For treatment, propolis is used both in its natural, pristine form, and in tinctures, which are used widely enough. So, it's good for each one of us to know what helps propolis tincture with alcohol.
The composition of propolis
Propolis - a natural product of the life of bees, containing a complex of useful substances, which includes:
- tannins and essential oils, balsamic components and wax;
- in the product were found: phosphorus, magnesium, calcium , potassium, iron, zinc, manganese and a number of other microelements;
- the composition also includes organic acids: benzoic, which inhibits the growth of harmful microorganisms; coffee, which has anti-inflammatory and choleretic effects, as well as ferulic, which has antiallergic and antitumor properties.
Useful properties of the tincture
For the treatment of propolis can be used in the form of alcohol tincture, while, according to experts, all its useful properties are preserved in the preparation:
- when administered orally, treatment with tincture of propolis on alcohol helps to get rid of dysbacteriosis, since it has antimicrobial and bactericidal properties;
- taking the drug improves the condition of the intestinal microflora, which, in turn, positively affects the quality of its functioning, eliminating many problems;
- tincture has a beneficial effect on the restoration of the normal operation of the nervous system after the stresses and depressions;
- when applied externally, propolis uses alcohol to heal non-healing wounds for a long time, and is used to eliminate decubitus and fistulas. In addition, it can be used as a fairly effective analgesic;
- It is known to use alcohol tincture to strengthen the reduced immunity, especially after long illnesses, and also in the postoperative period;
- effective use of propolis on alcohol from nail fungus and for the treatment of skin diseases, as it has a pronounced antimicrobial effect;
- in the period of a burst of colds, taking the drug helps fight against bronchitis, sinusitis, otitis, a long-term cough. Its positive effect during the treatment of pneumonia was noted.
What else helps propolis to alcohol? Its curative effect on the improvement of metabolic functions in the body, as well as on the processes of hematopoiesis, contributing to the renewal of blood composition, its liquefaction and preventing the formation of thrombi.
It is widely used treatment of the stomach with propolis for alcohol, as well as diseases of the liver and gallbladder. Its healing properties are associated with the ability of propolis to envelop a thin film of the affected areas of the gastrointestinal tract, relieving the feeling of burning and unpleasant sensations in the gastrointestinal tract. It promotes the healing of ulcers and other lesions of the stomach, while it is not contraindicated to those who suffer from increased acidity, on the contrary, its use helps to reduce its level.
The healing effect of propolis tincture is known for stomatitis, periodontitis and other diseases and inflammatory processes that occur in the oral cavity.
Contraindications to taking the drug
With all the remarkable properties of propolis, do not forget that tincture, like any medicine, can have contraindications to use. It is not recommended to use alcoholic tincture of propolis:
- those with an individual intolerance;
- suffering from allergic rhinitis;
- who have atopic bronchial asthma.
In any case, before applying the drug for medicinal purposes, especially if it is a question of its ingestion, it is necessary to consult the attending physician.