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Honey with propolis is considered a very valuable product by amateurs. This is due to the fact that it includes 2 valuable components of beekeeping at once. Honey and propolis are used for medicinal purposes, and together their medicinal properties increase many times over.
What is honey with propolis
There is hardly a person who does not know about the healing properties of honey. Due to the content of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, the beekeeping product is used for the treatment and prevention of diseases. The presence of propolis in it doubles the benefits. So, it has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect, and honey heals and heals. By itself, propolis contains over 200 organic compounds. In terms of the number of medicinal properties, only pure honey can compete with it.
Honey with propolis has found applications in a wide variety of areas:
- cosmetology;
- dentists;
- treatment of diseases of the dermis, inflammatory processes.
Honey with propolis is appreciated and loved for its ability to:
- relieve stress, fatigue;
- improve memory;
- activate the work of the brain;
- relieve insomnia.
The healing properties of a unique composition
Propolis honey is loved and appreciated for its beneficial effects on the entire body. It can be called universal, since it is used to treat a large number of pathologies. Honey itself is a truly unique product, and in combination with propolis is simply irreplaceable. So, propolis honey:
- inhibits the growth and development of viruses due to its bactericidal properties;
- accelerates metabolic processes;
- removes pathogenic microorganisms and toxins from the body;
- releases blood vessels from cholesterol;
- has an antioxidant effect;
- promotes regeneration and rapid healing of damaged areas;
- has a beneficial effect on the central nervous system, soothes, relieves stress.
The beekeeping product is used as a prophylaxis, as well as for the treatment of a disease that has arisen. The use of both components is effective for:
- lack of vitamins;
- colds, flu;
- violation of the nervous system, manifested in the form of insomnia, stress.
The combined use of the product multiplies the following properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antiseptic;
- anesthetic;
- antiviral;
- antipyretic;
- regenerating.
This is only part of the properties of propolis honey.
How to take honey with propolis
To enhance its valuable properties, propolis honey must be taken correctly and taking into account one or another ailment:
- for diseases in the mouth before going to bed, 1 teaspoon;
- for skin problems, apply a thin layer to problem areas three times a day and keep for no more than 40-50 minutes;
- for problems with the gastrointestinal tract, take 1 teaspoon for 15-20 minutes. before meals, duration of treatment - 30 days;
- for a viral infection, compresses are effective: in a melted form, the component is applied to the shoulder blades and covered with something warm. You need to repeat the procedure twice a day for 10-15 minutes.until complete recovery;
- with migraine - 1 teaspoon twice a day;
- for prevention, 1 teaspoon three times a day for 20-25 minutes. before eating.
It is useful to use honey with propolis every day, if there are no contraindications, to strengthen the immune system. Best taken in the morning before meals or 3-4 hours after meals. Alternation is possible: take 2-3 months, then take a break for 1-2 months and repeat the treatment again.
Contraindications
In addition to the undoubted benefits, this product is fraught with certain harm. Propolis honey is contraindicated for allergies, however, such a reaction is very rare. As a rule, it manifests itself in the form of severe edema, itching, hyperemia. To avoid negative consequences, before using internally, test on a small area of the skin. If, after a few hours, no reaction is observed (swelling of the epidermis, redness, itching, rashes), you can take it without fear.
Since honey itself is the strongest allergen, when interacting with propolis, it creates additional harmful prerequisites. To avoid negative consequences, use a sweet mixture with caution when:
- diabetes mellitus;
- obesity;
- breastfeeding;
- pregnancy;
- pancreatitis.
For children under 3 years of age, propolis honey can be given with the permission of a pediatrician. Children react to the allergen more strongly than adults.
Features of using honey with propolis
Propolis honey is taken for prophylaxis, in order to prepare the body for the autumn-winter period. The product is useful both in pure form and in combination with other components. So, it can be prepared in combination with lemon juice.
Connoisseurs of delicacies are often interested in how to make honey with propolis on their own at home. If you follow the following recommendations, it will not be so difficult to do this:
- First you need to prepare propolis. To do this, it must be frozen in the freezer. Then wipe, cover with water and leave to settle. From what has precipitated, a propolis delicacy is made.
- The finished product should contain 90% honey and only 10% propolis.
- The components are mixed with each other, preheating, while the temperature should not exceed 50 ° C, otherwise there will be no healing properties in it.
- Cooking should be in a water bath, cook, stirring constantly, no more than half an hour.
The finished delicacy must be left for several days so that the propolis gives honey all its useful properties. Due to the content of this component, the delicacy will have a specific smell and slight bitterness inherent in real propolis.
Where to store honey with propolis
Due to its antiseptic properties, the product can be stored for quite a long time, however, some rules must be followed. Store propolis honey in a container with a tightly closed lid without air access. The finished product should be protected from exposure to ultraviolet radiation at a temperature not exceeding 18 ° C.
After the start of treatment with propolis honey, patients often notice an improvement in the whole body: the condition of the skin, hair, nails changes for the better. The main thing is to follow the doctor's recommendations and consume the product in moderation.