Propolis is a product of beekeeping, which has a dark green or brown color, and also has a specific smell. In bees, it is used to cover cracks and permeability of the tap, as well as for disinfection of cells. They pick up sticky substance from the kidneys in the spring, and then ferment it, and so propolis is obtained.
A person uses propolis for medicinal purposes, including disinfectants.
Propolis has been known since the days of Ancient Egypt, but in legends information was preserved and that propolis was used by Russian healers.
Today, propolis is used not only in folk medicine, but also in official medicine. Despite the fact that it is difficult to find alcoholic tincture of propolis in pharmacies, doctors often appoint patients to do it themselves and take them for the treatment of internal diseases.
How useful propolis to alcohol?
In folk medicine, perhaps, there is no category of products that would be more popular than bee products - honey, honeycomb, wax, etc. This is due to the fact that the bees ferment them, and in this process active substances are formed that are active against bacteria, relieve inflammation and promote immunity .
The healing properties of propolis on alcohol are determined by its composition - today it is known that in propolis there are more than 200 compounds, and at the present stage, medicine is still unable to distinguish them and learn the effect on the body. Such information causes distrust of propolis, but the centuries-old experience of ancestors suggests that propolis, unlike colossal benefit, does not bring harm. Exceptions are possible allergic reactions.
So, propolis contains vitamins of group B, as well as vitamins E and A. This means that propolis is useful, first of all, to women, because vitamins E and A indirectly affect the hormonal system.
The presence of tannins and terpenic acids, as well as essential oils, flavonoids, plant resins, pantothenic and nicotinic acids, suggests that propolis is capable of activating the immune system and can really disinfect.
In addition, the substance contains macro- and microelements, which, getting into the body, help it to get stronger and give a resource for setting up work.
What treats propolis with alcohol?
Thus, propolis primarily treats infections and inflammatory processes. Good antibacterial properties, as well as stimulation of immunity made it a popular remedy for frequent colds.
Treatment of the stomach with propolis on alcohol has different reviews - on the one hand, propolis has an astringent property that helps tighten small wounds, abrasions, including ulcers, but because of the base of tincture - alcohol, it can be dangerous to treat a stomach ulcer. Alcohol dilates the blood vessels and irritates the mucosa, and therefore after it is taken, bleeding may occur or an aggravation of the disease may occur in a lighter form.
How to take propolis on alcohol?
Before you drink propolis on alcohol, make sure there are no contraindications and consult a doctor.
In the people there is a prescription that stimulates immunity, and also has a soft effect on the mucous membrane, and therefore is acceptable for the treatment of stomach ulcers and infections. For its preparation you need:
- tincture of propolis (infused for 5 days by 96% alcohol in a 10% ratio);
- butter.
Treatment with propolis on alcohol occurs according to the following scheme:
- In a ratio of 1:10 (butter to propolis per alcohol), mix the ingredients.
- Then put on a slow fire.
- After bringing to a boil, the product is filtered, cooled, and taken 10 drops three times a day after a meal for a month.
Propolis on alcohol - contraindications
Propolis is contraindicated only in case of allergic reactions to bee products.