Not always traditional methods of treatment bring the proper result. Sometimes medical therapy must be supplemented with alternative or alternative healing agents, one of which is a tincture of wax moth.
What it is?
Wax moth, fire, cough, moth - all these are the names of an inconspicuous-looking night butterfly of a grayish silver color, which can become an indispensable medicine for many ailments. Being so useful in medicine, this moth is the worst enemy of beekeepers who constantly put a lot of effort to deal with it.
The fact is that the bee hive is an ideal place for laying eggs of a wax moth, the larvae of which, after birth, continue to live in the cloister of honey plants. Therefore, their main food becomes honey, bee bread, pollen, and then wax mass, royal jelly, propolis, the remains of bee cocoons full of chitin. Having accumulated all the biologically active components necessary for his life, at 30 days of age, the larvae turn into pupae. Moths that have already emerged from them reach 1 to 3.5 cm in length, but their body no longer requires food - they have enough reserves accumulated in the larval stage.
What is so valuable in wax moth larvae?
All the medical properties of a wax moth are a consequence of its consumption of the above bee products, the biological reserve of which is stored in the body of an unformed butterfly, and then it is also part of a medication known as tincture of wax moth larvae.
The main value of this moth is to produce cerrase in its body - a special enzyme that helps digest wax. Judging by the results of scientific research, the presence of this component in the alcohol extract of the larvae helps to dissolve the bacterial shell that causes tuberculosis. This is because it consists mainly of fat and wax and, under the influence of cerrase, loses its security and becomes more vulnerable to antibiotics.
Experience of the ancients
Mention of the healing properties of this moth was found in records from antiquity. Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Mesopotamian healers already noticed
the miraculous power possessed by the wax moth extract, and it was actively used to combat the consumption, called today tuberculosis, as well as the ailments associated with potency in men and infertility in women.
Many years ago, Japanese, Chinese and Kenyan masters of healing knew about the benefits of wax moths, so they recommended that patients take the larvae of this insect for food. Dishes with this seemingly exotic component were served then in many restaurants.
This drug received official recognition in medical and scientific circles in the 19th century thanks to the great Russian scientist Ilya Mechnikov. After conducting many studies, as well as turning to alternative methods of treatment, he scientifically stated and confirmed the long-standing theory of the healing phenomenon of wax moth extract.
Indications
Wax moth, the treatment of which has a long history, has been used for the treatment and prevention of many ailments. Among them:
- Respiratory diseases (bronchitis, various forms of pneumonia, pleurisy, tuberculosis). Having powerful antibacterial properties, the drug positively affects the bronchi, improving their drainage capabilities. Flint larvae have also helped more than once with flu epidemics.
- Problems with the cardiovascular system (angina pectoris, hypertension). The extract of wax moth larvae was especially effective for myocardial infarction. He smoothed the scars and helped the quickest resumption of cardiomyocytes. The antioxidant capabilities of the drug can effectively prevent ischemia.
- Diseases associated with metabolic disorders. Biologically active
the components of the tincture stabilize the level of sugar and cholesterol, prevent the deposition of excess fat on the walls of the circulatory system and liver. - Radiation and intoxication of the body. Many beneficial amino acids contribute to getting rid of such conditions.
- Problems with the genitals (a wax moth extract is especially effective for prostate adenoma), etc.
This is not the whole list of indications. In general, this drug perfectly improves the functioning of the immune system, mental and physical activity of a person.
Wax moth - treatment, reviews sports doctors
An equally important aspect of the healing effect of firefly larvae is a positive effect on the muscle mass of the body. This is mainly the result of the action of organic substances (peptides, nucleotides), which, combining favorably with amino acids (histidine, valine), significantly reduce the recovery time of muscle tissue after heavy physical exertion. Such components also contribute to the growth of the athleteโs endurance, faster muscle growth, activation of calcium absorption and hemoglobin synthesis, and bone tissue regeneration.
Indispensable in sports medicine, this drug is also for the speedy recovery of an athlete after an injury or surgery. In general, the complex of biologically active substances, which contains the extract of the wax moth larvae, supplies the body with energy, helping to distribute it throughout the body.
Studies show that medication is a useful alternative to unhealthy anabolics that negatively affect the central nervous system. Therefore, it can be used not only to build muscle, but also to exit the condition that leads to the use of steroids.
Wax Moth. Tuberculosis treatment
Tuberculosis is the most common cause of death in mature
population when compared with other bacterial infectious
diseases. The reason for this is the evolution of the tubercle bacillus, which over the years of its existence has gained immunity to modern antibiotics. Therefore, in many cases, traditional medical treatment does not give proper results. Then alternative methods and alternative medicine come to the rescue.
The causative agent of tuberculosis is Koch's wand, which has a wax membrane. As mentioned earlier, enzymes that have a tincture of wax moth are capable of splitting it. Treatment is more effective, since the shell of the pathogen after the use of the drug is destroyed and becomes more vulnerable to antibiotics.
Post-tuberculosis treatment
In addition to the above possibilities, the extract stimulates the development and reproduction of healthy cells of the body, perfectly heals tuberculous caverns that form in the lungs with this disease.
No less effective is this tincture for fungal diseases of the respiratory tract, which often occur after chemotherapy prescribed by a doctor to treat an ailment.
It is known that tuberculosis can occur not only in the lungs, but also in bones, joints, lymph nodes, kidneys, skin, intestines, etc. And in these cases, tincture of wax moth is successfully used. Treatment with this drug increases the effectiveness of antibiotics prescribed to the patient, while it does not contribute to the occurrence of any form of allergy, and also does not allow the infection to spread further through the human body.
How to cook the extract at home?
For self-production of tinctures, it is better to use it completely
developed, but by no means still pupated, butterfly larvae. 5 g of wax moth must be filled with 50 g of ethyl alcohol at a 70 percent concentration. Insist this mixture for about a week, after which you can start taking it, limiting yourself to 20 drops per day. It is better to divide such a dosage into two doses, and dilute the extract with water before use.
For children, the dosage is a little different, it all depends on age: a 5-year-old child can be given no more than 5 drops per day, a 6-year-old child can be given no more than 6, etc.
The wax moth infused at home, the use of which is welcomed by all traditional healers, is undoubtedly beneficial, because it has been tested for many years. But an extract prepared by medical standards is a little different.
Pharmacy preparations
The wax moth medicine offered by professional pharmacists can have varying degrees of concentration. Most often it is 10, 20 or 25 percent. The essence of the manufacturing process of such a tincture is to use the method of cold extraction of ethanol-based moth larvae. The resulting liquid is infused in a dark place at a temperature of about 20 degrees.
This manufacturing method allows you to save maximum useful substances in the final extract, since the low processing temperature of the larvae does not allow the destruction of even not particularly stable biological components. Moreover, preparations made in this way have a longer shelf life, during which the chemical composition of the product does not undergo changes. What can not be said about homemade tinctures.
General rules for taking the medicine
Taking a drug based on biologically active substances that are full of wax moth is a treatment that requires compliance with certain rules. It's better
use it 30 minutes before meals or an hour after a meal - so it will be absorbed much better. It is not difficult to determine the dosage: for every 10 kilograms of body weight, 3 drops of extract are needed. If you use tincture for the purpose of prevention, then it will be enough to take it once a day. For the treatment of certain diseases, the daily dosage is best divided into two.
For children under the age of 14, 1 drop per 12 kg of body weight will be enough. Tincture can be diluted with water, milk, juice, tea in small quantities (up to 30 ml).
Before swallowing drops, try to hold them in your mouth for a while. And even greater effect will be if you keep them under the tongue. It is advisable not to use the extract before bedtime, since it has a small, but still tonic effect.
Introduce the body to the drug
If your body is not yet familiar with the drug, which is based on a wax moth, treatment should be started according to a special scheme. The first day of taking the extract will show the reaction of your body to the components. To do this, in the morning, drink ยผ of the dose that you calculated according to the above rules. If you do not feel any discomfort (burning in the throat, swelling or irritation of the mucous membranes), then everything is in order, and you can continue the course of treatment or prevention. The next day, double the dose and again check for symptoms of intolerance. On the third day, you are allowed to drink ยพ of the calculated volume, and only then switch to a full-fledged intake of the drug. After a few days, it can be consumed twice a day.
The scheme for taking the extract for tuberculosis
One of the means of combating this ailment has long been considered a wax moth. The reviews of doctors and cured patients indicate that a positive result in the treatment of this disease can be achieved only with regular intake of tincture. It is necessary to use it twice a day, starting with 15 drops. If you did not have any problems or intolerances during the initial use of the drug, then after a few days you can slightly increase the dose to 30 drops in the morning and the same amount in the evening. After 7 days, you need to start using the drug three times a day, without changing the number of drops.
The full course of treatment consists in the use of 300 ml of extract, after which you need to rest for a week or two, and then, if necessary, treatment can be continued. Although positive changes are usually visible after the first course of therapy, that is, after 12-15 weeks.
Ointment from wax moth larvae
The treatment of severe burns, quick healing of wounds, the elimination of unwanted scars - all this under the power of an ointment, consisting of useful components that it contains
wax moth. Reviews from satisfied patients speak for themselves.
To prepare a miracle ointment, take 50 g of fully formed larvae and fill them with alcohol. A lot of liquid is not required here, the main thing is that it completely covers all the larvae. Leave this mixture for at least 5 days. Then place everything in a ceramic vessel and add 200 g of St. John's wort and calendula oil, 50 g of propolis and beeswax. After that, your mixture should get the consistency of the ointment. Cover it and dissolve it in a water bath for about 2 hours. Cool the finished product, wipe through a sieve or cheesecloth and place in sterilized jars. Cover everything and uncork as necessary.