Propolis TM drops 30 ml

What is propolis?

Propolis is "the medicine for the beehive" and not food for the bees. In fact, it is a more or less solid resin that protects the buds of the young shoots of certain trees. In nature, it represents a real barrier against pathogens that could infect the embryonic tissue of plants. Bees collect it with their mandibles, knead it and mix it with their saliva. The "putty" obtained in this way is transported, hooked onto the hair of the hind legs. They use propolis to protect the beehive from microbial infections. To do this, they add wax to the propolis, which makes it easier to use. They protect the entrance to the beehive from predators, microbes or parasites, control the internal temperature better, disinfect the beehive and seal cracks in the cell walls. Before the queen lays the eggs in the cells, the bees line all the elements of the hive with the mixture of propolis and wax. It has been found that bee colonies that are deprived of propolis due to lack of trees suffer more from brood diseases. The harvest Propolis can be collected in small amounts around the perimeter of the elevation frames.

If the beekeeper wants a larger harvest, he must place a propolis grate over the last super. Since the net has a 3 mm net, the bees cannot pass it, so instinctively they plug the holes in the net with propolis. The grid is left in place for a few months. Then it is put in the freezer for a few hours. The propolis becomes crisp and can be more or less easily collected by turning the grid. It is stored in a closed container and in a dry place. It can be used as is or in processed form (mother tincture). Dissolving this in alcohol is useful to rid the propolis of impurities (such as wax that does not mix with cold alcohol) or any debris trapped in the propolis.

A colony can produce between 100 and 300 g of propolis per year.

composition

On average:

50% resins

30% vegetable wax and beeswax

5% pollen

10% essential oils and aromatic acid esters

5% other ingredients including vitamins A and B3, flavonoids, minerals and trace elements (zinc, vanadium, titanium, strontium, selenium, lead, nickel, molybdenum, manganese, magnesium, iron, tin, copper, cobalt, chlorine, boron, barium, Silver, aluminum)

In total, propolis contains more than 300 identified molecules.

indication

ENT area: flu, cold, sore throat, hoarseness, bronchitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, cold, external otitis, chronic cough, tracheitis, sinusitis, loss of voice, asthma

Oral sphere: bad breath, gingivitis, glossitis (inflammation of the tongue), stomatitis, mouth fungus (thrush), tooth decay, canker sores, herpes

Urogenital area: cystitis, microbial or fungal Vaginal infections

digestive sphere: gastric ulcer (Helicobacter pylori), gastroenteritis, intestinal antiparasites (Candida albicans), food and medicine poisoning.

Dermatology: oral or topical application wounds, abrasions, boils, 1st degree burns, stroke, sun, frostbite, crevices, bedsores, fungal infections of the feet, warts, corns, calluses, eczema, acne, anal fissure, animal bites or scratches, Lyme disease

But also: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, rheumatism, arthritis, antioxidant, antiallergic, strengthens hair and nails.

These are the most popular indications.

Dosage forms In its normal state, propolis has a sticky texture and a very bitter taste.

There are several ways to find it:

• Raw state: chew paste or in pieces

• Hydroalcoholic extract: called “mother tincture”, is a maceration of propolis in a mixture of alcohol and water. The concentration of propolis varies between 15 and 20%.

• Oily macerate: less easy to find in stores. The advantage is that it is alcohol-free and can be incorporated into balms, cosmetics, etc. Side effects and contraindications

• Propolis should not be consumed by people who are allergic to bee products.

If in doubt, apply 1 drop to the forearm and wait several hours to see if there is a reaction (pimples, itching, edema). If so, do not take the propolis.

• No dependence on propolis. •

Do not give to pregnant women without medical advice.

• Do not give to young children.

Dosage and recommendations

Depending on the indication, take propolis as a 3-week cure and then take a one-week break. We recommend taking propolis with meals, on a piece of bread, a teaspoon of honey, a piece of sugar or a hot drink (e.g. herbal tea with honey). Alcohol evaporates in the heat.

Be careful, dissolving the propolis extract in a cold drink is not recommended as the propolis will float and stick to the walls of the glass. Treatment:

Cold: 5 drops 3 to 4 times a day

Flu: 15 to 30 drops 5 to 10 times a day

Angina: 5 drops per hour. Loss of voice: 15 drops 3 times a day

Sore throat: dilute 10 drops in a glass of hot water and gargle 2-3 times a day

Gastro: 3 to 4 times a day 15 drops in lukewarm water 15 minutes before meals.

Eczema: 15 drops 3 times a day

Prevention of the immune system: 5 drops once a day

Our propolis comes from the Austrian mountains of Tyrol. We have found a family of beekeepers and can be sure that all bees come from the same place. Our propolis contains a propolis content of 25%.