Propolis is a beekeeping product that is used to prepare medicinal tinctures and extracts. Alcohol infusion of bee glue is a rather aggressive remedy, which has a number of contraindications. An alternative to it is an aqueous solution of propolis. It has a very wide spectrum of action and even children can take such a medicine.

Propolis: chemical composition, description

Propolis contains essential oils, wax, vegetable resins, and trace elements such as fluorine, iron, cobalt, zinc, copper, aluminum, benzoic, ferulic, and caffeic acid.

Due to the combination of all these elements, bee glue has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

Due to the combination of all these elements, bee glue has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

Useful and healing properties

• The healing properties of propolis:
• disinfectant;
• antibacterial;
• anti-inflammatory;
• antioxidant;
• immuno-enhancing.

Did you know? Bee glue contains antioxidants that eliminate oxidative stress and the effect of free radicals in the body. Due to this, propolis infusion can help fight nervous stress.

What diseases are treated with propolis in the water?

An aqueous solution is recommended for the treatment of:

• eye diseases;
• the oral cavity;
• skin
• of cardio-vascular system;
• Gastrointestinal tract;
• respiratory system;
• nervous system;
• female and male genitourinary system.

Very often, with the help of this infusion, colds, coughs and runny nose are treated.

Outdoor application

Most often, the infusion is used to treat eye infections, diseases and inflammations of the skin. With conjunctivitis, you need to drip your eyes with 2–4 drops several times a day. Also, the solution of bee glue is suitable for treating wounds, disinfecting and relieving inflammation. It is necessary to moisten the bandage or cotton with medicine and apply to the affected area for 1-2 hours.

Did you know? Propolis is used to get rid of facial wrinkles. Need to take 1 tbsp. l aqueous solution, 1 tbsp. honey and 1 teaspoon olive oil. The mixture is applied to cleansed face for 30 minutes, then washed off.

Internal

Inside, they take the solution in such cases:

• diseases of the lungs and respiratory system (tonsillitis, bronchitis, acute respiratory infections, acute respiratory viral infections);
• gastrointestinal tract diseases (ulcer, gastritis, pancreatitis);
• diseases of the adrenal glands and endocrine system;
• heart and circulatory diseases.

For children, for the prevention of diseases, the same treatment regimen can be used, provided that the medicine must be diluted with water in a one to one proportion.

How to make an aqueous solution at home

Homemade water infusion is no different from a pharmacy. It consists of two components and is very simple to prepare.

Preparation of water and raw propolis

The preparation of propolis water infusion is carried out in several stages:

1. Liquid preparation.
2. Preparation of raw propolis.
3. Directly preparing the infusion.

For the solution, it is best to take melt or distilled water.

In propolis, small debris, pieces of branches or dead wasps can come across. They need to be thrown away to get a clean solution.

Raw propolis is a glue crushed into crumbs, which is needed to prepare a water tincture. The ingredients are mixed and heated over low heat or in a water bath, stirring constantly.

The preparation time of the aqueous solution depends on what concentration you want to get. Then you need to strain to remove excess wax, and cool.

Video: Propolis water. How to cook yourself and how to apply?

Traditional medicine recipes

In folk medicine, propolis water, infusion and propolis extract are used. They have a similar cooking recipe. The difference is how long it takes to prepare and insist the medicine, as well as in the proportions of water and raw propolis.

Propolis water

For cooking, you need to take raw propolis and water, in a ratio of 1: 5. The ingredients are heated in a water bath for three hours. Cool, filter.

Extract

The aqueous extract is prepared in the proportions: 100 g of water per 10 g of propolis. The ingredients are combined and heated in a water bath for about an hour. Then the liquid is filtered and stored in the refrigerator.

Infusion

For infusion, you need to take twice as much water than propolis, and simmer on fire for half an hour. Then, when the medicine cools down a little, it is put in the refrigerator for 6 hours. After this, the infusion must be filtered and treatment can begin.Store home-made medicine in a cool place and not more than 7 days, otherwise it will lose its healing property.

How to use propolis solution

Orally taken for diseases of the stomach, cardiovascular disease or colds, two teaspoons on an empty stomach or half an hour before a meal.

You can also dissolve the medicine in 100 ml of water or a glass of warm milk. As a prophylaxis, propolis water infusion should be taken for 2 weeks, and as a medicine - 4 weeks.Adults are recommended to take 2 hours of medication, for children the dosage is reduced.

Features of use for children

The main feature of the aqueous solution is that with its help children from three years old can be treated. It is only necessary to adjust the amount of medicine:

• children from three to eight years - ⅓ tsp;
• from eight to fourteen - ½ tsp;

Contraindications

Unlike an alcohol solution, water tincture has practically no contraindications. Its use is prohibited for those who have had allergic reactions to propolis and children under 3 years old.

If you are allergic to any bee products, this may also be a contraindication. You should consult a doctor who will advise about whether it is possible to apply therapeutic infusion of bee glue.

Water infusion of bee glue is an excellent alternative medicine, which has practically no contraindications. With its help, you can easily cure a cold, reduce stress and even rejuvenate the skin. Home preparation of a medicinal product does not take much money and will be as effective as a pharmacy drug.