The use of propolis tincture at home

The healing properties of propolis have been known to everyone for a long time. Since ancient times, people have used it in folk medicine to fight various diseases. It helps with coughs in children and adults. In addition, many people like to use propolis milk for coughs for children. But the alcohol solution of propolis helps already adults.

In this article we will talk about the indications for using propolis tincture, learn how to take propolis tincture with alcohol, and also how to make propolis tincture with alcohol at home.

What is it, how to insist and use it

Let's start with what propolis is and what it looks like.

The bees produce a special substance to protect against disease and to seal the cracks in the hive. Many people think that propolis is bee droppings, but this is not the case. Bees collect resin from plants on their paws and carry them to the hive. The collected resin is being processed in the hive. The secret of the jaw glands, wax and honey are added to it.

The resin processed in this way is collected by the beekeeper from the entrances and edges of the frames. Cleans out debris and rinses in clear, ice-cold water.

It is brown, rather chocolate-colored, sometimes with a greenish tint. It feels like soft plasticine, therefore it is easy to roll it into balls. When absorbed, it is slightly bitter and burns a little. It smells like wax and honey. One family produces from 30 to 80 grams of propolis per season.

For medicinal purposes, it is used in its natural form for resorption, water solutions and tinctures on alcohol are prepared.

Has antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties... According to research by scientists, unlike medications, bacteria and viruses are not addicted to products prepared on the basis of propolis.

Used by:

1. To increase the efficiency of adrenaline flow.
2. For pain relief.
3. Cleansing blood vessels from cholesterol.
4. Increases oxygenation of the blood.
5. Healing of wounds.
6. Promotes the restoration of affected skin areas.
7. Improves metabolism.
8. Rejuvenating effect for the body.
9. Suppresses the increase in cancer cells in the body.
10. An excellent antioxidant.
11. Heals diphtheria, scarlet fever, tuberculosis.
12. Increases the body's immunity.

What diseases can be treated with bee propolis on alcohol

Infusion (tincture) of propolis on alcohol helps to cure many diseases. It helps to improve appetite, normalize sleep, with high blood pressure and as a sedative for the nervous system.

In the respiratory system:

• cold;
• flu;
• bronchitis;
• pneumonia;
• sinusitis;
• sinusitis;
• pharyngitis;
• laryngitis.

Digestive system:

• gastritis;
• colitis;
• flatulence.

Genitourinary system:

• cystitis;
• prostatitis;
• nephritis.

Skin diseases:

• dermatitis;
• eczema;
• rashes;
• mycoses.

Dental problems:

• stomatitis;
• paradontosis;
• caries;

Diseases of the eyes and ears.

• cataract;
• conjunctivitis;
• otitis.

Instructions for preparation and use

Now let's talk about whether it is possible to take propolis tincture inside.

Propolis tincture depending on the disease applied both externally and internally. There are no contraindications for use, except for allergies. It can be used by both adults and children. There are no contraindications for treatment with aqueous tincture internally for pregnant and lactating mothers.

When used internally, the tincture should be diluted with a liquid. In this case, the liquid must be added to the tincture, and not vice versa, otherwise the healing effect is lost.

Dosage for adults 20 drops per day... It is taken within a month, a break is taken for 2-3 weeks.

For a child, the dosage will be different, respectively. A 10 year old child needs 10 drops per day.

For external use:

1. To treat wounds - 3 times a day.
2. Purulent otitis media - insert ear turundas for 1-2 minutes or 2-3 drops 3-4 times a day.
3. Pharyngitis and tonsillitis - lubricate the tonsils. Dilute the tincture 1: 2, treatment for 1-2 weeks a couple of times a day. For inhalations - 2 times a day for a week. Dilute the tincture 1:20.
4. Chronic sinusitis - solution with sodium chloride (1:10), wash the maxillary sinuses 2 times a day for two weeks.
5. Paradontosis - insert turundas into the pockets for 5 minutes.
6. For gargling - dilute 15 ml of tincture in a glass of water. Rinse at least 5 times a day for 4 days.

For internal use:

The tincture is useful for the prevention of acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections, is used to treat influenza, bronchitis, tuberculosis, pneumonia, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, colitis.

The course and dosage depends on the type and severity of the disease. It is usually 20 to 60 drops for adults. Taking the tincture can last from 5 to 30 days.

For young children, the dosage should be one-twentieth of the adult dosage. For children over 10 years old, half the dose is enough.

How to make a tincture at home

How to make and insist alcohol tincture

How to make propolis tincture with alcohol? In fact, everything is extremely simple.

For treatment, tinctures of different percentages are needed. Therefore, 5%, 10%, 20% and 30% do it.

In order to cook it yourself, 70% medical alcohol and propolis are required.

The propolis needs to be frozen so it is easier to grind. After freezing, gently chop it as small as possible.

Pour the crumbs into a dark glass container. This is necessary in order to preserve all the valuable properties of propolis. Pour in alcohol and place in a cool, dark place.

To prepare an alcoholic tincture of propolis 10% tincture, you need to take 10 grams of propolis and 90 ml of alcohol. It follows from this that if you need a 20% tincture, then take 20 grams of propolis and 80 ml of alcohol.

Infused liquid for 7-10 days... It must be shaken regularly. When infused, the solution must be filtered. Pour the liquid into another, clean container and store it in a cool place. This tincture is stored for up to 3 years.

How to make vodka tincture

Now let's talk about the recipe for propolis tincture with vodka.

Choose quality products before you start cooking... It should be a good 40-degree vodka. Don't skimp on quality. It is advisable to purchase propolis from a beekeeper, and not on the market, where you may fall for a fake.

To begin with, it should be frozen in the refrigerator and carefully chopped, wrapped in a napkin.For 0.5 vodka, 100 g of propolis is required.

Place the powder in a dark glass container and fill it with vodka. We insist for two weeks in a dark, cool place. Shake the container regularly so that the powder dissolves better.

After a certain time, you will get a cloudy liquid with a yellow or greenish tinge of pleasant taste. The sediment on the bottom should not scare you, it should be so. It needs to be filtered and after, the filtered liquid is poured into bottles and removed to a cool place for further use. Shelf life of the tincture is three years.

How to prepare an aqueous solution

Preparing an aqueous propolis tincture is also not difficult. For a certain category of people, taking tinctures on alcohol is contraindicated. These are pregnant and lactating women, children and alcohol addicts.

And with some diseases it is impossible to use propolis on water. Therefore, in such cases, you can make a solution in water.

Preparation of propolis solution in water

1. Propolis, pre-crushed into powder, in an amount of 50 g, pour into a glass container.
2. Fill in 500 ml of distilled water heated to 50 degrees.
3. Infuse for 24 hours from time to time shaking the bottle.
4. At the end of the infusion time, the liquid must be filtered.
5. Pour the solution into bottles and store in a dark, cool place.
6. It should be consumed within a week, then the solution loses its medicinal properties.

Adult joint extract recipe

For the preparation of propolis extract, both fresh propolis and leftovers from the previous version are suitable.

For one part of the powder, 10 parts of distilled water are taken. The water should be heated to 95 degrees, but in no case should it be boiled. Pour in powder and place in a water bath.

Soak on it for about an hour. Remove and cool. The extract prepared in this way must be poured into containers with dark glass and stored in a cool place.

The term of use of this liquid is one week.

Application

1. For inhalation.
2. Paradontosis and stomatitis (rinsing the mouth - pour 2 tablespoons of the solution into a glass of water).
3. Angina.
4. Women's diseases (douching, for 0.5 l of water, 20-30 g of solution).
5. Conjunctivitis and cataracts.
6. Wound healing agent.
7. Cardiovascular system (10 ml of infusion is taken for 100 ml of water).
8. The gastrointestinal tract.

Propolis tincture with milk for children at night

According to the advice of pediatricians, the use of propolis with milk for treatment has a greater effect.

How to cook

Boil 0.5 l of milk. Add propolis powder and keep on fire for 15 minutes. Remove and cool. Remove wax from the surface. Strain and pour into a clean container. Store in a cool place.

The dosage is: 1 dessert spoon 20 minutes before meals.

1. Colds.
2. The gastrointestinal tract.
3. Strengthening the immune system.

Option 2.

No boiling. Dilute in one glass with 20 drops of infusion.

Children under seven years of age: 3 drops in a quarter of a glass.

Over 7 years old, increase by one drop by age.

Since the tincture has a peculiar taste and bitterness, it is recommended to add honey, which will enhance the effect in the treatment.

Used to quickly cure colds and viral diseases (cough, runny nose, flu).

How to take propolis for cough: indications for treatment

How to treat a cough with propolis? When choosing between medication for cough or folk remedies, many tend to the latter.Tincture for coughs has been bought and made for a long time, especially since it is an effective and natural remedy. It is important that you are not allergic to this product.

If a disease occurs, a milk-propolis solution should be prepared. Pour propolis alcohol tincture in a ratio of 3: 1 into boiled milk. Drink hot at night. Take the medicine one hour before meals.

Propolis tincture: instructions for use for children.

For a child, you should take a 10% solution. Dissolve in milk as much as your child's age (if 8 years old, then 8 drops).

It is not recommended to give an alcoholic infusion to a child under one year old. For these purposes, an aqueous solution or compresses on the bridge of the nose and chest are used.

In conclusion, I would like to say that propolis is a storehouse of healing properties, because there is so much in it! It is used in the treatment of almost all diseases. There is no addiction to it. It even heals joints. Preparation of tinctures and ointments is not difficult. Used in the treatment of adults and children. Despite the fact that propolis is a natural and effective product, you should consult a therapist before using it.