People have long noticed the beneficial properties of propolis and often use it to treat various diseases. A very effective and effective remedy is for any type of cough, it is prescribed for both adults and children, and this natural medicine has practically no contraindications.
What is propolis
Besides honey, bees also make propolis, which is used to close gaps in the hive, polish the cells, immure pests, and so on. This natural substance is a powerful antibiotic and an indispensable therapeutic product for many diseases. Real sterile purity reigns in bee hives thanks to propolis. It is bitter in taste and has a pleasant honey aroma. In the hive, propolis is designed to destroy harmful bacteria and viruses. In the same way, it affects the human body - it kills viruses and promotes faster recovery.
How useful it is
Propolis contains a large amount of antibacterial substances. This tool has the following properties:
- regenerating;
- antibacterial;
- antiseptic;
- wound healing.
And if earlier people used propolis for coughs and other diseases on a whim, based on long-term observations, then in 1954 its medicinal properties were scientifically proven. Since then, not only folk, but also official medicine recommends this substance as a natural medicine. Many scientific papers on therapy and pediatrics describe in detail how to use propolis for coughs.
Recommended form
What cough propolis should I use? Some believe that the healing effect will come only if you take a real sticky substance obtained by beekeepers. It is often sold solid by weight. This is truly a great drug. However, it is not always possible to buy it.
Pharmacists have long learned how to make a solution of propolis, which also has useful, healing functions. Usually this is a 10% alcohol solution, which is highly desirable to have in a home first aid kit. In case of colds, sore throats, coughs, this tincture is easily diluted in the required proportions and used for treatment.
Don't forget about contraindications
Don't think that propolis is a harmless substance that can be applied by eye. On the contrary, you need to be careful. After all, this natural medicine contains a huge number of different compounds. These are essential oils, resinous acids, phenols, flavonoids, andas well as vital vitamins. Propolis contains a large number of amino acids. Therefore, it is a very powerful tool. In no case should this medicinal substance be used without adhering to a strict recipe.
It is worth gradually increasing the dose, taking only a small amount of propolis at the beginning of treatment to see how the body reacts to it. Possible irritation of the oral mucosa, sometimes diarrhea may occur, and he alth may worsen. In this case, propolis should not be used. If the body does not protest, then within 3-4 days it is worth bringing the dosage to the recommended one and continuing treatment.
This drug should be used very carefully for people who suffer from asthma, hives, eczema, prone to allergic reactions.
Milk and propolis are great allies
Doctors recommend using propolis with cough milk. Milk gives softness to the medicine. It enhances the positive effect and softens the taste. To prepare this tincture, you need to boil the milk and let it cool down to such a temperature that a person can drink it hot. An alcohol solution of propolis is added to it. The proportion should be one part medicine to three parts hot milk.
For convenience, when you prepare propolis with cough milk, do this. Fill a glass three-quarters full with hot milk. And then pour in a solution of propolis one quarter. This medicine should be taken immediately after a meal. And thentry not to eat anything for half an hour. Or take it inside no earlier than an hour before meals.
Can I give to children?
Many people are wondering if it is possible to give propolis to children for coughing, and if so, from what age. Doctors say that this substance for babies up to a year old can only be used as compresses or lubricated with a cotton swab in the sinuses with a runny nose. But you can use it inside after a year.
Propolis for children from coughing is prepared in the following dosage: as many drops of an alcoholic solution of tincture are added to a glass of warm milk as the number of years of a child's life. So, if he is a year old, then drop one drop, if five years old - 5 drops, if 10 - respectively, 10.
Be especially careful with your child if you are giving him propolis for the first time. Pay attention to whether there is redness on the skin, whether the mucous membrane is swollen, whether the state of he alth has worsened. After all, it is quite possible that it is your child who is allergic to honey and all products associated with it. So don't miss this moment.
If everything went well, cough propolis will always come to the rescue in case of childhood diseases.
Are there children's tinctures?
Propolis tincture for coughing for children is prepared independently, for it you only need to buy a 10% alcohol solution of this drug in a pharmacy. The difference in the treatment of children and adults is only in the dosage, which we have already described above. Be guided by this principle: up to 14 years old, dilute the tincture in a glass of warm water or milk for children, adding as many drops as there are yearsbaby.
How long can I apply?
If you feel unwell in the form of a cold, propolis cough tincture will come to the rescue. Its use should be strictly dosed, three times a day. You should also follow a clear scheme for taking this drug: half an hour before meals or one hour after. Follow this schedule for the duration of your treatment.
It is very important to pay attention to the healing effect. If after three to five days propolis for cough does not help, you do not see visible improvements, then it is better to consult your doctor and change the treatment tactics. Perhaps your condition is more serious and requires additional examination and consultation.
Although, as practice shows, cough propolis helps in almost 90 percent of cases. Moreover, this wonderful natural remedy not only treats colds and inflammations, but also strengthens the immune system at the same time.
You can't spoil propolis with oil
Cough Propolis can also be taken with butter. You will have to work a little, but for the time of cold weather, you can independently prepare an excellent remedy for the whole family, which can be used both internally and externally.
For this you need to take 10-15 grams of pure propolis and about 100 grams of butter. A piece of propolis should be put in the freezer for an hour and then grated on a fine grater. ATfrozen, it will grind perfectly.
Then melt the butter in a bowl. Pour crushed propolis into it and put this mixture in a water bath for about 30 minutes. Stir the oil occasionally and skim off the foam. Without cooling, strain this mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth and refrigerate.
Propolis with cough oil can be used for children: at the age of 2-3 years, the child is given a third of a teaspoon, 4-5 years - half a teaspoon, after six years, one teaspoon can be given. Adults are advised to use this oil in the amount of 1 teaspoon at a time. It is best to drink it with hot tea or milk. You can also simply dilute it in milk or hot water.
This therapeutic oil with propolis is good for lubricating the sinuses. It will be enough to apply a small amount of the mixture with cotton swabs to the nasal passages. It is best to do this before bed. Pre-cleanse the nose of mucus and rinse it with warm water, and then you can lubricate the nasal passages.
If you have a bad cough, you can also rub this oil on your chest to warm up. To do this, to one teaspoon of fat, you must add half a teaspoon of propolis tincture, purchased at a pharmacy. Rub the chest with a warm mixture, bypassing the heart area, and wrap the patient with a woolen scarf or scarf for a couple of hours.
How to treat cough with propolis, according to what scheme, only you can choose. The main thing is that this wonderful drug will perfectly help to cope withcold.
