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One of the most effective traditional medicine is sunflower propolis oil. It is sold in a pharmacy or from beekeepers, but you can do it yourself. The cooking technology is quite simple and within the power of any housewife.
Medicinal properties of propolis oil
For some reason, bee glue, also called propolis, always remains in the shadow of another beekeeping product – honey. It has unique properties that allow it to cope with the disease where traditional medicines are often powerless. Propolis does not have a negative effect on the body, which is characteristic of pharmacological preparations.
The biochemical composition of propolis is complex and not fully understood. A research center has been set up in Japan to carry out research in this area. A lot of experience and knowledge has been accumulated in traditional medicine. Scientists have determined that propolis contains:
- tannins;
- resinous components;
- phenolic compounds;
- artipillin;
- cinnamon alcohol and acid;
- flavonoids;
- wax;
- aromatic oils;
- about ten vital vitamins (groups B – B1, B2, B6, A, E, pantothenic, nicotinic acids and others);
- seventeen amino acids;
- more than 50 types of various microelements (mostly zinc and manganese).
Propolis in vegetable oil contains flavonoids that confer analgesic, antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. These substances have a positive effect on the immune system, prevent the vital activity of most pathogenic microorganisms. Propolis is active against:
- causative agents of typhoid;
- tuberculosis;
- salmonellosis;
- all types of fungus;
- protozoa;
Propolis is the prevention of infection with the virus of smallpox, influenza, herpes, hepatitis.
Often you can get rid of the disease using only preparations from propolis. But in complicated, advanced cases, it is necessary to use antibiotics, and use the bee product as an additional tool that enhances the effect of the main treatment, and also allows you to maintain the integrity of the intestinal microflora.
Along with the antibiotic effect, propolis oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties that prevent destructive processes in the body. It is widely used for healing skin lesions (wounds, burns, etc.). Propolis oil stimulates blood circulation in the organs, both externally and internally, and has an analgesic effect.
Some scientists claim that at certain concentrations, propolis is ten times stronger than novocaine. This allows the use of propolis oil in dental, ophthalmic and burn medical practice. The greatest result is obtained when applied topically:
- on damage to the gastric mucosa;
- in gynecology (impregnation for tampons);
- in the treatment of the oral cavity (plates on the gums);
- for skin healing.
The analgesic effect occurs almost immediately after contact with the skin or mucous membranes of propolis oil. Its duration of action is at least an hour, sometimes the effect can last up to two hours or more.
Propolis accelerates the healing of tissues, starts the processes of self-healing. It promotes the regeneration of the mucous membranes of organs, prevents the appearance of scars, postoperative sutures. Propolis oil has a calming effect on the skin, relieves itching. This property has been used for psoriasis, insect bites, foot fungus, burns and other injuries.
Used in small amounts, propolis oil enhances bowel activity and helps to get rid of constipation. Increases the secretory activity of the stomach, which improves the situation with hypoacid form of gastritis. Large doses of propolis, on the contrary, stop the activity of the intestines, which is good for diarrhea.
What is it used for
The pharmacological effects of propolis oil are quite varied. Therefore, the drug is used both in medicine and home treatment, sometimes replacing an entire pharmacy. It helps with:
- gastrointestinal problems (gastritis, ulcers, dysbacteriosis, defecation disorders, hemorrhoids, cracks, prevention of pancreatitis);
- respiratory diseases (tonsillitis, influenza, bronchitis, tuberculosis, runny nose, pneumonia, nasal polyps);
- gynecological problems (erosion, thrush, colpitis, endocervicitis);
- skin damage;
- diseases of the cornea of the eyes;
- low or high pressure;
- radiculitis, sciatica;
- cosmetic problems.
Resins, waxes and other beneficial compounds can irritate the skin and mucous membranes. But in propolis oil extracts, they show only their positive properties, providing a comprehensive therapeutic effect on the lesions.
How to make propolis oil at home
Traditional medicine uses propolis ointments prepared with vegetable and animal fats, butter, petroleum jelly. Such drugs are widely used. The preparation of propolis oil takes place in a cold or hot way, when the components of the solution are subjected to heat treatment.
How to cook propolis with olive oil
Take a propolis ball, slightly freeze it until it hardens. Then grate on the smallest grater or grind with a coffee grinder. Pour the resulting powder with cold water. After an hour, drain the liquid along with the floating particles of the propolis lump. Wood chips, wax, particles of bees and other debris often fall into it. The specific gravity of propolis is greater than that of water, so it sinks down and only the sediment remaining at the bottom should be used to prepare the medicine.
Mix the powder with olive oil heated to +60 degrees (20 g per 100 ml), put in a water bath and stir often. The quality of the product will depend on the duration of the heat treatment. The longer you cook propolis, the more useful substances it will give into the resulting solution. Time should vary from one hour to eight or more. Then the solution should be infused for some more time, after which it can be filtered through a multilayer gauze filter.
Cooking propolis with butter
For various diseases, a recipe for propolis in butter is used. To do this, 100 g of fat is placed in a refractory glass dish, brought to a boil and removed. At a temperature of +80 degrees, put 10-20 g of propolis into the oil and stir well.
Then they put it on the smallest fire again, periodically turning it on and off as it heats up, and cook for 15 minutes, without ceasing to stir the mixture. Then immediately filter through a single layer of gauze. There may be some sediment on the bottom. It is harmless, it can also be used in treatment. If the medicine is prepared from low-quality oil, then water forms at the bottom of the jar, which must be drained.
How to prepare propolis oil based on sunflower
Divide the propolis ball with a hammer or any other improvised means into smaller parts. Take refined vegetable oil. Mix them together in a blender bowl and beat. It is not recommended to do this for a long time, since pieces of propolis will stick to the knife and it will be very difficult to wash it. Then take a glass container, pour the mixture into it and heat it in a water bath for at least an hour, stirring with a wooden spoon or stick. When the solution has cooled, filter it and store it in the refrigerator.
Recipe of sea buckthorn oil with propolis
There are several ways to make a medicine from these two components. The first is prepared in the same way as in the case of olive oil. Propolis is crushed, mixed with vegetable fat, insisted for an hour in a water bath at a temperature not exceeding +80 degrees, filtered.
The second method is simpler, but no less effective. In this case, sea buckthorn oil is not heated, and therefore it retains all its original properties. It is necessary to mix the oil base and 10% propolis tincture in a ratio of 1:10 in one bottle. Drink 20-30 drops with milk or water an hour before meals for gastritis, gastrointestinal ulcers.
Propolis on burdock oil
In the pharmacy you can buy burdock oil with propolis extract. But for those who want to make their own medicine, there is the following recipe. Mix part of propolis tincture and two parts of burdock oil. Lightly warm and rub into the scalp, leave for fifteen minutes. In this way, you can get rid of dandruff, strengthen hair roots, improve them.
Rules for the use of propolis oil
Despite the fact that propolis preparations are harmless, they must be used with great care. Accumulating in the body, they can at one point cause an unexpected and rather strong allergic reaction. To avoid this, you need to adhere to the indicated propolis dosages and instructions for use, as well as adopt some useful tips:
- do not use propolis oil for more than a month, with prolonged use it can depress the immune system, as well as provoke a cumulative allergic reaction;
- be careful when the drug comes into contact with mucous membranes, since it is in this place that the substances are most quickly absorbed into the blood and can cause individual intolerance;
- before use, you need to conduct a small test – apply 1-2 drops on the lower lip or on the wrist;
- start taking the drug with small doses;
- do not overdose;
- do not apply if there has already been a reaction to propolis or the bites of these insects.
Safety measures
Propolis oil is a highly allergenic product and can cause an oversensitive reaction in the body. At the initial stages, it can be mildly expressed and invisible even to the person himself. But if an allergic reaction is not recognized in time, it can eventually take on threatening forms in the form of anaphylactic shock, Quincke’s edema and other manifestations. Therefore, you need to study the main symptoms of a dangerous condition well:
- the digestive system is the first to be hit (disorder, nausea, vomiting, fever, aches and pain in the muscles, increased salivation, etc.);
- the appearance of skin rashes (rash, redness, urticaria);
- respiratory failure (suffocation, shortness of breath, swelling of the nasopharynx or copious discharge from it, sneezing, asthma attacks).
Противопоказания
Although propolis oil is completely non-toxic, it should be avoided in large doses. It is necessary to take into account all contraindications for admission in order to avoid the development of allergic reactions. In some cases, propolis oil cannot be taken due to diseases of the internal organs, for example, with pancreatitis, diseases of the kidneys, liver and biliary tract. Also, propolis preparations are contraindicated in:
- diathesis;
- eczema;
- dermatitis;
- allergic rhinitis;
- pollinosis;
- bronchial asthma.
Terms and conditions of storage
Propolis oil, unlike alcohol extract, has a short shelf life. It does not lose its properties within six months, provided that it is placed in a glass container. If the oil bottle is made of plastic, then the shelf life is automatically halved. Keep the drug in the refrigerator, at the bottom or on the side door.
Conclusion
Sunflower propolis oil can be a good helper in getting rid of many serious diseases. In this case, it is necessary to strictly observe the dosage and timing of treatment.