Honey with propolis: useful properties and contraindications

Honey with propolis is a new beekeeping product, indispensable for strengthening immunity. Regular intake of the mixture speeds up recovery and prevents the occurrence of many diseases. Useful properties of honey with propolis are known to every beekeeper. Before use, you must familiarize yourself with how to choose and use the product, its contraindications and storage conditions.

Benefits of honey with propolis

The composition of the bee product includes many useful substances that are necessary for the body. 100 g of nectar contains no fats, contains 0,3 g of proteins, 70 g of carbohydrates, ascorbic acid, vitamins PP, A, E, H and group B, as well as minerals.

Useful properties of honey with propolis:

• antibacterial action;
• antifungal;
• firming;
• antiseptic;
• wound healing;
• immunostimulating;
• pain reliever;
• antitoxic.

What does propolis honey help with?

Propolis with honey has medicinal properties and contraindications. The product helps with many ailments, such as:

• diseases of the bronchi;
• diseases of the oral cavity;
• migraine;
• stomach ulcer and 12 duodenal ulcer;
• epilepsy;
• colds and inflammation;
• nervous system disorders;
• skin rash;
• conjunctivitis;
• with gynecological and urological ailments;
• with low hemoglobin;
• for weight loss.

Propolis with honey is used externally and internally. Inside the product must be taken before meals, on an empty stomach. The daily dose for an adult is 3 tbsp. l., for children no more than 2 tsp.

For external use, honey nectar with propolis is used in the form of compresses, applications, lotions, for gargling and for inhalation.

How to choose a variety of honey for cooking with propolis

Depending on the type of honey, natural medicine can have a variety of colors: from dark brown to white. Also on the market you can find honey with olive-colored propolis. This honeydew honey is obtained not from pollen, but from the sweet secretions of insects or the sap of coniferous trees. Such nectar has a homogeneous structure, a pleasant taiga smell, and if stored properly, it never crystallizes.

In Europe, honeydew varieties are the most healing, but if the terms and rules of storage are not observed, honey begins to ferment, while losing its medicinal properties.

Therefore, flower varieties are often used as the basis for preparing medicines, depending on individual preferences:

• lime – a powerful immunomodulator, indispensable for colds;
• sunflower – indispensable for radiculitis, skin and joint diseases;
• buckwheat – rich in vitamins and minerals;
• acacia – used in the treatment of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, saves from insomnia, removes toxins from the body.

When choosing one or another variety, you need to know that only a quality product can have a positive effect on the body.

How to prepare honey with propolis

Propolis honey can be prepared independently, or can be purchased at a specialized store. There are several cooking methods, the main requirement is the purchase of a high-quality, natural product.

Hot way

To obtain 20% of the mixture, you need to take 200 g of honey and 40 g of propolis.

1. Natural bee glue is removed in the freezer for complete freezing.
2. The prepared product is rubbed into honey.
3. The mass is poured into a container and heated in a water bath, maintaining a temperature not higher than 40 ° C, to a liquid state.
4. The hot mixture is filtered and poured into a glass jar.

warm way

If it is impossible to withstand a certain temperature, propolis nectar can be prepared according to this recipe:

1. Frozen propolis is cooled and crushed.
2. The product is transferred to a saucepan and heated in a water bath until it acquires the consistency of thick sour cream.
3. The thick mixture is carefully added to the honey and mixed.
4. Before pouring into jars, the mixture must be filtered.

How to take honey with propolis

Depending on the severity of the condition, the course of treatment lasts from several days to 1 month. If it is necessary to continue treatment, the course is repeated after 2 weeks.

Alcohol tincture is taken for 2 weeks. Then they pause and after 14 days repeat the course of treatment. This is due to the fact that propolis contains resinous substances that clog the renal tubules.

For babies, there is a certain dosage:

• nectar with propolis is not recommended for a baby under the age of 10 years or, if necessary, is given in minimal doses.
• children over 10 years old are given a natural medicine for 2 tsp. per day.

Bee medicine can be taken internally and externally.

Outwardly accept at:

1. Skin diseases. A gauze napkin with 5% honey cream with propolis is applied to the affected area and a sterile bandage is made. After 2 hours, the bandage is removed, and the skin is washed. Such a compress can be applied in the morning, afternoon and evening.
2. Conjunctivitis. Nectar with propolis is diluted with warm, filtered water in a ratio of 1: 3 and used in the form of drops.
3. Sinusitis, rhinitis. Make the same solution as in the previous recipe, and instill ½ pipette into each nostril in the morning, afternoon and evening.
4. Against cough. 10% of nectar with propolis is distributed over gauze and applied to the area between the shoulder blades or to the chest area. The compress is kept for 20 minutes. The procedure is done in the morning and in the evening for 10 days.

Internal use of whipped honey with propolis:

1. For prevention. 1 tsp. on an empty stomach in the morning and evening.
2. Colds. Prepare 20% honey medicine. On the first day, they use 4 times a day, 12 g each. The next days until recovery, the dose is reduced – 3 times a day, 1 tsp.
3. For lung and joint diseases use 12 g of a 3% mixture in the morning and evening on an empty stomach.
4. Gastrointestinal diseases. For breakfast and dinner, 1 tsp. 3% natural medicine.
5. Toothache. 6 g of nectar with propolis to dissolve before going to bed.

Natural medicine is often used for inhalation. To do this, the inhalation apparatus is filled with propolis nectar, previously diluted in warm boiled water in a ratio of 1: 2. Inhalations help with colds and rhinopharyngitis. The course of treatment is 10-15 days, daily sessions are required for 5-7 minutes.

Is it possible to eat propolis in honey

Propolis honey has useful properties and contraindications. In order not to harm the body, you need to have an idea of ​​​​what propolis is.

Propolis, knot or bee glue is a valuable product that bees need to seal cracks and disinfect their houses. It has a large number of medicinal actions:

• antibacterial;
• disinfecting;
• restorative.

When using a bond from prepared honey medicine, you need to know the dosage:

• for an adult – 1-3 g;
• for children – no more than 1 year.

Propolis tincture with honey

To prepare a natural medicine, you need to purchase high-quality propolis that has been properly dewaxed.

Method of preparation:

1. The bonds are placed in the freezer until completely frozen.
2. The frozen product is ground in a coffee grinder to a powder state.
   Important! The process should not exceed 4 seconds, since when touched with metal, propolis will lose its medicinal properties.
3. The prepared product is added to honey and mixed well.
4. Natural medicine is removed in a dark place for infusion for 1 month.

Contraindications to honey with propolis

Honey with propolis can bring not only benefits to the body, but also harm. Natural medicine is not recommended for use with:

1. Individual intolerance. All varieties of honey contain pollen – a strong allergen.
2. During pregnancy and lactation. Pollen contains phytohormones that disrupt the natural hormonal balance. This can affect the health of both mother and baby.
3. Toddlers up to 2 years old.
4. With obesity. Honey contains up to 85% sugar, when it is introduced into the diet, strict control of the nutritional value of the entire menu is necessary.
5. During the period of exacerbation of pancreatitis, ulcers and gastritis. Biologically active compounds contained in the product can cause an exacerbation of the disease.

People with diabetes can use natural honey with propolis only after consulting a doctor.

Do not exceed the allowable dosage, otherwise side effects may occur:

• dizziness;
• nausea;
• dry mouth;
• drowsiness;
• skin rashes;
• rhinitis;
• tearing.

Terms and conditions of storage

The shelf life of bee nectar with propolis is about 1 month. Natural medicine is stored in a glass jar, in a dark, dry, cool room. Since honey tends to absorb odors, it should not be kept near fragrant foods. Also, it is not recommended to store it in metal and plastic containers.

Green nectar is stored in a dark, cool place, but not in the refrigerator. In a room where direct sunlight does not fall, in a dark glass container.

Conclusion

Nectar with propolis is an effective natural medicine that anyone can make. Useful properties of honey with propolis allow you to get rid of many diseases, increase vitality and strengthen the immune system. During treatment, it is necessary to observe the dosage and adhere to the terms and rules of storage.