Unpleasant perspiration, sore throat - such symptoms of a starting illness are probably known to everyone. They appear during the development of a viral or bacterial disease, against the background of allergic reactions, as a result of injuries, and overstrain of ligaments. Severe laryngeal diseases complicate food and fluid intake, which significantly worsens the general condition of the patient. To prevent such consequences, at the initial stage of the disease, gargling with propolis should be used.
This substance, unique in its healing properties, is often called folk bee glue by folk healers. Outwardly, propolis resembles a tight and viscous mass with a characteristic odor. To the touch, this is a resinous substance that allows bees to carefully close all the cracks in the hive with them. About how to breed propolis for gargling, how to use it, you will learn from this material.
The healing properties of propolis
The use of this natural substance is an effective and harmless way to help get rid of unpleasant symptoms and weaken the destructive effect of pathogenic microorganisms. With tonsillitis, treatment should be started when the first signs of the disease appear, since pathogenic microorganisms multiply rapidly, and it is very important to stop inflammation in time. Traditional healers say that in this case, you can cope with the disease in a few days, even without the use of medications.
Propolis and today is successfully used by traditional healers, because its healing properties are unique:
- it increases the protective functions of the body;
- eliminates pathogenic microorganisms;
- nourishes the body with a complex of vitamins, trace elements and amino acids;
- gives an impetus to the regenerative processes in the tissues of the throat;
- reduces inflammation of the mucosa;
- removes toxins;
- improves the effect of drugs due to the activation of enzymes;
- enhances blood flow in the tissues of the larynx;
- It has a powerful antiseptic property.
Indications for use
Propolis for the throat is used for a number of ENT diseases. Its use in the treatment of inflammatory processes gives excellent results. Gargling with propolis tincture is recommended for the following diseases:
- pharyngitis;
- angina;
- tonsillitis;
- rhinopharyngitis;
- laryngitis;
- throat ligament tension;
- physical and thermal lesions of the larynx;
- allergic irritation.
This natural substance has no side effects, so it is recommended by representatives of traditional medicine in complex therapy.
For a long time in alternative medicine propolis for a throat was used. There are several ways to treat bee glue:
- steam inhalation;
- rinse;
- tonsil lubrication;
- throat irrigation;
- chewing a bee glue ball.
Propolis tincture for the throat: how to breed and apply?
To treat throat diseases in a pharmacy, you can buy a ready-made alcohol tincture of propolis without a prescription or prepare such a medicine yourself. Alcohol tincture is a truly unique medicine, but it is necessary to strictly adhere to the concentration of the active substance.
How to breed propolis tincture? To rinse the throat, the composition is diluted with boiled warm water (1:10). This concentration is designed for both alcohol and water composition. For the treatment of children, only water tincture is used. Adults should not exceed the permissible concentration, since in this case it is possible to dry the mucous membrane, which will cause even more inflammation.
Is it possible to gargle with propolis (alcohol tincture) for women during pregnancy and children? In these cases, water infusion or a decoction of propolis is recommended. We will talk about them a little later.
Propolis tincture with peach oil
An effective tool for the treatment of ENT diseases is a composition consisting of peach oil and propolis tincture. This tool relieves dryness and perspiration in the nasopharynx, irritation. To prepare such a preparation, you need to mix two tablespoons of peach oil with one spoon of the finished tincture of propolis for the throat. This solution, which should be prepared daily, process the nasopharyngeal mucosa for ten days.
In case of intolerance to peach oil, it can be replaced with sea buckthorn oil or glycerin.
Propolis, honey and saline
In 100 ml of saline, dilute 10 ml of propolis and honey. Rinse is carried out at least three times a day for ten days.
Propolis and St. John's wort
Often patients are interested in: “How to gargle with propolis in case of pain, with tonsillitis, for example?” In this case, a mixture of propolis with St. John's wort is effective. In a decoction of St. John's wort (100 ml), dilute the tincture of propolis (30 drops). Gargling procedures are performed four times a day.
Inside use
In addition to rinsing, in the early stages of throat diseases, especially if they are accompanied by a cough, tincture can and should be used internally. To do this, prepare a solution of ½ cup of water and 5 ml of tincture. Take ¼ cup three times in seven days.
Inhalation
This procedure is useful for diseases of the nasopharynx. It has anti-inflammatory properties. For inhalation, a solution consisting of a liter of boiling water and three tablespoons of propolis tincture is needed. The duration of the procedure is ten minutes. It is repeated three times a day.
Homemade tincture
You can prepare a medicinal product similar to what is sold in a pharmacy yourself. To do this, grind propolis and fill it with water. Part of the substance will precipitate. It should be collected and dried. Then ethanol is added to it: 100 ml of propolis will be required per 100 ml. The mixture is kept for a week in a cool and dark place, shaking occasionally. About how to gargle with propolis tincture, we described above.
How else is propolis used?
The most common treatment for sore throats is a propolis decoction. To prepare it, you need to dissolve two tablespoons of pre-ground propolis in 0.2 liters of boiled water (cold) and put in a water bath. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat and stir, warm the broth for 15 minutes. Then it should be filtered and cooled to room temperature.
Water tincture
The preparation of this drug will take much longer. Twenty grams of crushed propolis pour a glass of boiling water and insist in a thermos for about a day. Then the tincture is filtered and put in the refrigerator for two hours. Gargle should be three times a day. A glass of medicine is used by adults, 100 ml is enough for children. Before the procedure, the composition is heated to +37 ° C.
Propolis, honey and Kalanchoe
This composition is very effective in the treatment of many diseases of the throat. The mixture is simple to prepare - melt 80 g of honey, add to it a spoon of Kalanchoe juice (tablespoon) and the same amount of propolis tincture. The mixture is applied to inflamed tonsils three times a day.
"Chewing gum" from propolis
Another popular way to treat a throat is to use a small piece of propolis that is chewed like chewing gum. Chew propolis for ten minutes. To obtain the maximum therapeutic effect, the procedure is repeated every three hours. While chewing bee glue, it causes a slight burning sensation in the throat. For this reason, the method is not to the liking of children.
This use of propolis for the throat will be beneficial for people with stomatitis and gum disease.
Propolis and Cocoa Butter
This method of treatment is effective at the very beginning of the disease, when a slight sore throat is felt. In 200 ml of warm milk, add a spoon (teaspoon) of cocoa butter and the same amount of water tincture. Stir and drink in small sips. Repeat the procedure three times a day.
Propolis oil
Such a tool can be made on the basis of any vegetable oil - eucalyptus, peach, olive. Mix 60 ml of any oil with 30 ml of water tincture. Thoroughly mix the mixture until smooth. Lubricate the inflamed tonsils with this oil using a cotton swab.
Contraindications
It should be understood that bee glue, like most beekeeping products, is the strongest allergen. If, after using any propolis-based drug, itching, redness of the skin, fever, and tearing appeared, then stop using immediately. Then it is necessary to take an antihistamine (Tavegil, Suprastin) and consult a doctor.
Do not self-medicate for people suffering from diseases such as:
- atrophic pharyngitis ;
- neoplasms;
- liver disease
- problems with the pancreas;
- some problems with the duodenum;
- eczema; blood diseases;
- contact dermatitis;
- individual intolerance to propolis components.
Propolis Treatment Reviews
This throat treatment has been used for a long time and successfully. The vast majority of reviews about him are positive. Unique and effective propolis drugs cure sore throats in a short time. They can be taken by both adults and children (with the exception of alcohol tincture). The only but significant drawback is the possibility of allergic reactions.