- PROPOLIS :
In order to use propolis properties
to the full it is necessary to know its composition. When propolis properties
investigation was begun 30 years ago only its 64 components were known.
Now about 300 components are known. This is a very complex mixture of
different substances, which fall into 5 groups. The first includes bioflavonoids,
the second-vitamins, the third- aromatic acids, the fourth- aldehydes,
and the fifth- microelements. All this taken together gives medicinal
properties, from which the man benefits a lot. Its main property is
antibacterial.
If you sow and multiply colonies of bacteria
in the Petri dish and then add propolis there bacteria cease to grow
(bacteriostatic effect).
Propolis has a directed anaesthetic effect,
causing local anesthesia, more over it is 3,5 times more effective than
standard anaesthetics. Researches showed that propolis has an immune
stimulating activity, increasing the number of content of gamma globulin
in blood. Propolis speeds up the process of epithelization of tissue.
The experiment held by the Russian scientists showed that wounds cleansed
by propolis skinned 30% quicker than those cleansed by antibiotics.
Festering wounds healed more effectively and converted to epithelium.
At present propolis activity against 4 viruses and first of all against
the virus of herpes (both on the lips and in the form of sty on the
eyelid). Propolis is ruinous for the influenza viruses and influenza,
various combinations of viruses and bacteria. Protection from radiation
is one more propolis property, in other words abatement of a harmful
radiation activity. It is well known that radiation by alpha, beta and
gamma particles diseases very difficult to cure. Bad burns appear as
a result of the radiation, which are treated with ointments of a special
composition. The usage of an ointment with propolis 30% accelerates
the skinning. The effect of propolis protection from radiation is proved
by another method. An ointment with propolis was spread over the skin
and imposed to radiation. This experiment is very important because
radiation burns are very difficult to treat and produce bad scars.
All these biological properties of propolis
are widely used in dermatology for treating eczema of various origins,
including bacterio-viral. A 1% (a gram of propolis per 99 gram of vaseline)
and a 5% ointments are usually used in medicine. For treating of wounds
a 40% solution of propolis in spirit (resembles an iodine solution)
is put immediately on the wound. In combination with honey propolis
is effective in treating
bedsores. In otolaryngology propolis is used for treating ear inflammation.
Some of the 40% solution of propolis in spirit is poured on a piece
of cotton wool and inserted into an ear canal. Solution exhalation penetrates
inwards and relieves the disease and cures it. This solution is very
effective in treating of Eustachian tube inflammation and also mechanical
injuries of mouth cavity especially by little children. A piece of cotton
is imbued by a weak solution and the tampon is placed on a lesioned
place.
As propolis doesn´t dissolve in saliva,
the more it is contiguous with the wound the more it is effective.
Very good results have been obtained in
treating of upper respiratory tract infections. Spirit propolis solution,
diluted with water is used for gargling or inhalation. Inhalations lasting
only 3 minutes give good results. They can be practiced several times
a day.
Water propolis solution is used in treating
stomach and duodenum diseases. When the solution reaches ulcer, the
stomach sides absorb water and a biological pellicle appears on the
surface that has 2 functions: releases pain and promotes tissue regeneration.
Every ulcer has a lot of bacteria on its surface. Propolis suppresses
bacterial activity, stops their growth and cures the disease. Mixture
of propolis with honey accelerates the process of treating.
It is stated that periodontitis in its
initial stage is curable. Rubbing propolis solution into gums or chewing
special chewing gums with propolis slows the process of periodontitis
development or stops it. In scientific literature where there are more
than 1500 works propolis is described as a remedy for treating many
other diseases.
It is worthwhile mentioning other products
of beekeeping, which are used in apitherapy. So honey strengthens the
immune system and is essential for treating influenza. Bee milk is effective
for treating weak or recently operated patients and people in neurotic
condition.
More over royal jelly is a wonderful antineurotic
remedy. Wax is used in cosmetics and stomatology for making moulds of
gums and teeth. Venom is only used for treating people suffering from
rheumatism. It is well known that bee poison is capable of dissolving
salt deposits and the deposits of the urea acid in the organism. Bee
poison dissolves these sediments and removes them from the organism,
as a result joints become more mobile and above all the pain is relieved.
Statistics shows that the number of beekeepers suffering from rheumatic
complications is very small. In modern medicine pollen is used in combination
with royal jelly for recovery old people and the sick, for treating
prostatitis in its initial stage, ( 1 spoonful of pollen is syringed
daily).
Is it possible to use raw propolis?
Such propolis can be used in the form of
thin lamina, which are applied to wounds and cuts, but the treatment
is long-drawn.
How is propolis used for treating ulcer?
15 drops of propolis spirit solution, added
into tea or water, are taken in the morning and in the evening. It is
advised not to add propolis into milk as milk fixes propolis.
What can you say about propolis used as
iodine tincture?
Skin should be cleansed by a 40% spirit
propolis tincture. A solution of higher concentration dries skin.
Can propolis be used for treating hemorrhoid?
Yes, as well as for treating other inflammations
in rectum. Propolis ointment is used both externally and inside rectum.
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