
Place pure propolis (30 g) in the refrigerator, leave for 120 minutes so that the component hardens slightly and acquires a compacted consistency. Grind it thoroughly. A grater, coffee grinder or blender is suitable for this procedure. By the way, the saturation of the finished tincture will depend on the size of the particles used. The smaller the propolis particles, the richer the medicine.
Prepare in advance a bottle of dark glass that does not transmit light. Immerse the crushed substance there and fill it with 170 grams of pure alcohol. Please pay Special attention on the quality of this component. If low quality alcohol is used, it may have a detrimental effect on your health.
The mixture obtained as a result of these actions should be stored in a dark place out of direct sunlight. The product is infused for at least two weeks (preferably longer). Throughout the infusion time, the liquid must be shaken occasionally.
After this period of time, the liquid is filtered through several layers of clean gauze. The propolis tincture with alcohol, the preparation of which at home did not cause much trouble, has been made.
It is stored in a dark place in a cool bottle with a stopper. As you can see, the liquid recipe is quite simple.
Why does propolis tincture with alcohol help? Instructions for use
The scope of use of healing liquid is multifaceted. Remember: before you decide to use it, talk to your doctor. This remedy, like other folk remedies, has contraindications. We will talk about them later.
The previous section discussed how to make propolis tincture with alcohol at home, but you can take the solution with the accompanying instructions for use at a pharmacy. When you decide to buy liquid, be sure to read the instructions.
Let's take a look at the specific cases in which propolis with alcohol is used and why it can save you. We will also tell you how and in what doses it is used.
Treatment is performed internally or externally.
First, we will discuss the use of alcohol tincture of propolis internally. It is rarely used as the only ingredient. It is combined with water, milk, tea.
Propolis with alcohol to boost immunity
The product is often recommended for use to improve immunity. You should add a teaspoon of healing liquid to a glass of boiled water or milk. The product is consumed up to 2 times a day for up to 30 days.
- This product can influence the spread of pathogens of infectious diseases.
- Helps restore tissue cells and promote their division.
- Removes harmful substances from the internal environment.
- Controls metabolism.
- Is a participant in the process of blood renewal.
All of the above processes are necessary for strong immunity.
Treatment of the stomach with propolis in alcohol
To heal an organ such as the stomach, taking propolis orally is especially effective, because it can relieve the symptoms of ulcers and gastritis, again due to its anti-inflammatory properties. The fact is that stomach diseases are also caused by bacteria (ulcers, for example, are caused by Helicobater pilori), so the ability of propolis infused with alcohol to kill viruses and bacteria comes in handy. In addition, ulcers and gastritis violate the integrity of the organ, and propolis contains a lot substances that help tissue healing and restoration.
To cure the stomach from gastritis, it is recommended to consume 10–15 drops of alcohol tincture before meals for up to 2 weeks. After 3 to 5 days of using propolis in alcohol, gastritis will improve.
For ulcers, it is good to use a tincture with a concentration of 5–10%. When using a liquid with a higher concentration, the effect will be the opposite.
To treat ulcers with propolis in alcohol, count out 40 - 60 drops of healing liquid to mix with 25 ml of water or milk. Use 3 times a day before meals.
If the treatment proceeds without difficulty, propolis has not caused an allergy, then after 5-7 days it is advised to switch to enhanced therapy - use a 20-30% solution in the same doses for 1-2 months.
Remember: taking propolis alcohol liquid for the stomach is combined with a diet prescribed by a specialist.
Treatment of the stomach with propolis in alcohol is a common procedure among people, but not the only one.
For colds
The product is recommended for eliminating colds and infections due to its disinfecting properties. To treat coughs and wheezing, take 30 ml of hot milk, a tablespoon of infusion, mix, and give the sick person the resulting medicine at night. The method is effective, but it is used only by adults.
Propolis infusion with alcohol can be used by children over 12 years old. If your throat hurts, it is recommended to cool a glass of boiled milk to room temperature, pour in a third of a teaspoon of alcohol tincture, add a teaspoon of honey, a little butter. Children should consume this mixture before bed.
Sometimes 2-3 drops of the product are added to milk and honey for younger children, but this is done only with the permission of the doctor.
To eliminate a sore throat, it is effective to gargle with an infusion of alcohol.
To create a rinse solution, it is recommended to mix a teaspoon of the product with half a glass of boiled warm water. Gargle for five minutes. Repeat the action 3 – 5 times a day.
Restoration of the cardiovascular system
In addition to the fact that bee glue can restore organ tissue and vessel walls, it can also increase blood fluidity, which is so important for the normal functioning of the cardiovascular system. Propolis with alcohol will help stabilize blood pressure and improve heart function.
The product is often prescribed for patients suffering from high cholesterol levels, because the mixture is able to remove unnecessary impurities from the blood vessels. After a course of treatment with alcoholic propolis liquid, the heart will begin to work correctly, and the pain will stop.
To restore proper activity of the cardiovascular system, dilute the tincture not in water or milk, but in lingonberry juice. This will make the treatment process more effective, because lingonberry juice is an excellent drug for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
So, add 20 drops of alcoholic propolis to 50 ml of juice, stir, and drink 3 times a day. You will feel relief after 2 weeks.
For grade 2 or 3 hypertension, you should drink a 30% alcohol tincture for three weeks. To prepare the mixture, drop 40 drops of healing liquid into half a glass of water. Drink three times a day an hour before meals.
It is not forbidden to take a product with a concentration of 20%, but the reception will last not three weeks, but up to two months. The reception does not provide immediate, but 80% guaranteed relief.
Treatment of diabetes mellitus with propolis in alcohol
To control diabetes, it is recommended to start taking it with 1 drop of tincture, adding it to a tablespoon of milk. The number of droplets gradually increases. 15 - this will be the maximum number of drops per spoon of milk. The mixture is recommended for use from 1 to 6 months.
When treating diabetes, remember the special diet prescribed by your doctor.
Solving vision problems
Bee glue is known in ophthalmology. It is able to protect and cure the eyes from infectious diseases, inflammation, stop the progression of vision loss, relieve fatigue, and moisturize the eyes. However, for eye health and good vision, it is not an alcohol tincture that is used, but an aqueous solution of propolis.
The tincture is used as a general strengthening drug for the whole body, which also helps the eyes work and maintains their health.
Dilute a teaspoon of tincture in a glass of water or milk. If you drink the mixture for a month, you will provide support to your eyes and the whole body.
In conclusion of the story about methods of internal use, we note: you should not drink the product for pregnant women, people with allergies to honey, propolis, or alcohol.
External use
There are quite a few ways to not only use propolis tincture with alcohol internally, but there are also many options for its external use. It can act as an independent product or serve to create balms and masks. Let's consider this purpose of the tincture.
Improving hair condition with propolis tincture with alcohol
As mentioned above, propolis works in the field of cosmetology in the service of health and beauty.
People often suffer from hair loss. To say goodbye to this trouble, take an alcohol tincture of propolis.
Take a teaspoon of aloe juice, a teaspoon of alcohol tincture, then add the yolk, 2 teaspoons of onion or garlic juice. This mixture is used as a mask, applied to the scalp and left on for at least an hour.
Advice: Everywhere you need moderation. Don't overdo it with alcohol-based products, otherwise you will end up with dry, dehydrated skin.
To reduce the oiliness of the scalp, moisten a cotton wool with propolis tincture and wipe the hair roots every day. After a month of procedures, take a break, then you can repeat the process again.
Alcohol-based propolis for nail fungus
To eradicate nail fungus, wet pieces of cotton wool with alcohol tincture of propolis, place on the affected areas, and secure with adhesive tape. Leave the soaked cotton wool until the morning. Repeat the action until the fungus completely disappears.
Please note: the product may have limitations in its use. You should not use the drug if you are allergic to honey, propolis, or their components.
Indications for use
We mentioned the most common cases of using propolis infused with alcohol. But there are many more examples where this product is important. Let's take a closer look at them.
The liquid is effective for joints when taken internally. It is advised to drop 30 drops of the drug into half a glass of water, milk, tea. Drink the healing mixture 3 times a day two hours before eating.
The infusion serves to eliminate troubles in the oral cavity, teeth, and various types of dental disorders: periodontal disease, stomatitis. It can relieve toothache - it is recommended to rinse the mouth with alcohol tincture 1 - 2 times a day. They take healing liquid to treat diseases of the nervous system. The tincture can improve the emotional background, reduce nervous excitability, and help with depression and nervous disorders.
A mixture of bee glue and alcohol is equally significant for both women and men. With its help, it is possible to eliminate ailments associated with the genitourinary system.
Women choose a remedy to eliminate fibroids for various gynecological inflammations. You need to drink a tablespoon of tincture once a day for 10 days. Then it is advised to stop for 3 days and start taking it again. The duration of admission depends on individual characteristics, the condition of the woman’s body, so the exact timing of the end of treatment can only be determined by a specialist. But more often it is 30 - 60 days.
Men eradicate prostatitis and infections of the genitourinary system. The tincture is taken up to six months, a teaspoon three hours before bedtime.
Propolis tincture with alcohol is an effective, multifunctional remedy, the main thing is to take it correctly.
The use of natural ingredients to improve and maintain health is the key to long happy life. Take care of yourself as nature takes care of you.
Propolis with alcohol is a unique medicine that allows you to effectively fight pathological processes in the body. The product is not addictive and does not disrupt the composition of beneficial intestinal microflora. The medicinal composition has a wide range of effects on the body. We suggest taking a closer look at what alcohol-based propolis helps with.
For oral use, alcohol tincture of propolis can be used in finished form, sold in a pharmacy or. In the latter option, the usefulness will be several times greater. For treatment use 10% or 20% tincture.
To prepare a 10% solution, you will need to take 10 grams of bee glue and 90 ml of ethyl alcohol (70 degrees). For 20% - 20 g of propolis and 80 ml of ethanol.
Add to warm tea. Treatment occurs in several stages:
- 1 Week. Add 20 drops of tincture to 100 ml of warm drink. Drink 60 minutes before the start of the meal;
- Week 2. The dosage of propolis is increased to 30 drops;
- Week 3. Add 40 drops to the drink.
Take a break of 7 days. If necessary, continue therapy.
Ear pain
Propolis tincture can treat diseases of the ENT organs. Otitis media is a serious ear infection. It occurs in mild, moderate and severe forms. The development of pathology is rapid, accompanied by severe complications. One of them is hearing loss. How an alcoholic infusion of propolis will help solve the problem:
- cold pain (shooting in the ear). Place 2 drops of tincture into each ear canal. Cover with a cotton ball. Lie down for a quarter of an hour, so that the sore ear is directed upward.
- For children, the product is diluted in warm water in a ratio of 1 to 1. Instill 2-3 drops. Close the ear canal with a cotton band and lie down with the child for half an hour. To get maximum results, make a tourniquet from cotton wool and soak it in alcoholic propolis extract. Insert into the sore ear, pre-insulating it with a warm scarf or shawl.
- For purulent otitis media of the middle ear, treatment is carried out using a cotton swab soaked in 30% propolis tincture. Change once a day, the course of treatment is up to 2 weeks.
- Removal of pain syndrome in acute otitis media. Combine the tincture with sunflower oil in a ratio of 1 to 4. Instill 2 to 3 drops into the diseased ear canal, 4 times a day.
Runny nose
The main indication for use is damage to the upper respiratory tract by pathogenic microflora. Bee glue is especially useful for acute and chronic rhinitis. A comprehensive treatment method helps to quickly eliminate the symptoms of the disease.
For instillation, they are used in several ways:
- Place 2 drops into cleansed nasal passages. The procedure is carried out up to 3 times a day;
- It is allowed to combine bee glue with olive oil in equal proportions. Place 1-2 drops into cleansed nasal passages three times a day.
Sinusitis
Alcohol infusion of “bee glue” is allowed to be used for long-term therapy. There is no adaptation to the components. The drug has no side effects. Use with caution for people prone to allergic reactions.
Depending on the concentration of propolis, therapy occurs in different ways:
- A 10% infusion is used to rinse the nasal sinuses during puncture. Additionally, it is allowed to moisten cotton strands and insert them into the nostrils. How to rinse correctly? Pour warm water into a glass and add 20 drops of tincture and a pinch of baking soda. Mix everything thoroughly. Draw the medicinal composition into a syringe without a needle. Gently rinse nasal passages. There is no need to swallow the liquid. Just tilt your head and the liquid will flow out on its own. This rinsing can be done at home to make you feel better no more than 3 times a day.
- 20% alcohol tincture. Used for instillation. In equal proportions combine alcoholic propolis, vegetable, sea buckthorn oil. Stir well. Instill 1-2 drops into each nasal passage no more than 3 times a day.
If you do not start treatment in time, then you will not be able to do without a puncture (puncture). Propolis with alcohol can be used to wash out purulent contents after surgery. The medicine disinfects and relieves inflammation.
Cold
For treatment, it is used orally or by inhalation. How to take, signs of ARVI, acute respiratory infections:
- 60 ml for an adult and 80 ml for a child warm milk combine with 20 ml of tincture.
- Stir and consume 60 minutes before meals, 3 times a day.
After taking the medicine, you should not drink or eat. Propolis improves sputum discharge, eliminates discomfort when coughing and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
External use
As the instructions say, propolis tincture with alcohol is used externally. It anesthetizes, disinfects, eliminates the inflammatory process, and accelerates healing. Used for the preparation of compresses, sprays, inhalations and in the form of compositions for rubbing and rinsing.
Mouth rinse for stomatitis, periodontal disease
Depending on the stage of development, the tincture is used differently. If there is poor blood circulation, treat the gums with hydrogen peroxide. Dry with a cotton swab and add 3 drops of alcoholic propolis. The procedure is carried out 8 to 12 times.
A film should form on the inflamed area. After the course, take a break of 7 days and, if necessary, continue the course of treatment.
Lotions will be no less useful. Dissolve 10 drops of alcoholic propolis in 100 ml of clean, boiled water. Fold a gauze napkin into several layers, moisten it in the product and rub the sore gums with massaging movements.
To enhance the anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect, it is allowed to add an alcohol solution of calendula to the composition. Dilute 10 drops of each component in 250 ml of boiled water. Rinse oral cavity three times a day. It is not recommended to increase the dosage of medicinal formulations. The course of treatment for periodontal disease is at least 1 month.
Propolis tincture will also help cure stomatitis. For 250 ml warm water add up to 20 drops of the product. Stir and rinse the mouth. 2-3 times a day, after meals.
Gargling
For a sore throat, gargling will be effective. To do this, you need to first brew the plantain (1 tbsp of dry herb per 250 ml of boiling water). Strain the infusion and combine 40 drops with alcohol tincture. Gargle 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment is until pain and inflammation are completely eliminated.
Treatment of epithelial problems: burns, eczema, psoriasis, ulcers
Used for treatment and restoration of the skin. The product is often used as an antiseptic composition, replacing simple iodine. Propolis has a mild effect and does not dry out the skin. Effectively eliminates purulent wounds and trophic ulcers.
When used for herpetic rashes, the bubbles do not burst. They pass quickly, leaving no traces. Ulcers, pimples, wounds, abrasions and cuts are simply treated with 3% propolis tincture.
To treat psoriasis and eczema, soak tissue flaps first in liquid wax, and then dip in 10% alcohol infusion of propolis. Apply to sore spots.
For hair
Alcohol tincture is used in its pure form. For curls with high fat content, the course of use of the product should be at least 30 days.
The product helps regulate the production of subcutaneous fat, strengthening the hair follicles. Acts as a preventative against hair loss. The composition is diluted in a 1:1 ratio with water and rubbed into the scalp using a cotton pad.
To strengthen thin and weakened hair, use a rinse. Add 2 tablespoons of tincture to 500 ml of clean water. Use after washing your hair.
To make it easier to use, the tincture can be added to ready-made hair care products - mask, shampoo.
Gynecological diseases
For inflammatory processes in the genitals, it is recommended to use douching or sitz baths with the drug. Let's look at a few recipes:
- combine 1 tablespoon medicinal plants: yarrow, chamomile, plantain, pouring them into a thermos. Pour 500 ml of boiling water and cover. Leave for 2-3 hours. After time, strain the mixture through a sieve. Add 30 drops of alcohol tincture to the infusion of medicinal herbs. Carry out a hygiene procedure;
- mix 0.5 tbsp. tinctures of propolis and calendula. Add to 500 ml of clean, boiled water.
Bee glue has virtually no contraindications. Do not use if you are hypersensitive to the components. Use cautiously when treating small children, during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. It is not recommended to use propolis tincture in highly concentrated form.
In the article we discuss propolis tincture. We'll tell you about her medicinal properties ah and contraindications for use. You will learn how to properly take the remedy for gastritis, ulcers, sore throat, cough and for immunity. By following our tips, you will learn how to prepare tinctures with alcohol, vodka, water and milk.
Propolis - treatment with propolis
Propolis is a dark green or brown resinous substance. It is produced by bees from sticky substances that they collect from tree buds in the spring.
Appearance (photo) of propolis This beekeeping product is widely used in folk medicine. Propolis contains a complex of vitamins and microelements, flavonoids, and glycosides. Useful composition provides a general strengthening effect on the immune system.
The product is taken orally as a tincture and applied externally. Propolis is used in its pure form to treat inflammation of the oral cavity, diseases of the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract.
Propolis tinctures - medicinal properties
Propolis has anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, antioxidant, antibacterial and immunomodulatory effects. This beekeeping product is effective against bacterial and viral infections.
Most often, propolis is used in the form of a tincture, which can be purchased at any pharmacy or prepared independently. The product accelerates tissue regeneration and neutralizes poisons and toxins.
What does propolis tincture treat?
Propolis tincture is a universal medicine. It has a therapeutic effect for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - gastritis, stomach and intestinal ulcers, colitis, pancreatitis. The remedy is useful for hepatitis; it is used for poisoning to remove toxins from the body.
Propolis tincture improves the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. It is effective for atherosclerosis, vegetative-vascular dystonia, arterial hypertension, and increased nervousness.
The drug is used to treat diseases of the respiratory system: ARVI and influenza, sinusitis, tuberculosis, asthma, tracheitis. Propolis strengthens the immune system. The vitamin-rich composition saturates the body with vitamins and microelements. The medicine is effective for vitamin deficiency.
The product effectively fights cancer. Propolis tincture stops development cancer cells and destroys them.
Another useful property of propolis is strengthening the skeletal system. A tincture based on it is useful for osteochondrosis, arthritis, and radiculitis.
Propolis tincture is used to treat skin diseases and restore the epidermis after burns and wounds. The product increases tissue regeneration and prevents infection. It is used for: eczema, psoriasis, fungal infection, furunculosis, allergies.
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Propolis tincture regulates the functioning of the reproductive system. It is used for impotence, prostatitis, infertility, mastopathy, endometriosis, fibroids.
How to prepare propolis tincture
Before preparing the tincture, propolis is crushed and soaked in cold water for a couple of hours to wash away foreign particles and improve the quality of the raw materials. Then the water is drained and the bee glue is dried.
Propolis tincture can be alcoholic or water. Alcohol is stronger and contains maximum useful substances. The water tincture is less concentrated and is suitable for use during pregnancy and for children.
Let's look at various recipes for making tinctures at home.
Propolis tincture with alcohol
To prepare the tincture, use 70% alcohol. The highly concentrated product must be diluted with water before use.
Ingredients:
- Propolis - 10 gr.
- Medical alcohol - 100 ml.
How to prepare: Grate the propolis, melt in a water bath, remove from heat and pour in alcohol. Infuse the product for 2 weeks, shaking the container daily. Strain the finished tincture and store in the refrigerator.
How to use: For oral administration, dilute 20 drops of tincture in 100 ml of milk, tea or water. In this form, the product can be used to rinse the throat and mouth.
Result: The tincture strengthens the immune system and eliminates inflammation in the stomach and intestines. This recipe is suitable for treating flu, bronchitis and sore throat.
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Propolis tincture with vodka
Propolis tincture with vodka is consumed internally and used for external use. To prepare the product, you should choose high-quality alcohol.
Ingredients:
- Propolis - 50 gr.
- Vodka - 500 ml.
How to prepare: Grate propolis, pour it into a bottle, add vodka and shake. Infuse the product for 3 weeks in a cool, dark place. Shake the medication daily. Strain the finished tincture and store in the refrigerator.
How to use: Take 20-30 drops of the product with water or milk. The maximum daily dosage is 50 drops.
Result: The product has a general strengthening effect, normalizes the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
Water tincture recipe
If you are intolerant to alcohol or have contraindications to the use of products based on it, you can prepare a tincture in water. This product has a mild effect and is suitable for pregnant women and children of any age. This tincture can be consumed in its pure form. The water tincture can be stored for only 7 days.
Ingredients:
- Propolis - 20 gr.
- Water - 400 ml.
How to prepare: Pour boiled water over the crushed propolis, place on water bath and heat to 80 degrees. Keep the pan on the stove for 1 hour without bringing the liquid to a boil. Remove from heat, cool and strain.
How to use: Take 20 drops of tincture 3 times a day. For rinsing, dilute 30 drops of the product in a glass of water.
Result: The tincture strengthens the immune system. The product is especially effective during periods of ARVI and influenza; it can be used for preventive purposes. The medicine is suitable for the treatment of dental diseases, diseases of the lungs and ENT organs.
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Milk tincture recipe
Propolis with milk effectively fights paroxysmal cough. This tincture is suitable for treating adults and children.
Ingredients:
- Propolis - 10 gr.
- Milk - 300 ml.
- Butter - ½ teaspoon.
How to prepare: Heat the milk in a water bath, add grated propolis and stir the liquid until it dissolves. Strain and add oil.
How to use: Take the product warm up to 3 times a day, half a glass. To treat colds, you can add a teaspoon of honey to the finished infusion.
Result: The tincture relaxes muscles, eliminates painful coughs and soothes an irritated throat.
Propolis tincture in a pharmacy
At any pharmacy you can purchase a ready-made alcohol-containing tincture of propolis (Latin: Tinctura Propolisi). It is usually available in 25 ml bottles. Before ingestion, the product must be diluted with water or other liquid.
Pharmacy tincture is suitable for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system and oral cavity. The tincture comes with instructions for use, which must be followed so as not to harm the body. Before use, you should consult your doctor.
Instructions for use of propolis tincture
Depending on the concentration of the tincture and the specific disease, a dosage regimen is selected. That is why it is important to read the instructions before starting treatment.
Let's look at the most common uses of propolis tincture.
How to drink propolis tincture for the stomach (for gastritis and ulcers)
For the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, 20 drops of tincture are prescribed 2-3 times a day. The maximum daily dose is no more than 50−60 drops. In this case, the product must be diluted in 100 ml of any liquid. The course of treatment is 1 month.
For the throat (for sore throat and sore throat)
Propolis tincture is used to gargle for sore throat and any sore throat. To do this, dilute 15 ml of the product in a glass of warm water. The procedure is repeated up to 5 times a day. It is necessary to gargle for 3-4 days until the painful symptoms subside.
For colds (cough and runny nose)
Propolis tincture helps against cough and runny nose. The drug is used to treat influenza, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections. A solution for inhalation is made on its basis. To do this, dilute 1 part of the tincture in 20 parts of water.
Propolis tincture is used to rinse the nose. The product is diluted with saline solution in a ratio of 1:10. The procedure is repeated 2 times a day for 1-2 weeks.
For teeth (for gums)
To rinse the mouth, prepare the same solution as for the throat. Propolis tincture strengthens teeth and gums, treats periodontal disease. The rinsing procedure is repeated 3 times a day for 3 weeks.
For thrush
In gynecology, an aqueous infusion of propolis is used for douching. The product is effective for thrush. It quickly eliminates discomfort. The procedure is carried out daily for 10 days.
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Propolis tincture for children
Propolis tincture is used to strengthen the immune system and fight diseases of the respiratory system and oral cavity. Most often, a water infusion in combination with milk, butter and honey is used to treat children. Single dosage - 1 teaspoon before meals. This drink is not only healthy, but also tasty, which is important in the treatment of children.
Other forms of propolis
Not only tinctures are made from propolis. It is consumed in its pure form and combined with other medicinal components to enhance the beneficial effect.
Is it possible to chew propolis
Propolis is chewed for diseases of the mouth and throat. It has a specific taste and smell. The product saturates the body with vitamins, improves blood flow and eliminates harmful microorganisms.
To get the maximum benefit from the procedure, you need to know how to chew propolis correctly. Take a small piece of the sticky substance and chew for 15-20 minutes, then spit it out. It is not worth swallowing, it is difficult to digest.
Propolis is a potent substance, so you should use it in its pure form with extreme caution. When chewing, monitor your health.
Tea with propolis
After hypothermia and during the spread of viral infections, drink tea with propolis. This drink strengthens the immune system and prevents the development of colds.
Brew 1 tablespoon in a half liter teapot loose leaf tea, 2 teaspoons of propolis and 2 cloves. Infuse the drink for 20 minutes, add a teaspoon of honey and drink warm.
Propolis and hawthorn for blood pressure
Propolis tincture lowers blood pressure, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and eliminates their spasms. To enhance the beneficial effect, it is combined with hawthorn tincture in equal proportions.
Take 20 drops 2-3 times a day before meals. The drug is effective for hypertension, atherosclerosis and coronary disease hearts.
Honey with propolis
Honey gives propolis not only a pleasant taste, but also enhances its beneficial properties. The product can be bought in a store or prepared independently at home. To do this, melt the propolis in a water bath and mix with honey. Store the healing mixture in the refrigerator.
Take 1 teaspoon of propolis honey 2-3 times a day to strengthen the immune system. The product can be used for warming compresses.
Contraindications
The main contraindication to the use of propolis tincture is individual intolerance. Treatment should begin with small doses, gradually increasing them in the absence of an allergic reaction. Before use, consult a specialist.
What to remember
- Propolis is infused with alcohol, vodka, water or milk.
- Propolis tincture strengthens the immune system, normalizes the functioning of the cardiovascular, nervous, digestive and respiratory systems.
- The product is used externally to treat skin diseases and restore the epidermis after burns and wounds.
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Propolis has been known to us since ancient times. The healers there used the composition to treat many ailments that are associated with the respiratory system, sexual activity, heart and other important internal organs. Today, the benefits and harms of propolis have been studied in detail. This gave impetus to many people to use the composition to improve the health of the body. In order not to be unfounded, we will consider the main aspects in order.
Composition of propolis
- After numerous studies, scientists discovered more than 50 organic elements of various natures in propolis. In this case, the substances are presented in the form of 200 compounds.
- Interestingly, 50% of the volume is made up of resinous substances, which consist of flavonoids, essential oils and aromatic acids. About 30% is allocated to wax, 10% to aromatic oils, 5% to pollen.
- The rest is occupied by ketones, steroids, lactones, quinones, natural saccharides, vitamin complexes, mineral compounds and other substances valuable to the body.
- Vitamins deserve attention. These include vitamin C, tocopherol, vitamin PP, vitamin H, retinol, vitamin B3, pyridoxine, thiamine, riboflavin.
- Among the biologically active elements, iron, silicon, vanadium, fluorine, sulfur, sodium, and manganese are isolated. It also contains selenium, calcium, chromium, cobalt, strontium, phosphorus and aluminum. Propolis is not deprived of sodium, titanium, copper, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and tin.
- Many different amino acids accumulate in the product. Moreover, many of them do not have the ability to be produced independently. Let's list the most popular: alanine, cysteine, cystine, serine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, asparagine, valine, leucine, glycine, methionine and others.
- Such a wide list of essential substances encourages many people to consume propolis for the purpose of prevention and treatment of various pathologies, including chronic ones.
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Benefits of propolis
- The composition improves the body's protective functions. By systematically taking propolis, a person’s immune system is strengthened and resistance to infectious diseases increases. It is especially useful to eat propolis during the spread of the flu. During the off-season, the composition will compensate for the lack of vitamins and minerals.
- The beekeeping product opens blood channels and frees them from cholesterol plaques. Thanks to this, atherosclerosis is prevented. In addition, propolis increases blood circulation and improves its quality due to the production of red blood cells.
- Bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties encourage many people to use propolis to treat oral diseases. So, you can easily get rid of bleeding gums, prevent caries, and eliminate bad breath.
- Propolis has regenerating properties. Against this background, it is often used by traditional healers. If you experience damage to the skin, apply a lotion. In this simple way, healing and disinfection are carried out.
- The disinfectant effect allows you to kill fungi of any nature, tuberculosis bacillus, viral infections, etc. If there are inflammations in the stomach, the composition will accelerate the healing of ulcers and prevent gastritis.
- Propolis is used in the cosmetics industry. It is added to deodorants, face and body lotions, and toothpastes. This feature is possible due to the properties of the composition to suppress unpleasant odors and tone the body.
- The beekeeping product can be used both internally and externally. The composition has an anti-inflammatory effect, it kills harmful microorganisms and relieves tissue swelling.
- Propolis also removes excess bile, facilitating liver function. The product copes well with food and industrial intoxication. In case of alcohol poisoning, it is useful to take propolis to quickly remove ethyl alcohol and toxic substances from the body.
- People with problematic skin types add propolis to cosmetic face masks. The composition is used to treat acne, boils, purulent pimples, various lesions. Propolis tightens scars and removes purple spots.
- The composition unclogs blood vessels, which is extremely useful for people who regularly experience increased intracranial and blood pressure. Propolis stimulates brain neurons, which improves memory and vision.
- Incoming antioxidants protect human body from early aging. All this is achieved due to tocopherol and retinol. They are also beneficial for the male reproductive system. Propolis increases blood flow to the groin area, thereby improving potency.
- Folic acid from propolis has a beneficial effect on the female reproductive system and reproductive function in particular. Propolis is advised to be taken by women who are faced with problems conceiving a child.
- Not all people know that propolis can be chewed, just like honeycomb. This will relieve bleeding gums and swelling of the throat. If you combine this method with oral administration, respiratory system diseases are prevented.
Propolis in medicine
- The beekeeping product has found application not only in traditional but also folk medicine. Propolis is used to treat inflammation of the hearing organs, blurred vision, and dermatological problems.
- The composition is used in cases where it is necessary to treat or prevent bronchial asthma, sinusitis, polyps, sore throat, tuberculosis, pharyngitis and other serious diseases.
- Gynecologists prescribe treatment with propolis for women who are faced with hormonal disorders, menopause, mastopathy, cervical erosion, and inflammatory processes.
Propolis in dietetics
- For many years, almost all beekeeping products have been effectively used in the field of nutrition. This is not surprising, because the compositions include many substances valuable to humans.
- Likewise, propolis is widely used by leading nutritionists. It is recommended to consume it in the form of a tincture for diabetes, stomach ailments and all digestive system, obesity.
- It is generally accepted that the composition stimulates metabolic processes in the body, thereby improving food digestibility and appetite. A person eats little, the stomach narrows, and natural weight loss occurs.
- In addition, all weight loss products that contain bee glue remove cholesterol plaques and fight excess sludge.
- Before losing weight using propolis, you need to talk to a nutritionist. An experienced specialist will give precise recommendations regarding the frequency of taking raw materials and dosage.
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Propolis in cosmetology
- Propolis began to be actively used for cosmetic purposes back in Ancient Egypt. Local residents have found that the beekeeping product promotes rapid healing of wounds. Concerning modern world, scientists have identified a number of even more beneficial qualities for the human body.
- Today, manufacturers include propolis in their formulations cosmetics. The bee product is famous for its moisturizing, anti-cellulite and rejuvenating effects. The composition is included in the basis of gels, body and face milk, and various creams. Propolis is effective in the fight against skin ailments.
- The benefits of the product are invaluable to humans; propolis eliminates hair loss and prevents further baldness. Systematic use significantly accelerates hair growth, awakening dormant hair follicles. The composition is often included in regenerating shampoos.
- It is worth understanding that there are a number of contraindications when using such cosmetics. If the compositions are used for a long time, a weakened body may react to this in the form of itching, rashes and redness of the skin. Therefore, please read the instructions carefully before use.
Propolis for children
- Immunity. When taken correctly, the composition increases protective functions. The product destroys pathogenic microorganisms, infections, all kinds of microbes and toxins. Thus children's body is under reliable protection. Propolis is one of the strongest biostimulants of natural origin, which strengthens cells and tissues.
- Colds. To cope with seasonal ailments, propolis can be used as an inhalation. It is necessary to use the beekeeping product in the form of an alcohol tincture or in a special steam generator. Systematic procedures based on such a composition will significantly improve the health of the body as a whole and help get rid of existing diseases. The person recovers in a short time.
- Skin ailments. Propolis has shown excellent results in the treatment of common skin ailments. The beekeeping product will help you get rid of trichophytosis, skin tuberculosis, hyperkeratosis and various fungi.
- Conjunctivitis. The uniqueness of the product never ceases to amaze; bee product extract is actively included in the composition of most medicinal ointments. Such medications have proven themselves in the treatment of conjunctivitis of varying degrees. Keep in mind that if you decide to self-medicate, you should consult a specialist. Otherwise, you risk aggravating the current situation.
- Wounds and abrasions. Problems of this kind with possible suppuration can be solved with the help of bandages and ointment with propolis. To understand whether the wound is healing or not, after several procedures the itching and pain should disappear. There should be no further pus. Some time after using medicinal dressings, you will get rid of the pressing problem.
Harm of propolis
- Allergy. Please note that if you are allergic to bee products, propolis should be consumed with extreme caution. In most cases, the disease manifests itself to the same extent. Watery eyes, runny nose, swelling and skin rashes often appear. In large quantities, propolis can lead to dire consequences.
- Liver disease. If you violate the daily norm of the product, you can significantly harm the liver. Therefore, if you have deviations in the activity of this organ, consumption of propolis in any form is contraindicated. Alcohol-based decoctions and tinctures containing the above product are also strictly prohibited.
Undoubtedly, propolis can be considered one of the most useful products that currently exist. However, the composition must be consumed with extreme caution. Make sure there are no contraindications. If you decide to improve your health using a bee product, it is highly recommended that you talk to your doctor. The specialist will determine the exact daily dose.
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Video: treatment with propolis
Hello, friends!
Today we are talking about propolis, namely: propolis tincture in alcohol - application. I always have propolis on hand, since it is produced by my parents’ bees. And although the publication will be largely devoted to the tincture, since this is perhaps the most common way of using propolis, I will also touch on other options.
The healing properties of propolis are so great, it is the best natural healer that cannot be ignored.
The source of information for this publication was the books of Professor Alexey Sinyakov, the famous beekeeper Pavel Foris, the advice of Dr. Vitaly Ostrovsky and some beekeepers, and of course my personal experience.
What is propolis
Propolis is a sticky substance that bees collect from the blossoming buds of trees, bring and put into the hive, adding wax, pollen and enriching it with their own enzymes.
Bees cover their hive with propolis: walls, bottom, ceiling, cracks in order to protect against damage by various viral and fungal microorganisms. If an enemy gets into the hive, even a mouse or a lizard or bees, after they bite him, they embalm him with propolis. And a dead animal can lie in this sarcophagus for years without decomposing.
This is first of all construction material bees, which consists of resins, balms, essential oils, wax, pollen, aromatic substances.
The sticky substance may be dark green, gray, reddish or brownish in color, with long-term storage turns black.
It is not only very healthy, but also smells delicious: it resembles the aroma of honey, fragrant herbs and resinous greens. And due to its bitter taste, it is associated with tree buds.
Good propolis is poorly soluble in water, sinks easily, and dissolves in alcohol.
Medicinal propolis contains 55% resins and, due to their heaviness, sinks in water. This way you can check whether propolis is good when purchasing.
If it contains more wax and impurities, such propolis will float on the surface and it will have less beneficial healing properties.
Real propolis can cause a burning sensation in the mouth and even a slight numbness of the tongue. Otherwise, you may doubt its quality.
Propolis is used both in its natural form and in the form of alcohol and water tinctures, in the form of candles, and ointments and oils are made from it.
Propolis tincture: medicinal properties and application
Propolis is a cure for all diseases without exaggeration, because the natural substance contains many vitamins and microelements: nicotinic acid, chromium, iron, copper, vanadium, cobalt, B vitamins, iodine and others.
Propolis, as well as its alcohol tincture, has the highest medicinal properties:
- relieves all inflammatory reactions in the body
- quickly and effectively treats any wounds, even those that do not heal for a long time, both external and internal
- antiseptic effect allows you to use propolis tincture instead of iodine
- suppresses the growth of herpes viruses, staphylococcus, streptococci, kills pathogens of diphtheria, tuberculosis, fungi, smallpox, hepatitis, influenza
- the anesthetic effect is 5 times greater than the effect of novocaine
- propolis is a strong antioxidant that protects us from aging and cleanses cells
- propolis substances make our liver more resistant to the action of all toxic substances, restore its cells, have a choleretic effect, and successfully treat hepatitis B
- stimulates metabolic processes
- relieves vasospasm
- reduces blood clotting
- strengthens the body's defenses.
Everyone is especially aware of this feature of propolis: it is an amazing natural antibiotic, it is several times stronger than penicillin.
As a result of research, it was discovered that not a single type of microbe can resist propolis, and no microorganisms can adapt to it.
Propolis enhances the effect of antibiotics and, by taking it, you can reduce the number of tablets and injections by half. And this is very good, since antibiotics also have side effects.
Propolis acts at the cellular level and seeks out viruses wherever they are.
Natural propolis is used in dental practice, for stomatitis, and periodontal disease. It must be chewed like gum.
Propolis ointment is sometimes prepared to treat wounds and burns.
In gynecology and for the treatment of prostatitis of the 1st and 2nd degrees, suppositories are used.
If you have a runny nose, drop an aqueous solution into your nose.
Propolis tincture with alcohol has the most extensive indications for use: for gastritis, stomach ulcers, liver diseases, treatment of adenoma and prostatitis, for sore throats, prevention of immunity and colds, for bronchopulmonary diseases, hypertension, fungus on the legs, burns, wounds and in many other cases. Let's take a closer look at the use of propolis tincture with alcohol.
How to make propolis tincture with alcohol and vodka
Pharmacy tincture of propolis is also quite suitable for use. And if you wish, you can make a better tincture with your own hands.
For treatment, they most often take a tincture of 10%, sometimes 20%. You can find different cooking recipes, but my advice is this.
To prepare a ten percent solution, you will need 10 grams of propolis and 90 ml of 70-degree medical alcohol.
For 20%, respectively: 20 grams and 80 ml.
You can make an infusion with vodka, but vodka is 40 degrees, which is not enough to dissolve propolis; it will take too long to dissolve, so look for medical alcohol or homemade strong vodka.
If you still use vodka, then you will need to take 50 grams of propolis per 50 ml.
Now step by step instructions:
- We put a piece of propolis in the refrigerator so that it freezes a little, it will become fragile and then it will be easier to crush it.
- We take the propolis out of the refrigerator, you can grate it, but this is not very convenient, I advise you to wrap it in paper and film and beat it with a hammer on a hard surface.
- For better and faster dissolution, propolis crumbs can be further ground in a coffee grinder. It is especially important to do this for water infusions; it is not necessary for alcohol tinctures. Work carefully, as the substance is very sticky and if it gets on the floor it will be very difficult to wash off, unless you use gasoline.
- Pour the crumbs into the dark glassware and fill with alcohol.
- Screw on the lid and place in dark place.
- During the 10-14 days while the tincture is being prepared, it must be shaken periodically (several times a day) so that the contents dissolve better.
- After the specified time, the tincture should be filtered; you can use a regular cotton pad for this purpose. The remaining propolis can be used for a secondary tincture, although it will be weaker, but quite suitable for use.
Store the tincture in a dark bottle in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 years.
Propolis tincture: application
The use of propolis tincture in folk medicine has been known since ancient times. It is used both externally and internally. You can use alcohol tincture either at home or in the pharmacy. But infused vodka will also have a healing effect; the recipes are similar.
I should immediately note that when using the dishes in which you prepare the solution, wash the spoon immediately, otherwise they will become covered with a yellow coating, which will be very difficult to wash, and the drops will leave hard-to-remove yellow stains on the table.
External use
Skin problems
I often use propolis tincture instead of iodine. It is gentler and does not dry out the skin; it heals wounds, cuts, and burns very quickly.
It is able to cure even long-healing, purulent wounds, trophic ulcers formed as a complication of diabetes mellitus.
If a sore from a cold appears on your lips, I lubricate it with the tincture and it quickly goes away without having time to unfold.
It effectively treats nail fungus, we have reviews on our blog for my article “How to cure nail fungus with folk remedies and my personal experience.”
Propolis is also used against boils. I read reviews that in these cases it is better to use not even a tincture, but natural propolis: knead a piece in your hands (warm it, because propolis works at a temperature of 37 degrees), apply it on gauze to the boil, and secure it with a bandage. A small boil can go away even in just a day.
Radiculitis
A composition is prepared from honey, sunflower oil and 30% propolis tincture. Take a tablespoon of all products.
The resulting mass is applied to the mustard plaster and applied to the sore spot, secured with a bandage.
I also have such treatment experience, although I used the mixture in the form of rubbing (I’m afraid of mustard plasters). And in Lately I mostly use foil.
Toothache
Propolis helps with toothache very well and quickly, I also had to seek such help. To do this, you can apply a piece of propolis to the sore tooth and after a while the pain will disappear.
You can also rinse with propolis tincture diluted in water (half a glass of warm water - ½ teaspoon of alcohol tincture).
But you still have to visit the dentist.
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Sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis
Propolis for sore throat - this is my proven favorite remedy. If you feel that your throat is starting to hurt, you should rinse it once with an aqueous solution of alcohol tincture of propolis, and the disease process will not develop further.
If, however, the onset of the disease is missed, then treating the throat with propolis will definitely help you recover faster, it has been tested several times.
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While I was preparing the article, I learned that experienced beekeepers consider natural propolis to be the most effective and correct treatment. He not only quickly copes with some kind of sore, but also forever.
So, to treat a sore throat, it is advised to drink up to 10 cups of hot tea with honey a day, while chewing a small piece of propolis (5 grams per day), and in the morning you will be completely healthy.
Gynecology
For douching and baths for gynecological inflammation, prepare solutions according to one of the following recipes.
Recipe 1. Mix yarrow, chamomile, and plantain in equal quantities.
Take 3 tablespoons of this mixture and boil them in half a liter of boiling water for 15 minutes over low heat.
Then leave for a couple of hours, strain, add 30 drops (a spoon) of 20% propolis tincture.
Recipe 2. Dilute a tablespoon of a mixture of calendula and propolis tinctures, taken in equal parts, into half a liter of warm boiled water.
Oral use
How to take propolis internally
This is a general recipe for all diseases: dissolve 20-30 drops of propolis tincture in alcohol in 50-60 ml of water or milk and drink this dose in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening before bed.
The course of treatment ranges from 5 to 30 days depending on the disease.
Prevention of immunity, atherosclerosis, hypertension, heart attacks, influenza
Propolis perfectly improves immunity and kills germs in the mouth.
If you rinse your mouth and drink a water infusion of propolis, you can prevent the development of various diseases and protect yourself from the flu.
To prepare an aqueous solution for rinsing, use the same recipe that I gave above: 1 tsp. alcohol tincture is diluted in a glass of water.
Oral administration begins with 2-3 drops diluted in a spoonful of water, gradually increasing to 30 drops per glass of water per day.
For one course, it is enough to drink this solution for 10 days.
Propolis tincture with milk for colds and bronchopulmonary diseases
I, and indeed everyone in our family, practice this method: if we are frozen and have a cold, we immediately drink tea, adding a small spoonful of propolis (tincture) to it, almost always this helps not to get sick. If you also steam your legs, then it’s absolutely wonderful.
You can drink propolis for a cold not only with tea, but also with milk: 20 drops of tincture are diluted in a glass of warm milk and drunk before bed.
For coughs, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, you can add honey and any fat to milk.
How to treat the stomach with propolis
Propolis tincture diluted in water helps a lot if you have any digestive problems.
For treatment, take 10-15 drops of tincture per 30 ml. water in the morning and at night.
To get rid of gastritis, ulcers, stomach erosions, and intestinal diseases forever, add natural propolis to the water-alcohol solution. Prepare the composition as follows: finely chop 5 grams of propolis, add a glass of water with a teaspoon of alcohol tincture diluted in it and beat in a blender for 1 minute. After a minute, beat again. Repeat 5 times. Drink the prepared infusion one sip at a time throughout the day.
In addition, you can simply chew a small pea of propolis three times a day (only 5 grams per day).
Contraindications
Alcohol tincture of propolis can cause individual intolerance and allergies; it should not be used by people who are generally prohibited from drinking alcohol, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and children under three years of age.
Propolis tincture for older children is permissible in a dose half that of an adult and only with the permission of a doctor.
The range of uses for propolis tincture with alcohol is very wide, use it in your practice if necessary and always be healthy!
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In the article we discuss propolis tincture for cough. We will look at the beneficial properties, contraindications for use and reviews about the drug. You will learn how to prepare a tincture at home using classic recipe, in combination with milk and for the preparation of a solution for inhalation. By following our advice, you will learn how to use this remedy to treat children.
Beneficial properties of propolis tincture for coughs
You can prepare propolis tincture yourself or buy it at a pharmacy. Propolis is a natural antibiotic. Thanks to numerous beneficial properties, it is widely used to treat diseases of the respiratory system.
The medicinal properties of propolis and use for coughs are due to the rich chemical composition. The product contains complexes of vitamins and minerals, organic acids, steroids, flavonoids, amino acids.
Propolis for cough is used not only in folklore, but also in traditional medicine. The therapeutic effect of the drug has been confirmed by clinical trials.
To enhance the medicinal properties, the beekeeping product is combined with honey. The most popular propolis-based product is alcohol tincture, which will be discussed in this article.
Propolis has a general strengthening effect for colds and flu. The product effectively eliminates pathogenic bacteria, viruses and fungi. It is prescribed for the treatment of bronchopulmonary diseases and respiratory tract disorders.
Propolis for dry coughs coats the mucous membrane, eliminates sore throat and relieves inflammation. The drug has a restorative, disinfectant and healing effect. It is often prescribed to treat an old cough.
Propolis tincture is effective for bronchitis and cough with sputum. The product thins mucus and promotes its removal from the body.
You have found out what propolis tincture helps with. Now we’ll tell you how to prepare the product at home.
How to prepare propolis tincture for cough
Alcohol tincture of propolis for cough can be purchased at any pharmacy or prepared independently at home. Let's consider quick recipe preparation of the product.
Ingredients:
- Propolis - 20 gr.
- Alcohol - 100 ml.
How to cook: Heat the alcohol in a water bath to a temperature of 30-35 degrees. Add crushed propolis to it and simmer for 8-10 minutes with constant stirring. Once the bee glue has dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and pour the liquid into a clean, dry jar. Cover with a lid and leave in a dark place at room temperature during the day.
How to use: Take 20 drops of tincture in the morning and evening with water.
Result: Propolis tincture for colds and coughs effectively eliminates the symptoms of the disease, relieves sore throat and removes phlegm from the body.
Propolis tincture can be prepared with vodka and without heating. This remedy must be infused for at least two weeks.
Ingredients:
- Propolis - 40 gr.
- Vodka - 200 ml.
How to cook: Grate the propolis or grind it in a blender, place it in a glass container and fill it with vodka. Close the lid tightly, put it in a dark place and leave for a week.
How to use: Take 20 drops twice a day. Before use, dilute the product in 50 ml of water.
Result: The tincture effectively increases the body's defenses, has anti-inflammatory, regenerating and mucolytic effects.
According to the instructions for use, start taking propolis tincture for coughs with a minimum dose and gradually increase its volume. This is necessary in order to check whether there is an allergy to the components of the drug. If irritation of the oral mucosa, intestinal dysfunction and general poor health occur, it is not recommended to take the product.
The maximum course of admission is 1 month. After this you need to take a two-week break.
Other recipes with propolis for coughs
To enhance the beneficial effect, the beekeeping product is combined with other medicinal ingredients. For example, with honey, milk or various herbs. Before using propolis tincture for cough in combination with additional components, you need to make sure that you are not allergic to them. Let's look at other recipes and options for using cough remedies.
Milk with propolis
To treat dry cough, propolis is combined with milk. This remedy effectively increases the productivity of cough, accelerating its transition to the wet stage. To prepare, you will need a ready-made tincture, the recipe for which we have given above.
Ingredients:
- Propolis tincture - 20 drops.
- Milk - 250 ml.
How to cook: Heat a glass of milk to 35-37 degrees, add propolis tincture to it and stir.
How to use: Take the product while still warm 1-2 times a day. If a single dose is prescribed, the drug should be taken before bedtime. The course is no more than 3 days.
Result: This recipe for cough milk with propolis effectively destroys pathogenic viruses and bacteria, softens the throat mucosa and reduces inflammation.
Inhalations with propolis
Inhalations with propolis will also help get rid of cough. To carry out inhalations with propolis for a cough, just mix 1 ml of tincture and 20 ml of saline solution. The resulting product is used in inhalation devices.
The treatment procedure is carried out 2-3 times a day. Inhalation duration is 10 minutes.
The procedure effectively eliminates cold symptoms and has a softening effect on the mucous membrane. Through inhalation, drugs penetrate deep into the lungs. Therefore, this type of therapy is used to treat pneumonia and chronic pulmonary obstruction.
You learned what helps and how to take propolis tincture correctly. Now we will tell you how to use the product to treat children.
How to use propolis for cough in children
Propolis tincture is useful for coughs for adults and children. The product is used for oral administration, gargling and inhalation. A water infusion is used to treat children.
The course of use and dosage of propolis tincture for children for cough should be prescribed by a doctor. Therefore, it is important to consult with a specialist before starting treatment and not self-medicate.
Propolis for children against cough and runny nose is not used as a prophylactic agent. Long-term use of an infusion based on the product can have the opposite effect and weaken the immune system.
A water-based product is used to treat cold symptoms in children over 3 years of age, and an alcohol-based product - from 12 years of age. Consider a water-based propolis recipe for coughs for children.
Ingredients:
- Propolis - 100 gr.
- Water - 200 ml.
How to cook: Grind propolis and add it to water. Place the liquid in a water bath and heat to a temperature of 36-37 degrees. Simmer the broth under the lid for an hour, stirring the product occasionally. Remove from heat, cover with a towel and let steep for 3 hours.
How to use: The resulting product is used as a solution for inhalation and gargling.
Result: This propolis recipe for a child’s cough reduces inflammation and soothes a sore throat. Inhalation with this product effectively dilutes mucus and removes it from the body.
You learned how to treat coughs in adults and children with propolis. Let's talk about contraindications to the use of the product.
Contraindications to the use of propolis
Before using propolis tincture for cough in adults and children, you should consult a specialist. This potent remedy must be taken strictly according to the instructions so as not to cause harm to health.
Contraindications to the use of propolis tincture:
- acute liver diseases;
- asthma;
- dermatitis;
- allergic rhinitis;
- children under 12 years of age;
- individual intolerance.
Expectant mothers are interested in the question: can pregnant women use propolis for cough? Alcohol-containing products are contraindicated during this period. To eliminate cold symptoms, doctors prescribe a water infusion for gargling.
Propolis for cough - reviews
Bee products are highly effective in treating cold symptoms. This explains the large number of reviews about propolis for coughs.
Evgeniya, 35 years old
I have two children. The eldest son is 6 years old, the youngest is 4 years old. Previously, very often when one person got sick, the other one immediately caught it, and they were sick for a long time, and often had to resort to taking antibiotics to cure a severe cough. For the last six months we have been practicing this system: as soon as the first cold symptoms appear, we immediately start gargling with propolis infusion for both sons. Now the illnesses go away easier.
Mikhail, 42 years old
Six months ago I suffered from severe bronchitis, after which I could not cure the residual cough. I read on the Internet about propolis tincture and its ability to eliminate old coughs. A week after starting treatment, the cough was completely gone!
Elena, 29 years old
Inhalations with propolis tincture help me treat my cough. Within a couple of days, they significantly ease breathing and reduce coughing attacks. Since I started using the product, the illnesses have become less protracted.
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What to remember
- Propolis tincture has a softening, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, regenerating and mucolytic effect.
- Before drinking propolis with alcohol for a cough, you need to make sure there is no allergic reaction and consult a specialist.
- Water-based products are used to treat cough in children.