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Propolis is a dark resinous substance produced by bees to smear crevices and isolate from foreign objects in the hive. Another name is: bee glueIn ancient times it was called ouze, bee balm or bee plaster.



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Bee glue has very strong antimicrobial properties. Thanks to propolis, bees in the hive are always clean and impeccable order. Using propolis, bees mummify any insect or animal, such as a mouse, that they cannot extract from their nest, thus preventing rot and decay.

Due to its unique properties, propolis is able to cope with many internal and external diseases. However, to achieve a positive effect, it must be applied correctly. Dry propolis is used quite rarely, most often treatment occurs with its tincture.



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At the end of February, I started treating a sore throat, which bothered me a lot, no matter what medication I tried. A friend advised to take a tincture of propolis. I was not really hoping for a quick result, but after a couple of days, the annoying sore throat disappeared.





Tincture of propolis once again proved its effectiveness, and I was interested to know what other healing properties it has. I’ve experienced firsthand how well it handles a cold, but how else can it be used?

The use of propolis tincture in various diseases

1. With stomatitis.
   Stomatitis affects both children and adults. How to get rid of this disease without going to the hospital? A really effective treatment is propolis tincture. With stomatitis, rinsing of the oral cavity with alcohol tincture of propolis helps. Dilute the drug first. In 1 cup of warm liquid (milk, water) it is necessary to add 15-20 grams of solution. Doing rinses is recommended for about 1 month. Alcohol infusion is also used in the form of lotions.
   
   
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2. Gastritis.
   Propolis for gastritis It helps to relieve inflammation and pain. In this case, it can be used with any acidity, including high acidity. Treatment of gastritis with propolis involves strict medical supervision and several different regimens, which ideally should be prescribed individually after a complete diagnosis.
   
   Chronic gastritis can be treated with 20% alcohol tincture. To do this, it must be taken 40 drops three times a day. Drink bee glue extract should be about two weeks. This appointment is made with normal and high acidity.
   
   
   
   
   
3. Toothache.
   Teeth and gums are generally a painful topic, and when they hurt, you want to climb the wall. But if you have propolis, then you can relieve pain and make the oral cavity healthier in several procedures. Propolis not only temporarily relieves pain, it eliminates unpleasant processes, prevents bacteria from continuing their destructive effects on tooth tissue.
   
   Rinse the mouth with propolis tincture for toothache should be 3-4 times a day. So you will relieve inflammation of the gums, destroy a fair amount of harmful microbes, get rid of pain.
   
   
4. With otitis.
   With otitis, you can bury 2 drops of tincture in each ear to relieve inflammation. With purulent inflammation of the middle ear, you need to prepare flagella from bandages, moisten them in tincture and insert them into the ear for 20 minutes, having previously carefully cleaned the ear of pus.
   
   
   
5. In acute or chronic cold
   The mucous membrane of the nasopharynx is a breeding ground of pathogens that enhance the manifestations of the disease and weaken the immune system. To accelerate the cure of chronic cold, you need to wash your nose with a solution of salt with propolis tincture. For 1 glass of water, take half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of propolis tincture. It is best to wash the nose with a special device (sold in a pharmacy). You can use a small kettle for brewing.
   
   Insert the kettle nose into the right nostril, tilt your head to the left - water should pour out through the left nostril. Then do the same thing by washing the left side.
   
   
   
   
   
6. With angina and sore throat
   For sore throat, pour 30 drops of propolis tincture in 100 ml of boiled water and stir thoroughly. The resulting solution can gargle several times a day, or take it inside, digging a few drops on a piece of refined sugar. You can make a combination. Brew chamomile pharmacy, St. John's wort, sage and already in herbal infusion add 30 drops of tincture. This composition of the throat cloth 5-6 times a day.
   
   
7. Food poisoning.
   In case of poisoning, accompanied by nausea, dilute 25 drops of tincture in half a glass of warm water, drink once, this is emergency help, but then be sure to see a doctor.
8. With prostatitis.
   Tincture based on propolis and alcohol can be used to treat the chronic form of prostatitis. It is recommended to use it for six months for 1 teaspoon a couple of hours before bedtime. It is allowed to add it to the milk.
9. Fungal nail injury
   For the treatment of nails, a 20% tincture of propolis is needed. Wet the cotton pad in undiluted tincture and apply for a while to the nails affected by the fungus, usually until drying. Treatment of fungal infection is a long process, but you need to be patient and do the procedure daily until the sick nail comes off.
10. For wound healing.
    Pre-cleaned problem area carefully treated with healing tincture. The procedure is best done before bedtime. An internal reception is also possible - a spoonful of propolis tincture for 1 cup of tea with lemon. Eat on an empty stomach early in the morning or before bedtime.
    
    
    

The use of propolis tincture in cosmetology Only the therapeutic and healing properties of the effect of propolis tincture is not limited. Quite common use of this tool in dermatology and cosmetology. Various gels, creams, sprays and masks based on it have a positive effect on the skin, softening and cleansing it.

1. To strengthen hair and fight dandruff
   It is enough to mix the tincture of propolis with water or oil, after which you can safely apply the resulting composition to the scalp and hair. The main thing is that there is no allergy to propolis itself. If you systematically use facial skin care products based on propolis, you can make the skin healthy, radiant and elastic in a short period of time.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Propolis tincture for acne
   It can be part of therapeutic masks, which are used in parallel with the adoption of an alcohol mixture. Masks are very effective, they can not only quickly get rid of inflammatory diseases, but also prolong the youthfulness of the skin and maintain its natural health. Mask on a ready-made basis is easiest to create. To prepare it, mix the base of the mask and a teaspoon of propolis tincture. Put it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. After that, wash the product with warm water.
   
   As a result, you will get a great effect: the skin will noticeably change and become more elastic, pimples will decrease, and the face will shine with health.
   
   
   
   
   

Propolis on alcohol For treatment, alcohol tinctures with different concentrations are used. It can be anywhere from 5 to 40 percent. Naturally, the higher the concentration of tincture, the more pronounced the therapeutic effect of it will be.

However, it is better to refuse the use of too concentrated means, since they have a great irritating effect on the tissues. In this regard, it is usually recommended to use products with a concentration of 15%.





To prepare such a tincture, place 15 grams of propolis in the refrigerator. When it freezes well, extract and then grind it into pieces no more than 4 millimeters. This is convenient to do with a grater. Keep in mind: the less particles you have, the more active substances propolis will give to alcohol.

After grinding, place propolis in a bottle, preferably made of dark glass, and then pour 85 milliliters of 70% alcohol. Tightly close and shake the container well to ensure contact of all particles with the liquid.

Place the bottle in a well-protected, dark place. For one or a half weeks, take out and shake a bottle of propolis twice a day. When the infusion time comes to an end, strain the remedy, this can be done through a special filter paper or gauze folded in several layers.





Despite all its advantages and advantages, propolis tincture has certain disadvantages. So, use it is not recommended for those who have intolerance to beekeeping products, as well as allergies. In addition, alcohol-based tincture is contraindicated in children under 3 years old, pregnant or lactating women.

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