Propolis is a sticky substance that bees collect from tree buds (poplar, alder, birch, etc.) and enrich them with their enzymes.
Its main function is to protect bees from fungal, viral and bacterial microorganisms. The protective properties of propolis extend to the person who uses it. With regular use, metabolism improves, the risk of atherosclerosis decreases, and the whole body rejuvenates.
Propolis contains more than 50 substances, the most useful organic compounds, flavonoids, terpenes, glycosides.
The composition of propolis
Most useful elements:
- almost all trace elements included in the periodic table and necessary for a person: magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium, iron, fluorine, zinc and others;
- vitamins B1, B2, B6, A, C, E, H and P;
- a couple of dozen amino acids, some of which are irreplaceable;
- flavonoids: apigenin, akacetin, kaempferol, kaempferid and ermanin.
Useful Properties
Here are just the main medicinal properties of propolis:
– has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects;
– rejuvenates the body and postpones old age;
– indicated for chronic eczema, neurodermatitis;
– used for skin diseases and as a cosmetic for smoothing wrinkles and skin rejuvenation;
– slows down the growth of tumors, and at the initial stages can even destroy it;
– relieves pain;
– indispensable for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, especially gastritis and constipation;
– heals wounds;
– an effective remedy for diseases such as diphtheria, tuberculosis, scarlet fever;
– indicated for respiratory diseases, bronchitis;
– normalizes metabolism;
– brings relief from prostatitis and cystitis.
Contraindications for use
You can harm your body when taking bee propolis for two reasons – overdose and allergy to bee products. Symptoms may include rashes or hives, swelling, itching, dry mouth, abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Propolis should be taken with caution by those who suffer from liver and kidney diseases.
Allergy to propolis usually manifests itself within an hour or two. If during this time there are no unpleasant symptoms, then you can safely continue the course of treatment.
How to use
It all depends on the disease and the type of propolis. Natural can be consumed in an amount of 5 g per day.
In pharmacies, it is sold in various forms – tablets, infusions. Each medicine comes with instructions and dosage, and it should be adhered to.
