What is propolis

The Latin word "propolis" translates as "bee glue", so it is used by bees to cover the cracks in their hives to avoid drafts, excessive moisture and microbes in the hive - a bee fortress. But not only bees have found use for propolis - it is also very useful for humans.

Propolis is a resinous substance collected by bees from various plants, and only a small number of bees are engaged in the collection of propolis from the bee colony. Propolis has a bitter, spicy-cooling taste, sticky to the touch, golden brown, dark green or brown. The color of propolis depends on the type of plants from which it is collected, for example, propolis from the steppes is most often brown, and collected in a deciduous forest is yellow-gray.

Over time, propolis dries out, becomes dense and brittle, and may even turn black. The specific smell of propolis resembles the smells of honey and wax, poplar and birch buds, vanillin. When heated, propolis smells like honey and incense. At the same time, soft propolis is valued higher, as it contains more nutrients.

How to store propolis

Propolis should be stored in a dry, clean and dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. And you can not store odorous substances nearby!

If propolis is stored following all the rules, it does not lose its healing properties for a long time, although fresh propolis is still the most valuable.

The history of the use of propolis

The first mention of the use of propolis comes from ancient egypt, later propolis began to be used in Ancient Greece. You can find mention of propolis among the outstanding healers of antiquity Dioscorides and Galen, and later the Roman scientists-encyclopedists Pliny the Elder and Varro wrote about propolis.

In the old days, propolis was used for colds, pustular skin lesions, and for certain diseases of the muscles and joints. In Russia, a lot is written about propolis in ancient Russian medical books - it was called bee glue, bond, tar, used in the treatment of eczema, wounds, fungal diseases.

Medicinal properties of propolis

Beekeepers know that there is never a bad taste inside the hive. putrid smell even if small animals or other insects get there. Bees immure them with propolis, so they turn into a kind of mummies and do not undergo the processes of decay and decay. And over time, the high bactericidal properties of propolis have been confirmed by scientific research.

Propolis also has the ability to suppress the vital activity of viruses. Some experts believe that this property is enhanced if propolis is consumed with honey and royal jelly.

In the human body, propolis cleanses cell membranes, removes cholesterol, normalizes cellular respiration, suppresses pathological cells, restores damaged tissue.

A number of vitamins (Bl, B2, PP, E, C and provitamin A) and trace elements were found in propolis, which are involved in the metabolic, enzymatic and vitamin biochemical processes of our body, accelerating the process of treating a number of diseases and having rejuvenating properties.

Propolis increases the body's resistance to the action of ionizing radiation, enhances the protective and adaptive capabilities of the body, and also has a general tonic and beneficial psychophysical effect - improves mood, reduces feelings of anxiety and depression.

Propolis is involved in the regulation of the endocrine system, inhibiting the activity of the thymus and pancreas.

And the antioxidant effect caused by propolis is especially important in oncology. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells without being toxic.

Propolis and preparations from it have a rapid anti-inflammatory effect. The antitoxic effect of propolis can also be used in the treatment of diseases accompanied by intoxication of the body, such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, scarlet fever.

Propolis has a beneficial effect on tissue repair, promotes rapid healing wound surfaces, softens scars after burns, improves the formation callus after a broken bone.

What diseases is propolis useful for?

Propolis is a unique remedy, its scope is wide. It is successfully used for inflammation of the colon, gastritis, bloating. Propolis can be taken for colds, flu, bronchitis, sore throat, sinusitis, ear diseases, conjunctivitis, headaches, periodontal disease. Propolis has long been used to treat eczema, rashes, frostbite and fungal infections, infections urinary tract, gout, arthritis, and now propolis has found application even in cancer.

Upper respiratory tract infections, including sinusitis and frontal sinusitis, as well as inflammation of the middle ear, take place in more short time if you chew propolis. At acute illness propolis should be chewed for 3 hours a day, but not more than 5 g per day.

The addition of propolis to food has a positive effect on almost all inflammations of the kidneys, urinary tract, bladder, prostate and genitals.

For migraine: 10 g of crushed propolis, pour 100 ml of 70% medical alcohol or vodka good quality. Leave the resulting mixture for 7-8 days, shaking 3-4 times during the day. Then filter and take 1 time per day an hour before meals, 3-5 drops added to 50 ml boiled water. Drink milk or tea. The condition improves after 3-4 weeks. This course of treatment is recommended 2-3 times a year.

For rheumatic pains in the extremities sore spot apply a thin plate of heated propolis.

"A contraindication to the use of propolis is an allergic reaction to it, which can occur in people who are allergic to any bee products, bee venom, as well as in people prone to allergic diseases. "

To get rid of the boil, put a cake of heated propolis on it. After a while, pus will begin to stand out. Repeat the procedure until the inflammatory process is completely resolved. If you are prone to furunculosis, for its prevention, take a teaspoon of propolis tincture in a glass of water daily for 10-12 days.

Most of the symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders go away under the influence of propolis, which must be taken after meals. In mild cases, 10 g of propolis consumed within 3 days is sufficient. For the treatment of chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, you need to consume more propolis - from 40 to 100 g per course.

When using traditional medicine recipes, it must be borne in mind that propolis is a potent remedy. Therefore, the initial increased consumption of propolis can lead to irritation of the oral cavity, deterioration of well-being, and sometimes diarrhea. In this regard, it is better to get used to propolis gradually - within 3-4 days. It is also advisable to gradually reduce the consumption of propolis after the onset of improvement or cure.

Contraindication to the use of propolis is an allergic reaction to it, which can occur in people with allergies to any bee products, bee venom, as well as in people prone to allergic diseases: hives, eczema, bronchial asthma, etc.

An allergic reaction to propolis can manifest itself in the form of burning, itching, rash, and also general weakness, headache, elevated temperature. To prevent the occurrence side effects treatment with propolis, treatment should begin with small dose and only by making sure that there are no symptoms indicating intolerance to propolis, you can carry out a full course of treatment. In the event of an allergic reaction, it is necessary to immediately stop treatment with propolis and take antihistamines.

This is bee glue, i.e. substance produced by worker bees.

Propolis performs certain functions in the hive:

closes gaps;

if necessary, blocks the entrance - letok;

closes the honeycomb with "lids" -;

disinfects cells, maintains sterility in the hive;

envelops foreign, potentially dangerous objects that enter the hive.

Propolis is able to stick together particles, because bees create it from sticky substances collected in spring from the buds of black poplar, alder, warty birch, aspen and other trees. This "harvest" insects are additionally processed with their enzymes. Scientists still can not accurately establish the mechanism for the production of propolis.

Bee glue has a very complex chemical composition. It includes 16 classes of organic substances! Perhaps this is the reason for such a variety of properties of this beekeeping product. It consists of various resins, oils, alcohols, proteins, as well as wax, pollen, vitamins, sugar and other ingredients.

Propolis is a substance that is unusual in its method of preparation, composition, and has unusual properties.

Useful and medicinal properties of propolis

Propolis is a little-studied substance, so the full spectrum of its action has not yet been clarified.

Propolis has the following beneficial properties:

Disinfectants

Antibacterial

Antitoxic

Anti-inflammatory

Dermoplastic

Antioxidant

Immunomodulatory

Disinfection - destruction of pathogens infectious diseases and destruction of toxins. Propolis inhibits activity and kills bacteria and viruses, slows down the growth of some of them. In addition, this honey product neutralizes poisons that are released by decaying cells, accelerates the processes of regeneration and healing. There is debate about the anesthetic effect of bee glue. There is no scientific confirmation of this effect yet.

Propolis has a unique quality - even after treatment with high temperatures, it does not change its properties. This allows the production of a wide variety of propolis-containing products. The tincture always contains alcohol, and is called so because it is insisted, “soaked” without heating for some time. Propolis is difficult to use in its original form, because it is quite dense and becomes soft only when heated. "Soak" it under the force of only alcohol-containing solutions. They allow you to achieve maximum extraction of nutrients.

What does propolis tincture treat?

This drug is taken to treat various diseases gastrointestinal tract, skin, respiratory, circulatory and urogenital systems and not only. This is the versatility of propolis.

miraculous natural remedy treats almost any disease, has a beneficial tonic effect on the entire body. Any ailment is caused by a malfunction in the body, which can occur due to the ingress of harmful substances from the outside or internal disturbances.

Propolis tincture treats almost all types of diseases, including those caused by:

physical causes - trauma,. Accelerates regeneration processes, prevents the onset of the inflammatory process, prevents infection.

chemical - poisoning. Removes toxins from the body.

biological - infectious diseases. Kills harmful microorganisms, promotes their removal.

social - chronic fatigue, alcoholism, drug addiction. Supports the body minerals and vitamins, removes toxic substances.

• How to chew propolis?

  It is important to follow the dosage. Usually this is a few grams per day, but they should not be taken immediately. You need to start with a drop, carefully monitoring your well-being. The procedure should last no more than 20 minutes, otherwise the mucous membranes oral cavity can be burned. With some diseases, it is allowed to repeat it several times during the day, and with angina, even all day long. However, we must not forget that with this potent agent jokes are bad.

  After a few weeks of such procedures, the disease and teeth should disappear. During pregnancy, the dosage should be reduced to 1-2 g every other day. Children before taking propolis should be tested for an allergic reaction. It can be done quite well at home. A small piece of propolis is briefly applied to the inside of the elbow bend. If there is no redness or itching, too.

  It is correct to chew propolis little by little, not forgetting about the danger of allergies.

  Propolis treatment, recipes

  

  The uniqueness of this medicine is that a wide variety of preparations are made from it: tinctures, aqueous extracts, ointments, pastes, creams, oils, tablets, sprays, candles, masks, it can be used for inhalations, compresses, rinses. Ouzu is used even in its original form - chewed.

  There are many recipes for the preparation of propolis formulations, but there is no organization that would issue them a safety certificate. Even if the recipe is correct and effective, no one can vouch for the quality of the ingredients used by the townsfolk. It is important not to be lazy and clean propolis from excess impurities before making a medicine. This will stretch the cooking procedure, but it will improve the quality of the final product. bee glue in pure form softer.

  Treatment with propolis is a powerful adjuvant in the treatment of many diseases. There are a large number of ways to use it. Usually they are somewhat different for pregnant women and children.

  Treatment of stomach ulcers with propolis This is a defect in the mucous membrane of the organ. For its treatment, the cause of the development of the disease is identified and dealt with, while accelerating the healing of the wound and supporting the weakened body. An ulcer occurs because the factors of aggression begin to prevail over the protective factors of the epithelium. The mucous layer is destroyed. Propolis creates a new protective layer, allows cells epithelial tissue regenerate, relieve pain, destroy bacteria Helicobacter pylori trying to break through the body's defenses. Ulcers are given 60 drops of 20-30% propolis tincture, diluted warm milk(150 ml) three times a day half an hour before meals. The following dosage was tested abroad: 5 drops of a 5% tincture. Some doctors prefer to use an aqueous extract or oil. It is more effective to drink warm drinks with honey at the same time. Improvement comes in the first days. Nausea occurs less often, pain decreases, the level of acidity normalizes, the sore scars faster. Patients with an ulcer cannot fully eat, and propolis contains all the substances necessary for a person. In the treatment of ulcers with bee products, as in other cases of their use, the main thing is to avoid allergies.

  Treatment of gastritis with propolis Propolis stops inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Patients take oil, tincture or decoction with herbs. Dosage: 20-40 drops of 30% alcohol extract diluted with 100 ml of warm milk or boiled water. You can also drink 10 drops of 10% tincture, three times a day 60 minutes before meals for no longer than a month. Recipe for the preparation of propolis oil: 10 parts of an alcohol solution are mixed with 1 part of sea buckthorn, eucalyptus, sunflower, olive or unsalted butter, wait for the composition to boil, immediately pass through several layers of gauze. The finished product is best stored in the refrigerator. Take 20-30 drops with the addition of milk three times a day one hour before meals for 3 weeks. Recipe herbal infusion: 20 g of fruits, 20 g of root, 20 g of linden flowers, 20 g of peppermint are mixed, add 3 cups of boiling water, boil for 20 minutes, infuse for 3 hours, add 3 tablespoons of propolis honey. Drink 100 ml 2 hours before meals.

  Propolis treatment of fibroids Bee glue also affects tumor cells, inhibiting their development. Myoma develops from the wall of the uterus. Benign neoplasms dangerous because they can change, cause oncological disease. Propolis effectively fights symptoms such as uterine bleeding and pain. Drink 20 drops of alcohol or water extract three times a day for 10 days. Tampons are moistened in a 10% aqueous composition or a mixture of 40 g of propolis, 40 g of butter and 120 g of sunflower oil. Therapeutic effect can be enhanced by taking an infusion, water pepper, and/or yarrow. Recipe for herbal infusion with propolis for the treatment of fibroids: pour 20 g of crushed propolis, pine buds, celandine, wormwood, and marya root into a container, pour 0.5 liters of vodka or alcohol, leave for 2 weeks, shaking several times during the day, strain . Drink three times a day, 1/2 teaspoon half an hour before meals. Therapy with honey products is a good analogue hormonal treatment and surgical intervention.

  Treatment of nail fungus with propolis Dermatologists widely use propolis agents that kill pathogens, reduce pain and itching, and accelerate healing. Usually, bandages with ointments and oils are applied to the diseased parts of the body, and hot baths are made. Ointment and oil are easy to prepare at home. You can apply tampons moistened with a 20% tincture to the nails of the hands and / or feet. Change when dry. It is important to try to cover as much area as possible. The top layer of the affected nail will come off first. For steaming in hot water add a teaspoon of tincture. The duration of the procedure is 10 minutes. Better to do it before bed. Then generously lubricate the fingers with propolis oil (mix the antiseptic essential oil with tincture) and apply a thick layer of propolis in its natural form on the nails. The key to success in the fight against fungus will be the observance of hygiene rules. It is necessary to change socks daily, shoes can also be treated with propolis extracts. Fungi are very tenacious, sometimes sick people cannot cope with this infection for several years. Salvation for them is bee glue.

  Helicobacter treatment with propolis Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that infects the stomach and duodenum. It can accompany an ulcer, atrophic gastritis, MALT-OM and other diseases. Propolis helps to get rid of the feeling of heaviness in the stomach, heartburn, belching, nausea and vomiting. The methods of its application are the same as for ulcers and gastritis. First of all, it is propolis milk containing at least 5 (for children) or 10 (for adults) drops of tincture. The therapeutic effect is increased by adding honey and lemon to the drink. A method has also been developed to get rid of Helicobacter pylori, which consists in the combined intake of an aqueous extract, propolis oil and Omeprazole for 2-3 weeks. Empirically proved the effectiveness of the use of 100-150 ml of a 30% aqueous solution twice a day. The duration of the course does not exceed 14 days. The success of the use of honey products even against such a strong bacterium as Helicobacter pylori once again confirms that propolis has unique antimicrobial properties.

  Treatment of pancreatitis with propolis This is an inflammation of the pancreas, for getting rid of which the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities of bee glue, its fortified composition are very useful. Half a teaspoon alcohol composition dissolve with half a glass of boiled water, drink a little, in the morning and evening, half an hour before meals. The integrity of the mucous membranes of the gland is gradually restored, the regeneration process is accelerated. Also shown are propolis honey (diluted with a tablespoon of milk) or milk at night, chewing natural bee glue or propolis honey (zabrus - special wax, with which bees close the honeycombs) before eating, an aqueous extract with herbal solutions twice a day. Honey products are best consumed before meals to prevent food rejection. Otherwise, a damaged organ interferes with digestion, causes nausea, and other unpleasant phenomena.

  Maxillitis is an inflammatory process in the sinuses that occurs with a complicated course of some infectious diseases. Propolis for therapy can be taken not only orally, but also locally. It stops infection and inflammation, relieves swelling of the mucous membranes. Sinusitis cause oxygen starvation, because prevent breathing through the nose. This manifests itself in various ailments, one of which is. Honey products help the patient sleep peacefully, and also tone the body. Tincture, ointment, drops, oil, solutions for inhalation and lotions are used. This method of treatment is interesting: 2 cotton buds first dipped in propolis tincture, then in vegetable oil, inserted into the nostrils four times a day for half an hour. In no case should you overdo it, otherwise you can burn the mucous membranes. The recipe for the preparation of propolis ointment: a mixture of 10 g of honey, 10 g of propolis, 15 g of petroleum jelly, 30 g of lanolin, 3 g of anesthesin, mix until a homogeneous consistency in a water bath. Store the finished composition in the refrigerator. Use twice - thrice a day for 14 days. Propolis is very effective for the treatment of any respiratory diseases. This is a universal remedy, on the basis of which it is easy to prepare many medicines on their own.

  Propolis for hemorrhoids This disease is caused by a "collision" of the blood and digestive systems. Inflamed veins compress the rectum, leading to its dysfunction. The use of propolis in this disease will help relieve inflammation, normalize blood flow and digestion. It is used in the form of rectal suppositories - suppositories that anesthetize, relieve swelling, itching and burning, heal cracks and wounds, stop bleeding, and prevent infection. Hemorrhoids often occur in pregnant women. Majority medications contraindicated during pregnancy, so propolis suppositories are very helpful. The only problem is the possibility of an allergic reaction to honey products. You can make candles at home, but they are usually purchased at a pharmacy. Such homeopathic preparations as "Gemo-Pro", "Adonis", "NOVA VITA", "GEMOPROST-T", "EBILOM-HEMORRALGIN". Also, for the treatment of hemorrhoids, you can make lotions with an aqueous extract of propolis.

  Treatment of gastroduodenitis with propolis With an inflammatory disease of the duodenum and stomach, propolis is taken in the same ways as for gastritis. It is a tincture, oil or herbal decoction. The tincture can be diluted with water and taken 30 minutes before meals. Oil with propolis is drunk on an empty stomach in a teaspoon 2-3 hours before meals. It is also recommended to eat a teaspoon of propolis honey in the mornings and evenings. The course of treatment is 1-2 months. Recipe for nut milk with propolis for the treatment of gastroduodenitis: pour 10 g of peeled and crushed milk into a glass of milk, boil, strain, add a teaspoon of honey and a few drops of tincture. This volume is enough for a day, drink in 3 divided doses before meals. The healing effect will appear from the first days of treatment.

  Treatment of the liver with propolis The biggest internal organ a person is treated with a 20% tincture or an aqueous extract of propolis. Dosage to get rid of jaundice: 20 drops of an alcohol solution per glass of boiled water for a week. Then the dose is increased by 10 drops, and so every 7 days (but not more than 40 drops) until complete recovery. Recipe for tincture of chaga with propolis: 30 g of purified crushed propolis and 500 g of chaga birch fungus are placed in an earthen vessel, pour 1 liter of boiling water, leave for the whole day, strain. Take 3 tablespoons before meals. In the treatment of various liver diseases, bee glue has a powerful anti-inflammatory and antitoxic effect.

Propolis, amazing in its healing properties product of beekeeping, has long and effectively been used not only by folk, but also traditional medicine in the treatment of many diseases. Propolis has a beneficial effect on the immune system, the work of all systems and organs.

Most often, alcohol tincture of propolis is used, propolis ointment, oil, and water are also prescribed. Propolis tincture successfully treats diseases of the stomach and intestines, organs of the respiratory system, skin, flu. Propolis itself looks like dark plasticine and has a pleasant woody-herbal smell. Propolis is also called bee glue.

Propolis insist on vodka or alcohol for an average of 2 weeks. It is also possible to prepare a tincture with milk. Alcohol tincture is sold in a pharmacy without a prescription, or it can be prepared at home. To do this, you need 20 g of propolis and 100 ml of alcohol. In extreme cases, you can take vodka. Propolis must be crushed, placed in a jar, add alcohol, leave for two weeks in a room out of direct sunlight. After that, the tincture is filtered through gauze. Store the finished medicine in the refrigerator.

Attention

In order for propolis tincture to bring maximum benefit, you need to know how to take propolis tincture, strictly adhere to the dosage and doctor's recommendations in each case.

It is impossible to use alcohol tincture in undiluted form. You can get a burn of the mucous membrane and intestines.

Even a drop must be diluted in water or milk. It is always worth adding water to the tincture, and not vice versa. In case of a burn with a mucous tincture of propolis, you should immediately consult a doctor!

The medicine should be kept in a dark place.

The standard scheme of how to drink propolis tincture is as follows. To 20-50 drops of propolis tincture should be added ¼ cup of water and drunk three times a day.

Many inflammatory processes in the body can be stopped with propolis extract. For problems with the digestive organs, 40-60 drops of 5% propolis tincture are prescribed, dissolved in ¼ cup of water or milk. Treatment is long and is 2 months.

For colds, flu, cough, the following recipe will be indispensable:

• Take 3 tablespoons of honey, propolis tincture and corn oil.
• For two weeks in the morning before meals, eat one teaspoon of this mixture.
• To increase immunity in the cold season, you can add a few drops of tincture to tea.
• The tannin contained in propolis gives a powerful antiviral effect.

In any case, how to drink propolis tincture should be advised by the attending physician, based on clinical picture diseases.

Treatment with propolis tincture of problems with the gastrointestinal tract and skin diseases

Effective method get rid of skin diseases - use alcohol extract or propolis itself in its natural form. With extensive skin problems, gauze must be moistened in alcohol tincture and compresses should be made on problem areas of the skin. This method is effective for eczema and ulcers.

Long known folk way treatment of boils, corns by applying a small plate of propolis to the inflamed area. After a while, pus will come out of the boil faster, and the softened corn can be removed. Also at skin diseases propolis ointment helps well, which is prescribed in the treatment of fungal eczema, warts, acne. Indications for the use of propolis tincture may also be acne, nail fungus, hair loss.

Treatment of gastrointestinal diseases with propolis tincture should be carried out under the supervision of a physician. It has been proven that stomach ulcers are caused by a special microorganism - Helicobacter pylori. If antibiotics significantly reduce defensive forces body, then the use of propolis allows you to avoid this and cope with a harmful microorganism. It's useful herbal product not only for the stomach, but also for the pancreas.

Treatment can be carried out with an aqueous tincture of propolis. The main condition is that it can be stored for no more than a week. Manufacturing and treatment should take place according to the instructions.

This product is created by a bee, which allows you to treat a runny nose, sinusitis and many other diseases. It has many useful properties, low cost and availability makes propolis easy indispensable tool which should be in every home first aid kit.

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Atherosclerosis

• Propolis (10% alcohol extract) -30ml
• Garlic - 200 g
• Bee honey - 50 g

First you need to prepare a tincture of garlic.

Freshly ground garlic mass (to obtain it, peeled garlic cloves can be passed through a meat grinder twice), pour it with 200 ml of 96% alcohol and place the mixture in a dark glass bottle.

Keep the tincture in a dark place for 10-12 days, filter, add Bee Honey, 10% alcohol extract of propolis, stir until the honey is completely dissolved and stand for another 2-3 days.

Take the drug, adding it drop by drop in accordance with the table in 50 ml of milk, 3 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals.

Dosage of propolis-garlic balm

From the 11th day, the drug is taken 25 drops 3 times a day until the end of the month (30th day). Then follows a break of 5 months and the course is repeated.

The drug has an excellent therapeutic and prophylactic effect in atherosclerosis - the body is cleansed of atherogenic fats, the elasticity of the arteries increases, metabolism improves, the reverse development of atherosclerosis is observed, and the occurrence of angina pectoris and heart attack is prevented. In addition, the drug is also useful in peptic ulcer stomach, duodenum, chronic enterocolitis, chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, tendency to acute respiratory diseases.

A valuable property of propolis-garlic balm is that it increases the body's defenses and prevents the development of neoplasms(especially good effect observed when the drug is used in precancerous conditions, such as gastric ulcer and chronic anacid gastritis, ulcerative colitis, etc.).

• Propolis (20% alcohol tincture) - 100 ml
• Elecampane (root) -20 g
• Alcohol - 100 ml

First, prepare the infusion of elecampane. Take dry crushed elecampane root, pour alcohol in a dark bottle, leave for 20 days in a dark place. Strain.

Mix the prepared elecampane tincture in half with 20% alcohol tincture of propolis and take 25-30 drops 2-3 times a day. The drug is also effective in pulmonary and gastrointestinal diseases.

With atherosclerosis, as well as coronary heart disease, dizziness, palpitations, hypertension, sleep disorders, the following composition is recommended.

• Propolis (20% alcohol tincture) - 1 part
• Hawthorn (pharmacy tincture) - 1 part

Mix pharmacy tincture of hawthorn fruit with 20% alcohol tincture of propolis.

Take 20-30 drops 2-3 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals.

The drug has a pronounced anti-sclerotic effect, tones the heart muscle, increases blood circulation in it, and contributes to the normalization heart rate, sleep, reduces high blood pressure.

Dysentery

With dysentery, it is recommended to take a 20% propolis tincture at the same time as the next collection of herbs.

• Plantain large (leaves) - 40 g
• St. John's wort (grass) -30 g
• Butt bird (grass) -20 g
• Stinging nettle (leaves) - 10 g

3 art. pour 0.75 liters of boiling water in a thermos, pour 1-1.5 hours, strain and drink during the day in 4-5 doses 20-30 minutes before meals.

At the same time take 20% propolis tincture 30 drops 3 times a day.

Diseases of the veins

In case of violation of peripheral venous circulation, traditional medicine recommends the following remedy.

• Propolis (20% alcohol-water emulsion) - 10-30 drops
• Milk, tea - 1 cup

Propolis in the form of a 20% alcohol-water emulsion should be taken with milk or tea 3 times a day before meals. It is recommended to take propolis for 15-20 days. It is advisable to repeat the course of treatment every 3-4 months.

With trophic ulcers, traditional medicine recommends using propolis ointment in combination with pollen-pollen and the following collection of medicinal plants.

• St. John's wort (grass) -20 g
• Licorice naked (roots) - 15 g
• Coriander seed (fruits) - 15 g
• Chamomile (flowers) -10 g
• Common flaxseed (grass) -10 g
• Sushenitsa marsh (grass) -10 g

2-3 tbsp. spoons of dry crushed collection pour 0.5 l of boiling water in a thermos, leave for 2-3 hours, strain and drink 0.5 cups 3 times a day after meals with trophic ulcers ah on the basis of thrombophlebitis This collection medicinal plants will help reduce blood clotting and heal trophic ulcers. The course of treatment is 1-2 months. At the same time, it is recommended to apply dressings with 50% propolis ointment in vegetable oil and take 0.5-1 teaspoon of pollen-pollen 2-3 times a day.

• Propolis - 10-15 g
• Butter - 50 g

Mix butter and pre-crushed propolis. Bring to a boil and simmer over very low heat for 5-7 minutes, so that the propolis disperses as much as possible. Cool slightly and strain through a very fine sieve or cheesecloth.

Use as an ointment - apply to sore spots.

Diseases of the throat, mouth and teeth

For the treatment of tonsillitis, pharyngitis, exacerbations of chronic tonsillitis, etc., as well as for their prevention, the following herbal rinse with propolis tincture is effective.

• Propolis (20% share alcohol tincture) - 40 drops
• Eucalyptus round (leaves) -30 g
• Camomile (flowers) -25 g
• Linden small-leaved (flowers) -25 g
• Flax ordinary (seeds) -20 g

Mix all herbs thoroughly. Take 1 tbsp. a spoonful of the mixture, pour 1 cup boiling water, soak in a water bath for 15 minutes with the lid closed, leave for 30-40 minutes, strain. Add 20% alcohol tincture of propolis and use for rinsing 4-5 times a day.

For rinsing with angina, as well as chronic tonsillitis, the following composition is recommended.

• Propolis (10% alcohol extract) - 20-30 drops

Dry crushed herb St. John's wort pour 1 cup of boiling water, soak for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath, then leave to cool slowly for 30-40 minutes. Strain.

Add a 10% alcohol extract of propolis (the amount of extract in the recipe is based on 0.5 cups of infusion) and use warm.

This rinse has a strong antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect, while it has a pleasant smell.

With tonsillitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, propolis can also be used in its natural form.

• Propolis natural - 3-4 g.

For rinsing with sore throat, exacerbations of chronic tonsillitis, pharyngitis, gum disease, oral mucosa, etc., as well as for their prevention, the following composition is recommended.

• Propolis (20% alcohol tincture) - 40 drops
• Plantain (leaves) - 1 tbsp. a spoon

Take dry crushed plantain leaves, pour a glass of boiled water, boil for 10-15 minutes, then leave for 0.5-1 hour. Then add 20% alcohol tincture of propolis and gargle or gargle.

For lubrication of the oral mucosa and tonsils in chronic tonsillitis, laryngitis and pharyngitis, the following composition is recommended.

• Propolis (10% alcohol extract) - 10 ml
• Honey - 100 g
• Aloe (juice) -30 g

Mix honey with aloe juice and add propolis alcohol extract.

Apply the resulting mixture daily (2 times a day) for 20-30 days.

• Propolis - 25 g
• St. John's wort (leaves) - 50 g
• Alcohol - 100 ml
• (or vodka) -150 ml

Take propolis, grind it so that the pieces are no more than 0.4 mm, pour it into a dark glass bottle, pour alcohol or strong vodka into it, mix well until the propolis is completely dissolved. Add dry crushed leaves of St. John's wort and leave for 15 days, periodically shaking the bottle. At the end of the infusion, filter.

For the preparation of rinses, 20-30 drops of tincture in half a glass of water are enough. Rinse 4-5 times a day.

In chronic pharyngitis, a good result can be obtained by treating the oral cavity and nasopharynx with propolis extract.

• Propolis (30% alcohol extract) - 1 part
• Glycerin - 2 parts
• Peach oil - 2 parts

Mix 30% propolis extract in alcohol with glycerin and peach oil. Lubricate the mouth and nose with the resulting mixture. The course of treatment is 10-15 days.

In inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity: catarrhal gingivitis, stomatitis, aphthous and ulcerative stomatitis, glossitis, periodontal disease

For the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity, mouth and larynx, traditional medicine recommends the following composition.

• Propolis - 30 g
• Rectified alcohol - 100 g
• Peach oil - 2 parts

Crushed propolis insist for 1.5-2 weeks on rectified alcohol, periodically shaking the mixture. Filter the resulting infusion and mix it with peach oil.

Lubricate the nasopharynx or oral cavity and larynx 1 time per day for 10-15 days. It can also be instilled into the nose for chronic rhinitis.

With gingivitis, stomatitis, the initial stages of periodontal disease, candidiasis, etc.

The following soothing procedure is recommended - wash the sore spots with hydrogen peroxide, dry with a warm stream of air, then drop a few drops of 50% propolis tincture with a pipette and dry again until a thin propolis film is formed.

• Propolis honey 10% - 1 hour. a spoon
• Calamus marsh (rhizome) - 0.3-0.5 g

You need to chew a fine powder from the rhizomes of calamus 3 times a day for 5-7 days. At the same time, take 10% propolis honey, which is recommended to be kept in the mouth until completely dissolved, 2-3 times a day.

For the treatment of periodontal disease, after the classical treatment of the oral cavity, removal of roots, too loose teeth, etc., the following composition is recommended:

• Propolis -30 g
• Dipropylene glycol -70 g
• Pure beeswax - 0.5 g

This drug is injected into the tissues of the alveoli (tooth sockets in which the roots of the teeth are located) daily for 2-3 weeks. According to the method of application, a consultation with a dentist is necessary.

If your tooth aches, traditional medicine recommends using a pea-sized piece of propolis - it must be applied to the root of the tooth or carefully placed in a hollow until the pain disappears.

It is believed that the analgesic effect essential oil propolis is many times greater than the anesthetic effect of novocaine, and today the use of a 2-4% alcohol solution of propolis has been introduced into official practice in dentistry.

For toothache

Can you rinse your mouth first if you have a toothache? saline solution(1 teaspoon per 0.5 cup warm water), and then a small piece of propolis (with a fingernail on ring finger) put on the cheek with opposite side from a diseased tooth.

This is a very effective tool, if, of course, high quality propolis is used (it causes mouth lung burning and slight numbness of the tongue).

• Propolis - 40 g
• Alcohol 70% - 100 ml

Pour crushed propolis with alcohol and infuse the mixture for 7-10 days, shaking occasionally. After that, filter the infusion through gauze. Then you need to let the product settle and liquid part pour into another bowl.

By adding water, the resulting infusion is brought to a 40% concentration, after which it is used in medicinal purposes- small cotton swabs moistened with tincture are applied to the diseased tooth.

You can prepare an extract in compliance with other proportions: take 30 g of propolis and insist it in 200 ml of strong vodka for 7-10 days. Then the extract is carefully filtered and drained into a dark bottle, after which it is ready for use.

With a toothache in the extract, a cotton wool is moistened and applied to the aching tooth.

• Air (roots) - 100 g
• Vodka -1l
• Propolis - 10-12 g

You need to take 0.5 liters of vodka, add calamus roots to it and insist for a week. Propolis tincture is prepared in the same way: infuse finely grated propolis in 0.5 liters of vodka.

Filter both tinctures and use at the same time: 1 tbsp. mix a spoonful of calamus tincture with 1 teaspoon of propolis tincture. Rinse aching teeth with this solution for 3 minutes, do this before going to bed. The duration of treatment is up to one month. Pain disappear in 2-3 days.

During rinsing, propolis and calamus alkaloids penetrate into deep points sick teeth. Calamus anesthetizes the roots, and propolis seals all microcracks. Teeth stop hurting. It has been noticed that with such rinsing, even weak roots strengthen and stop breaking down. This method of dental treatment is also called Kyiv.

Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

• Propolis (10% share tincture) - 10 parts
• Sea buckthorn oil - 1 part

Mix propolis tincture with sea buckthorn oil and take 20-30 drops with water or milk 3 times a day one hour before meals.

In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and biliary tract, the following remedy is recommended.

• Propolis - 100 g
• Milk - 1.5 l

Fresh whole milk boil, remove from heat and cool to 60-70 ° C, add crushed propolis and stir until the propolis is completely dissolved, then filter. When the milk has cooled, remove the layer of hardened wax from its surface. It is recommended to take propolis milk 100 ml 3-4 times a day 30 minutes before meals.

In chronic gastritis with low acidity, the following remedy is recommended.

• Propolis (10% alcohol extract) - 7 ml
• Honey - 78g
• Kalanchoe pinnate (juice) -15 ml

Mix honey of light varieties, juice of Kalanchoe pinnate, alcohol extract of propolis and keep everything in a water bath at a temperature of 45 ° C for 20-30 minutes with constant stirring.

The resulting emulsion with propolis has a creamy consistency and nice smell. Store in dark glass jars.

Take 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day one hour before meals. The course of treatment is 1-2 months.

In case of stomach disorders: diarrhea, chronic gastritis and enterocolitis, the following remedy is recommended.

• Propolis (20% share alcohol tincture) - 30 drops
• Bird cherry (fruits) - 1 tbsp. a spoon

Dry fruits of bird cherry pour a glass of boiling water, boil over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Insist, strain, add alcohol tincture of propolis and drink 0.3-0.5 cups 2-3 times a day 20-30 minutes before meals.

In case of gastric ulcer with severe pain syndrome, the following remedy is recommended.

• Propolis (10-20% alcohol tincture) - 40 drops
• Novocaine (0.25% solution) -50 ml

Mix alcohol tincture of propolis with a warm solution of novocaine and drink 1.5 hours before meals 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 4-8 weeks, the treatment is carried out against the background of an appropriate diet.

• Propolis (30% tincture) -1h. a spoon
• Water -50 ml

Dilute propolis tincture with water and drink an hour before breakfast. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

For the treatment of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, especially juvenile ulcers in young people, the following remedy is recommended.

• Propolis -10 g
• Carotolin (rosehip oil) or sea buckthorn oil -100 ml

Purified, carefully crushed propolis pour rosehip oil (carotene). You can also use sea buckthorn oil.

Keep the resulting mixture in a water bath for 30 minutes, stirring with a glass rod, then filter through 2 layers of gauze and pour into dark glass vessels. Immediately before use, add a 30% oil solution of vitamin E (tocopherol acetate) - 1 ml of the drug per 10 ml of prepared propolis- oil solution.

• Propolis - 1 part
• Alcohol - 8 parts
• Water - 1 part

Prepare a 10% alcohol solution of propolis in 80% alcohol.

Take a solution of propolis 10 minutes before meals, 1 tbsp. spoon.

After scarring of the ulcer, take a week break, then take it every other day for six months. The course of treatment requires 180 ml.

• Propolis - 100 g
• Butter - 1 kg

Melt the butter and bring to a boil in an enamel bowl. Without removing from heat, add chopped propolis. Cook for 15 minutes at 80°C.

Strain through 1 layer of gauze and take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day 1 hour before meals. The course of treatment is 3 weeks.

• Propolis (10% water extract) - 30-40 ml
• A mixture of royal jelly with honey - 5 g

Take orally a 10% water extract of propolis 2-3 times a day and inject propolis suppositories deep into the rectum daily at night. At the same time, take a mixture of royal jelly with honey, prepared in a ratio of 1:100 3 times a day (keep under the tongue until completely dissolved).

After the acute inflammatory process subsides in the large intestine, supplement the treatment with enemas from rosehip oil with the addition of 10% propolis tincture and vitamin E in the form of a 30% oil solution at the rate of 1 ml per 10 ml of propolis-oil solution.

With peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, traditional medicine recommends the following remedy.

• Propolis -10 g
• Ethyl alcohol (rectified) 70% - 100 ml

Pour crushed propolis in a glass bottle with ethyl alcohol (rectified), shake for 30 minutes and leave for 3 days to infuse. Then shake again, leave for 2 hours in the cold and filter through paper.

Infusion take 15-20 drops with boiled milk or tea 3 times a day for 1-1.5 hours before meals for 18-20 days. Repeat the course of treatment in 1-2 weeks.

• Propolis - 100 g
• Flax (seed) - 20 g
• Oats (grains) - 50 g
• Burdock - 1 sheet
• Vodka - 1 part
• Water - 1 part

Propolis, linseed, oat grains and finely chopped burdock leaf bring to a boil in 0.5 liters of a mixture of vodka and water. Infuse for 3 days. Strain. Take 1 tbsp. spoon before meals, if there is no exacerbation.

For the treatment of colitis and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract

Traditional medicine recommends taking orally high-quality propolis in its natural form - 0.5 g (a ball the size of a pea) 3-4 times a day, every day for a month, preferably on an empty stomach, if necessary, increasing the daily dose to 5-8 g Propolis needs to be chewed for a long time.

In chronic gastritis and exacerbation of chronic colitis, the following remedy is recommended.

• Propolis - 1 part
• Ethyl alcohol (rectified) 95% - 5 parts

Pour crushed propolis in a glass dish with ethyl alcohol (rectified) and insist at room temperature within 2 days. Then filter, dilute with chilled boiled water to 30% alcohol content.

Take 40 drops of tincture in a glass of chilled tea or milk 3 times a day one hour before taking the diet established for such patients for 10-15 days.

Diseases of the female genital area

For the treatment of such gynecological diseases as cervical erosion, colpitis, endocervitis, propolis is used in the form of an ointment.

• Propolis - 10 g
• Vaseline medical - 100 g

To prepare the ointment, propolis must first be cleaned of wax and crushed.

In a clean enamel bowl, melt medical vaseline or purified pork fat, bring it to a boil, cool to a temperature of 50-60 ° C and add propolis.

The mixture is then again heated to a temperature of 70-80 ° C, stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Then strain hot through a gauze filter and cool with constant stirring.

The ointment should be stored in the dark glass jar with a tightly closed lid in a cool, dry place.

To treat the affected vagina, clear the secret and insert a swab with propolis ointment. Remove the swab after 10-12 hours.

Do the procedure daily for 10-15 days. After this period, in most cases inflammatory reactions disappear, epithelialization of the ulcer occurs.

• Propolis (3% alcohol solution)

Moisten the swab with the solution and insert it into the vagina, pressing it against the cervix (remove the secret from it first). Remove the swab after 8-12 hours.

The course of treatment is 7-12 days (tampons are administered once a day). When using a solution of a higher concentration, it is pre-diluted.

For the treatment of fungal and Trichomonas colpitis

Continue treatment for 7-10 days, use the drug once a day.

Skin diseases

With trichophytosis, it is recommended to use a 50% propolis ointment prepared in any vegetable oil.

Apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area, cover with wax paper and bandage. Change the bandage after 1-3 days.

The course of treatment is 1-2 months.

With furunculosis

With furunculosis, it is recommended to cook a cake from pure propolis, attach it to the boil and attach with adhesive tape. Do not remove until the boil is completely softened and pus is released, carbuncles and purulent wounds are treated in the same way.

With psoriasis

For psoriasis, it is recommended to take 0.5 g (depending on your weight) of purified propolis, chewing thoroughly for 10-20 minutes after meals 2-3 times a day for 2 months, at the same time, tampons should be applied to the affected skin , impregnated with 10% propolis ointment on lanolin or vegetable oil, and also take 1st. a spoonful of honey, mixed in half with pollen, 3 times a day.

• Licorice naked (roots) - 30 g
• Burdock (roots) - 20 g
• A series of tripartite (grass) -20 g
• Motherwort five-lobed (grass) - 10 g
• Common hop (cones) -10 g
• Stinging nettle (leaves) -10 g

2 tbsp. pour 0.5 liters of boiling water in a thermos, pour 0.5 liters of boiling water in a thermos, leave for 10-12 hours and drink 0.5 cups 3-4 times a day 40 minutes before meals.

The course of treatment of psoriasis is up to 1 year (after 3-4 months of taking the infusion, take breaks for a week).

At the same time, take 30-40 drops of a 10% alcohol extract of propolis (in 20-30 ml of water) 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals in courses of 2-3 months and the preparation of royal jelly "Apilak" 1 tablet under the tongue ( keep in the mouth until completely resorbed) 3 times a day 15 minutes before meals in courses of 2 months.

• Propolis (10% alcohol tincture) - 1 hour. a spoon
• Chamomile (flowers) - 1 hour a spoon

Brew chamomile flowers (1 teaspoon per glass of water) and leave for 15 minutes. Then strain and add 1 teaspoon of 10% alcohol tincture of propolis, stir and drink. Drink this tea 2 times a day for 3-4 days. Lubricate the rashes with the same tincture.

With herpes

With herpes, you can also simply lubricate the rash with a 10% alcohol tincture of propolis. Then chamomile cream or calendula ointment is applied to the affected areas. You will feel how the skin softens and prevents the formation of a tightening crust, which in itself is not very pleasant.

• Propolis (10% alcohol extract) -40 ml
• Peppermint (tincture) -20 ml
• Glycerin -30 ml
• Celandine large (powder of grass or roots) -10 g

Mix all components, leave for 7-20 days in a dark place, then lubricate itchy places.

• Propolis ointment - 4 parts
• Large celandine (milky juice) - 1 part

Grind the components in a mortar until smooth. Apply ointment in bandages to the affected area.

For external use in neurodermatitis and eczema, it is recommended to prepare the following composition.

• Propolis (20% share alcohol tincture) - 2 tbsp. spoons
• Oak (bark) - 1 glass
• A succession (grass) - 0.5 cups
• Yarrow (herb) - 0.5 cup

Crushed oak bark pour 1 liter of boiling water and cook for 15 minutes. Then pour dry chopped herb string and yarrow grass into the broth, boil over low heat for another 2-3 minutes.

Infuse for 20-30 minutes, strain, add alcohol tincture of propolis and use for lotions - apply them to the affected skin for 1 hour, then remove, but do not wipe the skin, but let it dry on its own.

With tuberculosis of the skin

For skin tuberculosis, it is recommended to take a 50% propolis ointment in any vegetable oil, apply a thick layer on the affected skin, cover with wax paper and bandage. Change the bandage after 1-2 days. The course of treatment is 1-2 months.

For eczema of the ears

For eczema of the ears ear itch in patients prone to allergic reactions on antibiotics and other drugs, it is recommended to use the following remedy.

• Walnut (shell) - 10 g
• Ethyl alcohol 70% - 100 ml
• Propolis (30% alcohol tincture) - the amount is determined during the preparation of the drug

Grind the shell of the unripe walnut, pour it with ethyl alcohol or strong vodka, leave for 4-5 days, then strain through gauze folded in several layers, add an equal amount of 30% propolis tincture and wipe the skin of the external auditory canal with a swab moistened with this mixture when itching. In the shell of an unripe walnut is in in large numbers vitamin C and a bactericidal agent that kills fungal flora.

With eczema, gauze flagella soaked in the prepared mixture should also be inserted into the ears for 30-40 minutes 2-3 times a day. The course of treatment - no more than 10 days.

In Romania, for the treatment of weeping eczema of the hands, the following mixture is applied to the skin.

• Oak (bark) - 1 part
• Water - 5 parts
• Propolis (30% alcohol tincture) -1 hour. a spoon

To a glass of broth oak bark(pour chopped oak bark with boiled water and boil for 15-20 minutes, then leave for 30-40 minutes, strain and bring the volume of the broth with boiled water to the original level) add propolis tincture and use to irrigate the skin.

• Oak (bark) - 1 part
• Water - 10 parts
• Propolis (30% alcohol tincture) - 10 g

Add propolis tincture to a liter of decoction of oak bark.

A decoction of oak bark can be prepared at the rate of 1 part of the bark to 5 parts of water and add 1 teaspoon of 30-40% alcohol tincture of propolis to a glass of decoction. The resulting mixture is used for foot baths, after diluting it by half with boiled water and bringing the temperature of the mixture to 35-38 degrees. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. The course of treatment is 10-15 days.

For the treatment of fungal diseases

For the treatment of fungal diseases, it is recommended to use a 50% propolis ointment prepared in vegetable oil at low boil, or propolis dissolved in 90% alcohol to the consistency of an ointment. The ointment is applied to the lesions with a thin layer, covering with wax paper. The disappearance of fungi occurs, as a rule, within 15 days.

For the treatment of fungal diseases, as well as burns, long non-healing wounds, 5%, 10% and 20% propolis ointments based on sunflower oil can be prepared. Propolis ointments can also be made with butter and olive oil. It is good to knead propolis and honey.

Method of preparing the ointment: pour propolis crushed into small crumbs at sub-zero temperatures into oil heated to 60 ° C and stir for 7-10 minutes, raising the temperature by another five degrees. Then strain through cheesecloth into a glass dish and close tightly. After cooling, the ointment is ready.

In the morning and evening, apply a thin layer of propolis ointment to the inflamed area, which then needs to be covered with four layers of gauze and secured with a bandage or strips of adhesive tape.

To process a corn, a piece of propolis the size of a pea must be heated to a soft state and made into a thin plate or cake, which must be applied to the corn and tied with a clean bandage (you can attach the bandage with adhesive tape).

After three days, the corn (if it is not old) can fall off by itself or it is painlessly cut off.

Diseases of the male genital area

• Propolis (alcoholic extract) - 0.1 g
• Cocoa butter - 2 g

Candles can be prepared from propolis extract by evaporation in 96% ethyl alcohol in a ratio of 40:200. Such candles should contain 0.1 g of propolis extract and 2 g of cocoa butter.

Candles are injected into the anus 1 time per day at night. The course of treatment is 30 days. Repeat 2-3 times with a break of 1-2 months.

With prostatitis, it is also recommended to use rectal suppositories with propolis at the same time as drinking vegetable juice.

• Fresh cucumber (juice) - 1 part
• Fresh beets (juice) - 1 part
• Fresh carrots (juice) - 1 part

Prepare juice from fresh cucumbers, beets, carrots and mix in equal amounts, take 0.5 cups 20-30 minutes before meals 3-4 times a day with inflammatory diseases prostate.

At the same time, inject suppositories with propolis deep into the rectum once a day at night.

Diseases urinary organs

In inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary organs, the following composition is recommended.

• Propolis - 30 g
• Forest acorns - 10 pcs.
• Wild chestnut - 1 pc.
• Dry red wine - 0.5 l
• Series -50 g
• Pollen flower -20 g

Grind wild acorns and wild chestnut into powder, bring to a boil dry red wine with the addition of dry string and propolis. Infuse overnight in earthenware. Then add flower pollen and bring to a boil again. No need to strain. Cool and take shaking, 1 tbsp. spoon 5-6 times a day.

Respiratory diseases

To prevent exacerbations of bronchial asthma, as well as to prevent the transformation of chronic bronchitis into bronchial asthma, the following remedy is recommended.

• Propolis (10% alcohol extract) - 10-20 drops

Alcohol extract of propolis take 10-12 drops in a small amount of water 3 times a day in courses of 1.5-2 months.

You can also use a manual inhaler. Fill it with 3 ml of propolis water extract or water-alcohol solution(take 1 ml of alcohol extract of propolis and add 2 ml of boiled water to it). Inhalate mouth and nose.

Repeat the procedure 3-5 times a day or with preventive purpose- 1 time per day during the period of the greatest likelihood of illness, for example, during an influenza epidemic. Dispersed propolis has reflex action, irritating numerous sensitive nerve endings mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract. It also has a positive effect on the metabolism and nutrition of the mucous membrane, inhibits pathogenic microflora, helps to reduce the inflammatory process, improves sputum separation, but it is especially important that the drug is absorbed extremely quickly and enters the blood, having a beneficial effect on the entire body.

• Propolis -20 g
• Rectified alcohol - 80 g

Pour crushed propolis with rectified alcohol and insist for a week, shaking occasionally. After filtering through gauze and settling, the infusion is taken orally 20 drops with milk or water 30 minutes before meals 3 times a day for 2 months.

For the treatment of tracheitis, bronchitis, tuberculosis, and rhinitis, you can use the following recipe.

• Propolis - 60 g
• Beeswax - 40 g

Place propolis and wax in an enameled bowl and place it in a wider metal bowl with boiling water.

Propolis and wax dissolve, and the patient, sitting next to him, breathes healing vapors. Inhalations are carried out for 10-15 minutes in the morning and in the evening for 1-2 months, depending on the disease.

• Propolis - 140-150 g
• Butter - 1 kg

Melt the butter in an enamel bowl, cool it to 80 ° C and add the crushed propolis, purified from impurities. Then mix the mixture with a wooden spoon until a homogeneous mass is obtained, heat it to a temperature of 80 ° C, mix again several times, filter through gauze and pour into a glass dish. Store in a dark, cool, dry place.

For a patient with tuberculosis, 3 times a day, one hour before meals, give 1-2 teaspoons of propolis oil (the dose depends on the age and severity of the disease). The course of treatment is 4-7 months.

During treatment, the patient should refrain from sexual activity.

• Propolis (10-20% share alcohol tincture) - 40 drops
• St. John's wort (grass) - 1 tbsp. a spoon

St. John's wort herb brew 1 glass of boiling water in an enamel bowl, leave for 15-20 minutes and filter. Add an alcohol tincture of propolis to the liquid part of St. John's wort.

Do a rinse with the resulting mixture: 0.5 cups per rinse, 2-3 times a day after meals for 10-15 days.

• Propolis - 10 g
• Butter cow - 100 g

Crushed propolis is added to cow butter, placed in an enamel bowl and heated to 50-60 °C. The resulting mixture is heated to 70 ° C and kept at this temperature for 8-10 minutes with continuous stirring. Then filter through one layer of gauze.

After cooling, take the filtered mass of the mixture 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day 1-1.5 hours before meals with warm milk for 2 months.

After a 2-3-week break, the course of treatment (if necessary) should be repeated with an increase in the norm of propolis each subsequent time by 5 g, bringing it up to 30 g.

Hearing diseases

For the treatment of eustachitis - inflammation of the Eustachian, or auditory, tube - traditional medicine recommends the following remedy.

• Propolis (10% alcohol tincture) - 1 part
• Honey - 2 parts

Mix alcohol tincture of propolis with honey and drip into each ear 2-3 drops 1 time per night.

• Vegetable oil - 2 parts

Take a 10% alcohol extract of propolis, mix it in a ratio of 1: 2 with corn, olive or any other vegetable oil and shake well. Roll up a gauze flagellum, soak it in an oil-alcohol emulsion and insert it into the ear canal for 24 hours.

The course of treatment for senile hearing loss is 15-20 daily procedures.

With purulent inflammation of the middle ear, purulent mesotypanitis

The course of treatment is 3-4 weeks.

In the same way, purulent mesotypanitis, which occurs after purulent inflammation middle ear.

Diseases of the bones and joints, back pain

• Propolis (30% alcohol solution) - 1 part
• Honey - 1 part
• Sunflower oil - 1 part

Mix the components thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is formed. Apply the resulting mass thickly on mustard plasters and apply to the sore spot, lightly securing with a bandage.

With vertebral osteochondrosis

Natural propolis needs to be rolled out in the form of a thin cake of large diameter. Cut off a plate of the required size from it and, putting it on the painful (trigger) zone, glue it with a piece of adhesive tape, with an area larger than the propolis plate.

It is most advisable to keep propolis on the painful area for 1-2 days.

A similar procedure is carried out with a break of 12-24 hours until the pain disappears completely.

You can apply a propolis compress to enlarged bones - soften a piece of propolis with your hand, shape the bones and apply a dry bandage all night.

Migraine

• Propolis - 20 g
• Alcohol - 100 ml

Dilute propolis in alcohol, drop 40 drops of tincture on a piece of refined sugar and eat.

burns

• Propolis - 1 part
• Vodka - 9 parts

Prepare an alcohol extract of propolis (pour propolis with vodka, cover with a lid, insist in a hot place). With an extract, soak the bandage already applied to the affected area from above. Repeat the soaking every other day until the redness around the bandage disappears.

For the treatment of burns, as well as poorly healing wounds, ulcers, etc., it is recommended to use propolis ointment on sheep fat.

• Propolis -20 g
• Sheep fat - 80 g

To prepare the ointment, combine the purified and crushed propolis with melted sheep fat, then heat in a water bath to 80 ° C and mix thoroughly until a homogeneous mass is obtained. While the mixture is warm, filter it through a metal strainer or gauze and apply the resulting 20% ​​ointment topically.

Colds

• Propolis -20 g
• Butter and sunflower oil - up to 100 g

In a porcelain mortar, grind the crushed propolis with a small amount of butter, add sunflower oil to obtain the indicated total weight. Mix it all well.

Soak small cotton swabs with the prepared mass and put them in the nasal passages - once in the morning and a second time in the evening, for 10-15 minutes, until complete recovery.

With a runny nose, the following remedy is effective.

• Propolis (10% alcohol tincture) - 1 part
• Horseradish (fresh juice) - 0.5 parts
• Olive oil - 3 parts

Mix alcohol tincture of propolis, freshly prepared horseradish juice and olive oil. Bury 3-5 drops in each nostril with a cold.

• Propolis - 5 g
• Sea buckthorn oil -30 g
• Calendula (fresh juice) -20 g
• Cocoa butter - 15 g
• Honey - 10 g

Prepare a mixture of propolis, crushed into powder, sea ​​buckthorn oil, fresh calendula juice melted cocoa butter and honey. Enter for 20 minutes into each nostril a cotton swab soaked in the prepared composition.

• Propolis (10% alcohol extract) - 1 part
• Beets (fresh juice) - 2 parts
• Carrot (fresh juice) - 2 parts

mix fresh juices beets and carrots, add 10% alcohol extract of propolis and instill into the nose.

In case of a fetid runny nose, the nasal cavity should be irrigated 2-3 times a day with a 3% aqueous solution of propolis, and between irrigations, gauze swabs with 5-15% propolis ointment should be introduced into the nasal passages.

With the flu

Traditional medicine recommends keeping a piece of propolis (1-2 peas) in the mouth, chewing lightly or occasionally throwing it with the tongue from one side of the mouth to the other during the day. You can put propolis on your cheek at night, as it is better to keep it for a day.

• Propolis - 1 g
• Water - 0.5 cups

Propolis put in a heated (hot) glass, pour half a glass of boiling water and stir for 3-5 minutes.

This drink is recommended to drink hot, in small sips, 1 glass immediately and then 1 glass every night before bed. After that, do not eat. If taking propolis causes indigestion (diarrhea), you should drink half a glass of milk before it.

For lubrication of the oral mucosa, posterior pharyngeal wall, tonsils, as well as for inhalation in acute respiratory infections, the following composition is recommended.

• Propolis (10% alcohol extract) - 7ml
• Bee honey - 78 g
• Kalanchoe (juice) - 15 ml

Prepare a honey-kalanchoic emulsion with propolis in an enamel bowl. To prepare 100 g of emulsion, natural liquid bee honey (if the honey has crystallized, then dissolve it in a water bath), mix with Kalanchoe juice and 10% alcohol extract of propolis. The emulsion is recommended to be used with cotton swabs. The course of treatment is 15-20 days.

Oncology prevention

To stimulate the immune system of the body and prevent malignant neoplasms, the following remedy is recommended.

• Propolis - 50 g
• Vodka (or 40% medical alcohol) - 300 ml

Propolis, crushed at sub-zero temperatures, mixed with vodka or medical alcohol. Wrap a tightly corked bottle with a waffle towel and put it on a steam heating battery. After a month of infusion, the contents acquire a dirty yellow color. Take the extract, shaking, 15 drops per glass of milk.