Bee Propolis: Ancient Cure for Today’s Ailments

Propolis is one of the safest and most powerful natural remedies and it has been used for hundreds of years to treat infections, boost the immune system and heal a wide array of diseases. Bees use the propolis to coat the holes in the hive and strengthen and protect it. The old Egyptians used propolis for their funeral rituals for the mummification of the kings and the Roman doctors used to apply propolis on the wounds to clean, disinfect and heal them.

Propolis – Properties

Numerous studies have shown that propolis contains no less than 60 minerals and 16 amino-acids. Together with other bee products, such as royal jelly, the propolis is capable of eliminating the cancer cells to up to 13%. It can also prevent cancer.

Even though it’s not regarded as a cancer remedy, when administered regularly, propolis can be a great aid. Great results have been obtained for the breast cancer, thyroid cancer, stomach cancer, intestinal cancer or prostate cancer.

Number 1 Remedy for Seasonal Conditions

First of all, propolis is an extremely efficient natural antibiotic. It’s recommended for children when dealing with flu, colds, sore throat, voice loss, tonsillitis, otitis or allergies.

To increase its immunity boosting, anti-bacterial and antiviral effects, the propolis can be associated with royal jelly, honey, garlic or echinacea.

Salve for Wounds and Burns

Propolis tincture is an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and healing elixir that is useful for all skin conditions including deep wounds, postoperative lesions, burns and chronic skin disorders. Compared with other products that will simply disinfect the wound, the propolis tincture also has amazing healing and regenerative properties without inflammations and blisters. On the dried wounds, you can also apply propolis ointment. When dealing with burns, you must apply the tincture right away, without using any other bandage. Apply it on the affected area every time the pain appears. It has miraculous effects.

Propolis Suppositories for External and Internal Hemorrhoids and Colon Cancer

For hemorrhoids you must use propolis suppositories and propolis ointment. To increase the effects of the propolis treatment, you can take some local baths with birthworth in the evening for about 10 – 20 minutes. Prepare the tea from 4 tablespoons of ground plants, boiled for 10 minutes in 1200 ml of water. After that, you can use a propolis suppository and a propolis ointment. The effects appear in 10 – 14 days. The propolis suppository is also recommended for colon cancer or other intestinal conditions.

Antidote for Mycosis and Yeast Infection

Propolis is extremely efficient for the nail mycosis, but the treatment must be followed for 3 – 6 months to eliminate the fungus completely. This is alwo available for the vaginal yeast infection. The propolis tincture must be taken internally.

Oral Conditions

To combat and treat mouth ulcers, perodontitis and oral cancer, you must use a mouthwash made of 5 ml of propolis tincture and 50 ml of water. For cancer, you must perform at least 3 rinses per day. Continue the treatment for 1 – 3 months.

Liver Conditions

When dealing with hepatitis caused by D, C or B virus, you must take 2 – 3 ml of propolis tincture, 2 times per day. Dilute the tincture with honey to combat the negative effect of alcohol. Alternatively, you can take thistle, royal jelly and raw pollen supplements.

Propolis for Peptic Ulcer

Take 2 – 3 ml of propolis tincture, 2 times per day. Make sure you dilute it with honey. Take the remedy 15 minutes before mealtime and continue it between 1 and 3 months. You will notice pain, but they will dissapear immediately. You must keep a diet and not consume acidic or spicy foods.

Administration

The best way to take propolis is as tincture. Internally, you can take the tincture with honey or on a slice of bread. The number of drops per day must equal your weight. For example, if you weight 60 kilos, then you must take 60 drops per day, in 3 doses. If you have more than 60 kilos, then you must take 3 teaspoons of propolis tincture per day, in the morning, afternoon and evening.

Propolis can also be found as alcoholic extract, syrup, capsules, drops, ointment or spray.