Full health with Natural Remedies

Natural medicine can benefit all Propolis is a brownish substance, smell sweet and sour taste produced by bees who use it to cover the cracks that occur in their hives.

It is important to note that although it is popularly known as (the) 'propolis', the singular form is correct (the) 'propolis'.


The history of propolis as a curative substance

The use of propolis for medicinal purposes is not new, since in the civilizations of ancient Egypt and Greece, were known antiseptic and healing properties and therefore used it in applications to combat many diseases. Aristotle, even in his History of Animals, refers to this substance called "remedy for skin infections, sores and oozing.

In Rome, was also very important propolis, is reflected even in their mythology when he notes that Jupiter transformed the beautiful Melissa into a bee so he could produce a miraculous healing substance: propolis ( "defender of the city").

Appears even mentioned in the Qur'an, and it transpires that the Inca used propolis to treat feverish conditions.

In the twentieth century, the use of propolis was massive in two major wars. In the Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa, and the Russian Revolution. In both cases, we applied a salve of propolis and vaseline on wounds with a view not only antiseptic, but also healing and regeneration of tissues.

Recently, studies have been conducted, especially in China, where efficiency has been detected which has propolis in the treatment of hypertension, atherosclerosis and heart disease.

The research conducted in America, Poland and Russia have shown something they already knew our ancestors through the propolis that can treat acne, urticaria, herpes, abscesses and other skin ailments.

It also has been discovered that propolis combat some types of bacteria, fungi and yeasts. Therefore it is an ally against conditions such as otitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, urinary infections and periodontitis and has an anti-free radical activity, inhibits oxidative processes, which takes possession as an important anti-aging.


The composition of propolis

The key, perhaps, of all the healing properties of propolis is, according to specialists, which contains flavonoids, compounds found in all plants, there are over 300 varieties, and those known to be some important plant regenerative cell damage due to its antioxidant properties.

Although its composition will vary somewhat according to where the hive is generally one can point out that propolis is composed of:

• Resins and balsams (50 - 55%)
• Wax (25 - 35%)
• Volatile oils (10%)
• Pollen (5%)
• Organic substances and minerals (5%)
• Within this latter group, found organic acids, phenols, aromatic compounds (coumarins, flavones among others) and metals such as aluminum, silver and iron. The composition highlights the proto-vitamin vitamin A and several of the group B.

Cures with propolis

Here is some diseases where the action of propolis is extremely effective:

• Acne:

Rub the affected area with gauze that has leaked four drops of tincture of propolis or the contents of two vials of propolis.

• Mouth ulcer

Make gargling with the contents of three drops of propolis tincture in a glass of water.

• Toothache

Dip a cotton ball with propolis tincture and place it on the affected tooth. The pain will subside in about twenty minutes.

• Affections of the throat

Make gargling with the contents of three vials of propolis in a glass of water.


Other applications of propolis

In natural cosmetics are used, too, propolis for the development of beauty creams (creams at night, cleansing milk, milk preparations and anti-wrinkle body), deodorants, because of its pleasant odor and shaving lotions, used to be antiseptic and anesthetic.


Recommendations

Not easy to get pure propolis. Most often find extracts in the form of ointments, tinctures, ampoules and pills. In any case, you must purchase those with a higher content percentage of 20%.

Some people are allergic to propolis. Due to this, you must use caution when consumed as food and use it externally for the first time should be tested in a small area of skin to see if, after a time, produces a rash or swelling .