Propolis is a popular beekeeping product. It is effective for a number of different conditions. In folk medicine, various medicines are made based on this apiproduct. In particular, propolis with butter is especially popular in home recipes of traditional medicine.
Traditional medicine can only act as an auxiliary therapy to the main drug treatment. They can be used only after the approval of a doctor.
Benefits of propolis oil for the body
Propolis has a very rich composition. It includes vitamins, minerals, resinous and essential components, flavonoids, amino acids, enzymes. Its rich composition is responsible for its numerous medicinal properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- antifungal;
- wound healing;
- immunostimulating.
In combination with an oil base, the use of bee glue becomes more diverse and convenient. And the range of effects of the drug is expanding.
The fatty base ensures better digestibility of the components of the bee bond.
Propolis in oil 30% is an antiseptic given by nature
Propolis is one of the most valuable beekeeping products ; it is widely used in folk medicine as a local antiseptic and broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory agent.
The oil tincture retains all the beneficial properties of the main active ingredient - bee glue, this form of the product is convenient to use and dose, there are practically no contraindications for use by adults and children. The absolute compatibility of the oil solution with other drugs allows it to be taken as an independent therapeutic and prophylactic agent or in parallel with other traditional and folk medicine.
Base Oil Options
The choice of foundation depends on the existing health problem. It is important to understand that not all oily foundations are used equally. Certain types of oils can only be used externally. This is coconut, peach, camphor oil. And vegetable oils (sunflower, olive, sea buckthorn, etc.) and butter are universal. They are equally suitable for internal use as well as for external use.
It is necessary to select the basis for the medicine individually. For example, sea buckthorn oil is useful for gastrointestinal diseases, but it must be consumed in a certain amount. It also perfectly helps fight problems of the skin and oral mucosa, and is effective for sinusitis and sinusitis.
Bee knot with camphor oil is used only externally. This medicine is effective for neuralgia, joint and muscle pain, and bedsores.
Scope of application of propolis tincture
Dissolved propolis is used for many diseases. It is able to increase immunity and is used externally for bruises, joint diseases, etc. If you follow the instructions for use, propolis will improve the cardiovascular system, the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and will help with eye and throat diseases. Aqueous solutions can be given to the child.
Conjunctivitis. Treatment of eye disease with propolis is effective. After all, the tincture has disinfecting properties. All types of conjunctivitis are treated. Anesthetizes and kills fungus. It is enough to instill 2-3 drops of an aqueous solution of propolis into each eye. Carry out the procedure in the morning and evening.
Recipes for making propolis oil
There are many recipes for making bee glue with oil. But first it should be cleaned from excess wax and foreign impurities. After cleaning the bee bond, it must be crushed into crumbs. It is in this form that propolis is mixed with a fatty base.
A special feature of bee glue is that it tolerates heat treatment well. At the same time, all beneficial properties remain unchanged.
It is best to use a water bath to warm the components, this eliminates the risk of overheating the mixture. And a stable high temperature (80–100 C) promotes the dissolution of the active substance, releasing all valuable components.
Creamy
Apiproduct made with butter is a universal remedy for treating various ailments. Another compelling argument in favor of choosing this recipe is the availability of the ingredient. The main thing is to choose a natural, high-quality product. Spreads (fatty products) are not suitable in this case. Components:
- packaging of creamy product (180 g);
- bee glue - 20 g.
The food product is melted in a water bath, then propolis crumbs are added to the melted butter. Stirring constantly, the mixture is heated for about 40 minutes at a temperature of 80–90 degrees. The final stage of preparing the product is straining through a sieve or cheesecloth. The drug is effective for diseases of the digestive tract, colds, coughs.
Please note that the drug for external use is made more concentrated. To 160 g of base add 40 g of active ingredient.
Sea buckthorn
Bee binder with sea buckthorn oil has a powerful healing effect and is used topically and internally.
Compound:
- 15 g of apiproduct;
- 85 ml sea buckthorn oil.
Combine the components in a container and place in a water bath. Cook the preparation for about half an hour, stirring regularly. The temperature of the mixture should not exceed 100 degrees. The product is used for pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, reproductive system in women, hemorrhoids, stomatitis.
Vegetable
This propolis oil recipe is the most common. This is due to the availability of the product and its low cost.
Necessary:
- vegetable oil - 80 ml;
- beekeeping product - 20 g.
The propolis preparation is prepared in a similar way in a water bath for 40 minutes. Upon completion, the finished hot mass is filtered. This is necessary to remove undissolved bond particles.
Burdock
The apiproduct based on burdock oil is used only externally. The home remedy is great for treating hair.
Required:
- burdock oil - 100 ml;
- bee's knot - 20 g.
Preparation: pour ouz into oil heated in a water bath, stir, and heat for an hour. It is necessary to maintain the temperature of the mixture within 90–100 degrees. After this, the mass is filtered.
Olive
Olive oil is considered very beneficial for the human body. It is rich in vitamins and has a beneficial effect on the circulatory and digestive systems.
Olive oil is also highly valued in cosmetology. It is used to improve the condition of skin and hair. Components needed to prepare propolis oil:
- 40 g bee glue;
- 160 ml olive oil.
The oil is heated in a water bath, the bee product is added, and simmered at a temperature of 80 degrees for 30–40 minutes. Then the propolis is filtered in olive oil.
Rosehip oil
A plant product made from rose hips is actively used in cosmetology and gynecology. In addition, it is advisable to take it during colds.
To prepare the infusion, take:
- 20 g of apiproduct;
- 80 ml rosehip oil.
The base must be heated in a water bath to 80 degrees, then dissolve the propolis in it. Heat the mixture for at least 30 minutes, then strain.
Other options
In addition to the above recipes, the following can be used to create medicine:
- cedar oil;
- corn;
- camphor oil.
Camphor oil and propolis help well against sinusitis, sinusitis, and skin ailments. Corn oil is rich in vitamins B and E, it reduces the formation of blood clots and increases the body's resistance to infections.
Cedar oil normalizes the activity of the nervous system, improves the quality of blood, and is used as a preventive measure for atherosclerosis. To expand the spectrum of action, cedar resin is added to the composition of the drug.
Cedar oleoresin with cedar oil and propolis treats radiculitis, arthritis, arthrosis. It has regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as antiviral activity.
How to make propolis ointment with your own hands
Making propolis mixture at home is easy. To do this, you need to choose a basis. It most often consists of herbal extracts, vegetable oils and animal fats. Propolis can be bought at a pharmacy or specialty store. The properties of the product directly depend on the concentration of propolis. In free sale, the 15% option is most often presented.
For the base, you can choose one of the following substances:
- fish fat;
- butter;
- petrolatum;
- lanolin;
- yolk;
- herbal extract.
Indications for use
Depending on the base chosen for the preparation of the drug, an additional therapeutic effect appears. Propolis oil tincture is used in the treatment of:
- digestive tract;
- ENT organs;
- respiratory tract;
- oral mucosa;
- genitourinary system;
- skin.
The use of a self-made infusion cannot replace qualified medical care. It is recommended to use the folk remedy in combination with therapy prescribed by the attending physician.
Healing combinations of propolis
Bee glue is useful in tincture form. By combining it with other ingredients, you can get a healing ointment. Many oils are used to create mixtures:
Olive
To prepare the product, you will need the following ingredients: 20 grams of propolis, 80 grams of olive oil. Cooking process:
The finished substance is easily applied to bandages to treat wounds and injuries. The mixture is drinkable due to the presence of an olive component. In some cases it is necessary to dilute the product with water or milk. This treatment is intended for internal organs.
Vegetable
This recipe is similar to the previous one, but is not suitable for oral use. Observe a strict proportion: propolis - 1 gram, sunflower oil - 40 milliliters. The plant part needs to be heated to dissolve the bee glue crumbs. The ingredients are heated for at least twenty minutes, stirred constantly. The warm substance must be passed through three layers of gauze. Used to treat external lesions with a bandage.
Essential
Considering that in its pure form this product is harmful to human health, it can be combined with bee glue. It is also recommended to combine propolis with orange, chamomile and bergamot oils. Propolis essential oil has health benefits. To prepare a tincture or ointment using essential oils, it is necessary to supplement them with components that can neutralize their harmful effects, reducing the strong concentration.
Linen
Using a special recipe, you can prepare an ointment that fights joint pain, moisturizes the skin in areas with burns, disinfects wounds, and accelerates cell regeneration. You will need the following components:
Peach
This ingredient is suitable for creating mixtures intended for facial skin care. Also suitable for the treatment of inflamed middle ear. In this case, it is necessary to follow the following proportions: peach oil - 100 milliliters, 10% propolis tincture in alcohol - 50 ml. Mix the two indicated components. Ear treatment is carried out according to the following scheme: adults - 5 drops per day, and children - 3 drops.
Burdock
This product has many properties, therefore it is valued in medicine and cosmetology. Burdock oil with propolis is a powerful cleanser because it contains inulin. It does an excellent job of cleansing the skin, as it contains a huge amount of nutrients. In addition, this combination has anti-inflammatory, wound healing, and antibacterial effects.
Before using a mixture of two components, wash your hair with shampoo and dry. After this, you can rub the product into the hair roots with massage movements. The procedure lasts at least twenty minutes, then you need to comb with a comb so that the product is distributed evenly along the entire length of the hair. Keep for 1 hour, wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner. Don't forget about contraindications. Do not use if you are allergic to beekeeping products (anaphylactic shock, dermatitis, Quincke's edema, and urticaria).
Castor
You can prepare an excellent remedy intended for the treatment of external wounds, use after operations, and treatment of hemorrhoids. Preparation: combine 10% alcohol tincture of bee glue and castor oil in equal parts to obtain a homogeneous substance.
Cocoa
The oil of this product is of high value, as it successfully counteracts bronchitis, difficult digestion, and viral diseases. This is an excellent expectorant, the properties of which are similar to bee glue. If you combine such ingredients, you can get an effective ointment that can resist various ailments. Ingredients: cocoa butter – 170 grams, bee glue – 17 grams of fine crumbs.
The product is prepared in a water bath. It is necessary to mix the specified components and stir for at least 40 minutes. The mixture can be taken after cooling. Dosage – ½ tablespoon fifty minutes before meals.
Admission rules
Propolis is a folk remedy for the treatment of various pathologies. Its peculiarity is that it is used in courses. A one-time use will not give the desired results. But you shouldn’t get carried away with apitherapy either.
With prolonged continuous use, the body becomes addicted, as a result of which the immune system begins to weaken. An individual course and dosage of propolis products can only be prescribed by the attending physician.
Gastrointestinal problems
For pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, the therapeutic effect is achieved through antibacterial, regenerating and anti-inflammatory effects.
Most often, bee glue with butter is used, but a preparation based on a sunflower or olive product is also suitable. With the help of bee oil products, diseases such as gastritis, chronic stomach and intestinal ulcers, and dysbacteriosis are treated.
Haemorrhoids
To treat hemorrhoids, bee's ointment based on butter and sea buckthorn oil is used. The drugs have an antimicrobial, analgesic effect, and relieve inflammation.
Respiratory diseases
Propolis is no less effective for respiratory diseases. In complex therapy with drug treatment, it is used to treat colds, bronchitis, and tuberculosis. The drug stimulates the discharge of sputum, has an anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effect.
Gynecology
For gynecological ailments: thrush, erosion, inflammation, use any remedy based on a natural product. Gauze swabs are impregnated with medicine. The drug accelerates tissue regeneration, inhibits pathogenic microflora (fungus, bacteria), and relieves inflammation.
Skin diseases
To improve skin health and wound healing, bee glue based on olive oil, sea buckthorn, peach kernels, and cocoa is used. Apply a home remedy to previously cleansed skin and rub in with gentle massaging movements.
Compresses are used to heal wounds. They promote faster healing, prevent infection, and have an analgesic effect.
For hair
An ideal remedy for strengthening curls is burdock oil with apiproduct. It contains many useful components, nourishes, moisturizes and smoothes curls.
A folk remedy will help cope with problems such as:
- dandruff;
- slow growth;
- increased loss;
- lack of shine;
- split ends.
To strengthen hair follicles, stimulate hair growth, and make them healthier, you need to use propolis hair masks. The drug is applied to a clean head, evenly distributed along the entire length of the hair.
Be sure to rub the product into the scalp. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to add raw chicken yolk to the masks.
Hearing problems
If there is a decrease in hearing acuity or sulfur plugs, propolis oil will help solve the problem. It helps cleanse the ears, inhibits viruses and fungi, and eliminates inflammation.
In order to improve hearing, use a product with propolis and olive oil. Propolis essential oil improves the condition of the auditory nerve, relieves swelling by narrowing the ear capillaries, and strengthens local immunity.
When using compounds and informal medicine, you should be careful, as some minor symptoms may be manifestations of a serious illness. And if the disease is not detected at an early stage and treated, it is fraught with the development of complications.
For fungi, cracked heels, corns
Bee glue has antifungal activity and helps to cope with old corns and cracks on the feet. Bee glue penetrates into the deep layers of the epidermis, stimulates blood circulation, softens the stratum corneum.
Against fungus and cracked heels, you should treat your feet with propolis oil. Propolis in vegetable oil relieves pain, itching, and improves blood circulation. The fatty base well moisturizes and nourishes the skin of the feet.
For what health problems is propolis oil used?
Propolis, oil and honey are an effective combination against a huge number of diseases. They must be used in accordance with the rules of use to speed up the healing process.
Need to know! Propolis oil is used at home using different methods, which directly depend on the health problem.
Propolis based on oil to improve immunity
It is necessary to take a quarter teaspoon of the product 15 minutes before meals three times a day.
The course of therapy is 20-30 days, during which the desired lasting effect is achieved. It is recommended to repeat it every six months.
For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
The natural product reduces the severity of painful symptoms associated with erosion, indigestion, ulcers and gastritis. It also copes with increased acidity of gastric juice.
It is recommended to take propolis oil according to the same principle as in the previous recipe. The course should be repeated during the season of exacerbations.
Propolis oil in the nose for a runny nose
Natural propolis oil can be used at home to treat runny nose and other cold symptoms.
Soak a swab in propolis oil and apply it to the nasal mucosa. You need to clear the paths first.
Propolis oil is used in the same way for sinusitis.
For skin diseases
Propolis oil copes well with the following dermatological problems:
- Thinning and degeneration of tissues in old age.
- Dermatitis.
- Photodermatitis.
- Allergy.
- Diaper rash.
- Hives.
- Herpes.
- Eczema.
- Lichen.
- Psoriasis.
- Mycosis.
The natural product must be applied pointwise to the affected areas with your fingertips. In case of severe discomfort, it is best to use propolis applications.
The course of therapy is on average several days (until the symptoms disappear). It is recommended to carry out treatment 3-4 times a day.
Propolis based on oral oil
With the help of a folk remedy you can cope with a number of dental diseases. Namely:
- Tonsillitis.
- Eczema of the lips and corners of the mouth.
- Periodontitis.
- Stomatitis.
- Periodontal disease.
- Glossitis.
- Gingivitis.
The oil is used for the treatment and prevention of the above pathological conditions. They need to treat the affected areas 3-4 times a day until the symptoms disappear.
The folk remedy can be recommended for the treatment of gynecological and urological diseases. It copes well with fungal infections of the skin and nails.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
In the last trimester and during breastfeeding, it is better to avoid taking propolis orally. This may cause allergies in the child.
During pregnancy, it is permissible to use such a remedy both internally and externally, but only after consultation with a doctor. Propolis will help prevent constipation, strengthen the immune system, and replenish the lack of vitamins and minerals in the body. External use of the drug will protect the skin of the thighs, abdomen and chest from stretch marks.
