The propolis tincture on alcohol is widely used, however, to disclose the beneficial properties of propolis, the tincture must not only be properly prepared, but also taken correctly.
Below we will look at how to make propolis tincture on alcohol, when you can take it, and when this medicine can be harmful.
Useful properties of propolis
Propolis is produced by bees, and it is often called bee glue.
Did you know? Bees use their glue for various purposes - to eliminate holes in the hive, to disinfect honeycombs, and also to disinfect all external objects that fall into the hive. They make it from sticky substances, which in the spring can be collected from the buds of poplar, alder, birch and aspen. Later, they process the collected material with their own enzyme, due to which propolis is obtained.
Bee propolis - This 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 of propolis and is able to treat many ailments.
Propolis in its pure form is practically not used. The most common medicine out of it is alcohol tincture, which allows to reveal the maximum number of its healing properties.
What does propolis help with alcohol? The whole range of his actions is still not studied, but it is known that he is capable:
- well disinfect the body;
- fight bacteria and toxins both on external skin areas and inside the body;
- reduce inflammation;
- to narrow the 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 breakdown of damaged tissues. Its use stops the development of pathogens of viral diseases, and often completely destroys them.
Propolis tincture recipe
Consider two options for making tinctures.
On alcohol
Before you make a propolis tincture on alcohol, you need to prepare the necessary ingredients and materials. It is recommended to keep it in bottles of dark glass. Also for one portion of tincture you will need to purchase:
- 80 g of propolis itself;
- 300 ml of medical alcohol.
To clean and prepare it for use in the tincture, rub each ball on a grater. To propolis well rubbed, it is necessary to keep it in the refrigerator for about 3 hours.Important!A similar tincture can be prepared using high-quality vodka, which is recommended to buy in the store. However, the proportions in this case will be different - 0.5 liters of vodka will be required per 80 g of propolis. But it is impossible to use moonshine for these purposes, since fusel oils and various chemical impurities can neutralize the healing properties of bee glue.
Rubbed propolis needs to be filled with clean cold water, thanks to which pure substance will settle to the bottom, and all unnecessary impurities and debris will float to the surface. Five minutes for this cleaning will be enough, then the water from the propolis is drained, and it is left to dry completely. 
Mixing and insisting propolis on alcohol
Prepared bee glue is poured into a pre-washed and dried bottle, then pour it with alcohol or vodka. Be sure to shake the bottle so that the propolis rises from the bottom and mix well with the liquid. After this bottle as tightly corked.
The process of propolis insisting on alcohol can occur at room temperature, only the container with it should be put in a dark place and shaken daily. To get the tincture will take at least 2 weeks. 
The shelf life of such tincture does not exceed 3 years. However, doctors advise to annually engage in the preparation of this medicine, as it is fresh, it can have the most effective effect on the body.
Important! Before applying the tincture it must be filtered from the particles of propolis. To do this, the liquid is passed through a piece of gauze or any other clean cloth.
On the water
Preparing such a tincture as follows:
- Propolis is also purified as for tincture with alcohol.
- Grated bee glue is placed in a porcelain or glass container and filled with 300 ml of water.
- The tank is placed in a water bath and heated for several hours.
Internal use of tincture
Often propolis on alcohol is used internally. Apply this treatment should be with such diseases:
Ulcerative inflammations of the gastrointestinal tract
Dilute 40 drops of tincture in a glass of water or milk and drink half an hour before meals. It is necessary to start treatment with 5% tincture in order to follow the reaction of the body. If it is positive, the concentration can be increased to 20%. Take propolis is 1-2 months. 
Diabetes
To alleviate the symptoms of the disease, take a spoonful of tincture daily for a month. The concentration of tincture should not exceed 30%.
Hypertension
20 drops of 20% tincture should be drunk three times a day, about an hour before meals. Such treatment will give the result if it lasts for at least a month. After a two-week break, the course is worth renewing.
Liver and gall bladder problems
Add 20 drops of propolis in alcohol to tea, which is necessary to drink in the morning and evening. The course of treatment is only 1 week, followed by a week break and the resumption of the course.
Ear pain
To eliminate the inflammatory process three times a day, drip 2 drops of tincture into each auricle. In case of a serious disease (otitis), you can put gauze harnesses soaked with tincture into your ears for 25 minutes. 
Runny nose
Prepare a product: 30 g of propolis in alcohol dissolve in 10 g of olive, peach or eucalyptus oil. Heat the solution in warm water and drip three drops into the nose twice a day.
Sinusitis
Use tincture for inhalation. Doctors may also give you twice-weekly punctures using the same tincture.
Cold
Drink tea or milk three times a day, in which you must first add 30 drops of tincture.
Outdoor use
When applied externally, propolis on alcohol shows an equally effective result. It is recommended to use it for the following purposes:
Mouth rinse for inflammation, stomatitis and periodontal disease
To do this, a teaspoon of medication is diluted in half a glass of water. On the first day of treatment, rinsing should be carried out at intervals of 2 hours, then three times a day. Inflamed areas can also be lubricated with a weak concentration of propolis. 
Gargling
Spoon tincture diluted in a glass of warm water. Rinse three times a day.
Treatment of problems with the epithelium - burns, eczema, psoriasis, ulcers
Thrice a day, lubricate the affected areas with clean tincture.
How to drink propolis on alcohol for the prevention of diseases
Propolis and alcohol tincture of it has 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, daily before bedtime, add propolis tincture in warm tea or milk. For an adult, 15 drops per cup of liquid will suffice, whereas for children this dose should be reduced to 5 drops.
Did you know? Taking propolis for prophylaxis, its tincture can be added to ordinary water.
The course of such prophylactic administration of propolis tincture lasts 10 days, however, it is recommended to repeat it monthly. Thanks to this medicine, you will also be able to note how your nervous system strengthens and sleep improves.
When the tincture can not be used: contraindications for admission
Propolis on alcohol is not all able to endure. 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 tincture of propolis.
Alcohol tincture is not recommended for the treatment of young children who have not yet turned 3 years old, as well as pregnant women. In this case, the danger to their health is more likely to be borne not by the propolis itself, but by the spirit in which he insisted.
Therefore, if there are no other contraindications, propolis for this category of patients is recommended to insist on ordinary water.
Important! Just like honey, bee glue does not tolerate strong heat treatment, therefore it is forbidden to heat it up to more than 85 ° C.
It is also not recommended to take propolis on alcohol in high concentration, since in this case it will be very poorly absorbed and there will be practically no benefit from the treatment. Drink tincture is necessary only in the above doses, since even a healthy person with an overdose can cause complications. 
The propolis tincture is able to serve both as the main medicine and as a prophylactic agent for practically any kind of diseases.
