Propolis is a universal remedy that can cure many different diseases.
In the hive, propolis acts as a shield; it has a similar effect on human immunity.
In folk medicine, tincture is widely used, which can be bought at a pharmacy or prepared independently.
Make propolis tincture at home: useful properties
Propolis is a storehouse of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Due to the fact that all the properties of propolis are preserved regardless of the processing temperature (even if it is boiling), tincture from it is also useful for human health.
Propolis is rich in vitamins of groups A, E, B, mineral and organic substances - selenium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, aluminum, iron, copper and silicon.
The composition of the product includes volatile substances and flavanoids. All this makes propolis tincture an excellent antibacterial agent.
Propolis is considered one of the powerful antioxidants. He is able to fight even with cancer. Equally useful tinctures prepared in alcohol, oil and water. They can be used as raising immunity, general strengthening of the body and treatment.
Propolis tincture is treated:
● diseases of the oral cavity;
● inflammation of the organs of hearing and vision;
● suppuration;
● lesions with a fungus;
● a cold;
● diseases of internal organs (including chronic ones);
● diseases of the endocrine system.
Also, tincture is used to restore blood circulation and normalize the digestive tract.
How to make propolis tincture at home: recipes
Alcohol tincture
Alcohol perfectly incorporates all the beneficial properties of propolis. This tincture is the most popular. Cooking it yourself is very simple. To do this, you will need:
● propolis;
● pure medical alcohol;
● a bottle of dark glass.
The amount of ingredients is taken based on how many ml of tincture you need to get in the end. The main thing is to observe a proportion of 1:10, that is, for every 5 g of propolis, 50 ml of alcohol will be necessary.
In order for the tincture to turn out to be of good concentration, propolis must be completely dissolved in alcohol. This can be done by grinding it. Propolis is first placed in the refrigerator for a while. When it cools sufficiently, rub on a fine grater.
Propolis is poured into a bottle, filled with alcohol, closed tightly with a lid and left to infuse in a dark and cool place. It will take from 10 to 14 days. It is important to know that daily tincture must be thoroughly shaken.
If you observe the storage conditions, then the prepared tincture will not lose its properties for three years.
Tincture on the water
To make propolis tincture at home on water is somewhat more difficult than alcohol. To do this, you will need:
● very fragile propolis;
● clean water;
● stone mortar with pestle;
● wooden spatula.
During cooking, propolis should practically dissolve in water. In order to achieve this, you need to put a fragile piece of propolis in the freezer for several hours. After that, it is crushed in a mortar to a fine crumb.
Shredded propolis is poured with water. The proportion should be observed: 100 ml of water for every 30 g of propolis. The mixture must be boiled for an hour in a water bath, constantly stirring with a spatula. It is very important to use a wooden one, since propolis does not lose its properties at high temperatures, and a wooden spatula is the most environmentally friendly item.
After an hour of cooking, the extract is filtered, cooled and left to infuse in a cool and dark place. It is advisable to prepare propolis tincture in water in small portions. Shelf life does not exceed 7 days.
Tincture in oil
To prepare the oil tincture, you first need to make alcohol. Then for oil tincture you will need:
● tincture of propolis for alcohol;
● sea buckthorn oil.
The ingredients are mixed in equal amounts and sent to boil in a water bath. Long cooking depends on the speed of evaporation of alcohol. The tincture is ready when it completely evaporates (it takes an average of 40 minutes).
The cooked broth is poured into a bottle with dark glass, tightly closed and cleaned in the refrigerator.
How to make propolis tincture at home. What diseases and how to treat
Alcohol tincture of propolis can be cured:
● flu;
● a cold;
● diseases of the oral cavity (stomatitis, periodontal disease);
● colitis;
● ulcers;
● ENT diseases (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis media);
● muscle and joint pain;
● insomnia and diseases of the nervous system.
Also, the drug fights against external problems, such as damage to the skin, injuries and wounds. Propolis tincture on alcohol perfectly improves immunity.
The optimal dose of tincture for an adult is considered to be 20 drops per half a glass of warm water or milk. The duration of the course should not exceed one month. Reception tinctures can affect the emotional state: some feel drowsiness, others, on the contrary, vigor. Based on individual side effects, you should choose the optimal tincture regimen for yourself - in the morning or in the evening.
Water tincture is used to treat inflammation of the eyes and ears. by instillation, as well as inside with exacerbations of gastritis or dysbiosis. Widely used tincture of propolis in water and for the treatment of cervical erosion.
Due to the antioxidant properties of propolis, tincture on water is able to cleanse the liver and protect it from damage that causes frequent use of alcohol and paracetamol.
Oil tincture is used inside to maintain the body with cancer. It is also widely used externally - for the treatment of wounds and burns, chickenpox, and rashes of herpes.
Influenza and the common cold are treated with tincture inside of 20 drops per half a glass of heated water or milk.
With tonsillitis and pharyngitis, gargle with tincture. To do this, it is mixed with saline in proportions of 1:10.
With a cold, the tincture of alcohol is buried undiluted. Two drops in each nasal passage twice a day.
To cure otitis media, cotton swabs dipped in a warm solution of tincture are placed in the ears.
Treatment of chickenpox and rashes of herpes tincture is applied pointwise directly to the outbreak. After the first application, the drying of the rash and its exfoliation will be noticeable.
For diseases of the stomach and during their exacerbations, 20 drops of tincture diluted in 100 ml of water are taken.
In the treatment of cervical erosion, a tampon is introduced into the vagina twice a day, previously moistened with propolis tincture, half diluted with water.
How to make propolis tincture at home and what you need to know about contraindications
Propolis and products based on it are very powerful tools, so you need to take them with caution. This is especially true for people who have an allergic reaction to honey. If skin rashes, coughing, sneezing, swelling, or itching appear after ingestion, stop the course immediately.
Do not exceed the permissible dose for a speedy recovery. This is especially true of alcohol tincture. This is fraught with worsening conditions in the form of heart rhythm disturbances, pressure surges, severe drowsiness or excessive vigor.
Pregnant and lactating women and children under 3 years of age are also not recommended to be treated with propolis tincture, since no studies have been conducted for this category of people.
