Alcohol tincture of propolis is widely used, however, in order to reveal the beneficial properties of propolis, the tincture must not only be prepared correctly, but also taken correctly.
Below we will look at how to make an alcohol tincture of propolis, when it can be taken, and when this medicine can be harmful.
Useful properties of propolis
Propolis is produced by bees and is often referred to as bee glue.
Did you know? Bees use their glue for a variety of purposes - to fix holes in the hive, to disinfect combs, and to decontaminate all external objects that enter the hive. They make it from sticky substances, which in the spring they manage to collect from the buds of poplar, alder, birch and aspen. In the future, they process the collected material with their own enzyme, due to which propolis is obtained.
bee propolis –it is a complex chemical compound that includes 16 elements. Among these elements are resins, and oils, and alcohols, and proteins, and pollen, and wax. It is thanks to this rich composition that propolis is able to treat many ailments.
Propolis in its pure form is practically not used. A more common medicine from it is an alcohol tincture, which allows you to reveal the maximum amount of its healing properties. What helps propolis on alcohol? The whole spectrum of its action still remains unexplored, but it is known that it is capable of:
- well disinfect the body;
- fight bacteria and toxins both on the outer parts of the skin and inside the body;
- relieve inflammation;
- constrict blood vessels;
- improve appetite and eliminate digestive problems;
- treat tuberculosis, pneumonia and bronchitis;
- maintain immunity.
Propolis on alcohol is able to support cell regeneration and neutralize all those poisons that are formed in the body from the decay of damaged tissues. Its use stops the development of pathogens of viral diseases, and often completely destroys them.
How to prepare propolis tincture
Before you make a propolis tincture with alcohol, you need to prepare the necessary ingredients and materials. It is recommended to keep it in dark glass bottles. Also for one serving of tincture you will need to purchase:
- 80 g of propolis itself;
- 300 ml of medical alcohol.
Important!A similar tincture can also be prepared using high-quality vodka, which is recommended to be bought in a store. However, the proportions in this case will be different - 0.5 liters of vodka will be required for 80 g of propolis. But moonshine cannot be used for these purposes, since fusel oils and various chemical impurities can neutralize the healing properties of bee glue.
Propolis is usually sold in raw form, which looks like small balls resembling brown plasticine. To clean it and prepare it for use in tincture, grate each ball. In order for propolis to rub well, it is worth keeping it in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.
Grated propolis must be poured with clean cold water, due to which a pure substance will settle to the bottom, and all unnecessary impurities and debris will float to the surface. Five minutes for such a cleaning will be enough, then the water is drained from the propolis, and it is left to dry completely.
Mixing and insisting propolis on alcohol
Pour the prepared bee glue into a pre-washed and dried bottle, then fill it with alcohol or vodka. Be sure to shake the bottle so that the propolis rises from the bottom and mixes well with the liquid. After that, we cork the bottle as tightly as possible.
The process of insisting propolis on alcohol can also occur at room temperature, only the container with it must be placed in a dark place and shaken daily. It will take at least 2 weeks to get the tincture.
Important! Before using the tincture, it must be filtered from particles of propolis. To do this, the liquid is passed through a piece of gauze or any other clean cloth.
Shelf life this tincture does not exceed 3 years. However, doctors advise annually engage in the preparation of this medicine, since fresh it is able to have the most effective effect on the body.
When to use tincture
You can take such a medicine both internally and externally, which will be determined solely by the purpose of using the tincture.
Internal use of tincture
Often, propolis on alcohol is used internally. Such treatment should be used for such diseases:
Outdoor use
When applied externally, propolis on alcohol shows an equally effective result. It is recommended to use it for the following purposes:
- For rinsing the mouth with inflammation, stomatitis and periodontal disease. For this, a teaspoon of the medicine is diluted in half a glass of water. On the first day of treatment, rinsing should be carried out at intervals of 2 hours, in the future - three times a day. Inflamed areas can also be lubricated with a weak concentration of propolis.
- For gargling a spoonful of tincture is diluted in a glass of warm water. Rinse three times a day.
- For the treatment of problems with the epithelium - burns, eczema, psoriasis, ulcers. Three times a day, lubricate the affected areas of the body with pure tincture.
How to drink propolis on alcohol for disease prevention
Propolis and alcohol tincture from it also have a preventive use, it is especially useful to take it during periods when viral infections are raging for those who suffer from reduced immunity.
So how to drink propolis on alcohol for immunity? To do this, add propolis tincture to warm tea or milk every day before going to bed. For an adult, 15 drops per cup of liquid will be enough, while for children this dose should be reduced to 5 drops.
Did you know? Taking propolis for prevention, its tincture can be added to ordinary water.
The course of such a preventive intake of propolis tincture lasts 10 days, however, it is recommended to repeat it monthly. Thanks to this medicine, you can also note how your nervous system is strengthened and sleep improves.
When the tincture can not be used: contraindications for taking
Not everyone is able to tolerate propolis on alcohol. Especially dangerous bee glue can be for people with allergies. Therefore, if you have intolerance to honey or alcohol, you should not resort to treatment with propolis tincture.
Alcohol tincture is not recommended for the treatment of young children who are not yet 3 years old, as well as pregnant women. In this case, the danger to their health is rather not the propolis itself, but the alcohol in which it was infused.
Therefore, if there are no other contraindications, propolis for this category of patients is recommended to insist on plain water. Such a tincture is prepared as follows:
- Propolis is cleaned in the same way as for tincture with alcohol.
- Grated bee glue is placed in a porcelain or glass container and filled with 300 ml of water.
- The container is placed in a water bath and warmed up for several hours.
Important! Just like honey, bee glue does not tolerate strong heat treatment, so it is forbidden to heat it to more than 85 ° C.
It is also not recommended to take propolis on alcohol in high concentrations, since in this case it will be very poorly absorbed, and there will be practically no benefit from the treatment. It is necessary to drink tincture only in the above doses, since even in a healthy person, complications can occur with an overdose. 
Propolis tincture can serve as both the main medicine and a prophylactic for almost any kind of disease.
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