Do you know the benefits of propolis?
This natural product from the hive has been known since Antiquity for its virtues.
Even today, it is used, like our ancestors, in very diverse fields.
Here are the 8 virtues of propolis on health, take a look:
Propolis strengthens the natural defences, it is also recommended as a preventive cure in the fall.
In winter, it is used to treat colds or sore throats with sore throat.
Unlike antibiotics, you won't experience any side effects or resistance.
Propolis is effective against certain pathogenic germs.
Which ? For example, the famous salmonella, staphylococcus or Candida Albicans (responsible for fungal infections).
In case of cuts, scrapes, burns, sunburns, insect bites, propolis is also there to help you.
Apply propolis directly to the skin to relieve and disinfect the wound.
Once the sore has healed, continue the propolis applications to avoid having a scar.
You will see, you will be surprised at its effectiveness!
Thanks to its extremely rich composition, propolis is recommended for facial skin and especially for mature skin.
It helps the skin to fight against aging. Many organic creams are made with propolis, like this one.
It is for this reason that it is often used in homemade cosmetics.
The properties of propolis make it an excellent ally for oral hygiene.
Propolis is ideal for treating gingivitis, cavities and relieving canker sores.
It is also an effective product to use in case of bad breath.
Propolis is a recognized fungicide. It is an effective disinfectant against fungi, mycosis or bacteria.
This is why it is used in the composition of cleansing cleansing gels.
According to a recent study, propolis would reduce the harmful consequences of heat on the body related to sports efforts.
Indeed, the athletes studied who took propolis resisted heatstroke better. So their endurance has not decreased and the production of substances like superoxide has increased.
Propolis has antioxidant properties which acts on the harmful effects of heat on the body in full effort.
Propolis is a plant resin that bees draw from conifers or the buds of birches, oaks, willows....
They bring it back on their hind legs into the hive because it is a very useful substance for them!
The mason bee shapes it with its saliva to consolidate the walls of the hive and make them watertight. But that's not all!
This also makes it possible to constitute a sterile airlock at the entrance of the hive. Hence its name, which comes from the Greek:Pro/Polis (in front of / the city).
This is why the hive is always a very healthy place!
Since Antiquity, men have known how to take advantage of propolis. In Egypt, for example, it was used to embalm bodies to delay decomposition.
Moreover, the bees themselves use it to coat the small insects that enter the hive.
The Incas used it to heal wounds or to treat inflammations accompanied by fevers.
But it was only in the 16th century that Ambroise Paré, famous doctor to the King of France, mentioned propolis in his medical books.
Since then, it has not stopped being used for its superior virtues to honey.
- flavonoids which promote the absorption of vitamin C. They also help to fight against free radicals responsible for diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular diseases
- essential fatty acids
- essential amino acids
- vitamins A and B
- trace elements (zinc, magnesium, iron, silicon...)
There are no real contraindications to using propolis unless you have a known allergy to bee products, balsam poplar, or tiger balm.
As a precaution, do a test on your skin behind the ear. If you're not itchy after a few minutes, you're fine. You can use it without fear.
Propolis can be consumed by everyone, internally (ingestion) or externally (application to the skin).
It may sometimes cause mild diarrhea. In this case, you will only need to reduce the dose taken.
It comes in many different forms:
- In tablets or chews. Chew your propolis tablet for 30 minutes, then spit it out. This form of propolis is ideal for treating oral problems.
- In powder. Dilute it in water and drink. With propolis powder, you treat respiratory infections and improve your immune defenses.
- It can also be presented in the form of capsules .
- In liquid extract (called dye). Dilute it for gargling or mouthwash. Or apply the propolis tincture to the skin, gums, mouth, tongue or abscesses and all the little sores. You can also use it for a child's nose or ears.
- In diffusers. Purify the surrounding air and destroy microbes using a propolis diffuser. This method is also very effective against dust mites or smoke odors. Be sure to check the amount of propolis used in the product, this also determines its effectiveness.
- Transformed into various products. You can find propolis in toothpastes, ointments, syrups, nasal or mouth sprays, soaps, lip balms, cosmetics....
Preventive
It is recommended to do 2 to 4 preventive cures of propolis per year, at the time of the changes of season.
You can then take up to 3 g of propolis per day in 3 different doses. Continue this treatment for 1 to 3 weeks.
Whether in the form of chewable tablets or powder to dilute, propolis is effective.
Curative
In case of respiratory infection, the dosage and treatment time are the same.
For other products (syrups, sprays, etc.), refer to the leaflet or ask your pharmacist for advice.
Note: The propolis treatment is effective very quickly. If you don't see results after 2-3 weeks, see your doctor.
