Uses and Benefits of Propolis
Propolis can relieve or cure countless ailments and illnesses. The range of application possibilities much.
For example, Propolis can be taken internally in Streptococcus or Staph.
On skin application, the bee resin affects herpes, sunburn, wound treatment, foot fungus as well as abscesses, migraines, or allergies, i.e. as a strengthening of the immune system.
The application areas cover all diseases and complaints caused by fungi, bacteria, or viruses.
Propolis also reduces harmful substances in the body and thus helps detoxify the body.
Blood circulation is also promoted and the immune system is strengthened, which in turn causes the self-healing power to gain energy and the body is again able to heal itself.
Propolis can be used externally in the following ailments.
External Application of Propolis
Abscesses
Abscesses are purulent inflammation under the skin as well as inside the body.
Especially with larger abscesses, it is very dangerous because an abscess can also quickly lead to blood poisoning.
Especially boils are particularly common abscesses. It can help to apply a propolis cream, ointment, or tincture. (Propolis recipes can be found here.)
Acne, pimples, and impure skin
Acne or pimples occur not only in puberty. Older people can also suffer from acne and pimple formation.
Acne not only leaves scars, but also the skin is not beautiful and can significantly impair the feeling of life.
To proceed with propolis against acne and pimples, a diluted propolis tincture can be applied.
Ointments or creams with propolis should be dispensed with, as the fat contained therein would be rather counterproductive.
Conjunctival inflammation
Through drought, infections, or overexertion, painful infections can form in the eyes.
In this case, eye drops can help, which are moisturizing, or propolis can relieve inflammation.
However, the tincture of propolis should not be dripped directly into the eyes, as it is too spicy and the eyes would be even more irritating.
The Propolis tincture can be given in a compress, which is then placed on the closed eye.
Thorn warts
Thorn warts usually occur on the sole and are extremely painful.
Moreover, they are very stubborn and barely disappeared, they are already back.
A treatment of Thorn warts therefore requires a lot of patience and the application should be continued, even if the thorn warts have already disappeared.
It is suitable for pure propolis or to be applied as a tincture to treat the warts efficiently.
Eczema
Eczema, such as Neurodermatitis, is an inflammatory skin disorder that is usually chronic.
There is often also an additional bacterial infection of the skin. can be treated with eczema with propolis cream or propolis ointment.
Barley Grain
A barley grain can also be treated with propolis.
This inflammation of the eyelid often results in a small white and purulent knot that is similar to a pimple.
In this case, a compress with propolis tincture as well as ointments and creams with propolis can quickly fade the discomfort.
Shingles
A shingle is a second disease of the chickenpox infection. Therefore, a doctor should be consulted immediately if there is such suspicion.
To cure the shingles in combination with the prescribed medications, propolis can provide ointment or propolis cream relief.
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids are not only painful, but they can also interfere with sitting.
These itchy vascular padding enlargements in the intestinal output are exacerbated when the patient suffers from constipation.
To relieve the discomfort and to contain the hemorrhoids can be applied a propolis tincture as well as an extract.
Ointments and creams with propolis can also provide relief.
Skin or athlete’s foot
Propolis has a very good effect on fungal traces and can thus act as a real miracle for an athlete’s foot.
The itch disappears and skin can be regenerated quickly. Tinctures, creams, or ointments with propolis can quickly contain and heal the athlete’s foot.
Bruises
In the case of bruising, i.e. blunt injuries, there are usually no open wounds but bruises.
It depends on the severity of the bruising because here too the general condition may be impaired and movements can be made more difficult.
To relieve the bruising, the affected area can be rubbed with propolis ointment or cream.
Bursitis Inflammation
The cushioned part of the joint is called a slime bag.
This slime bag can be ignited in particular by overloading, but also by injuries.
In this process, an envelope with the propolis tincture or the application of propolis cream or ointment can be alleviated.
Tendons tendonitis or elbow
Both complaints are usually caused by overloading.
To achieve relief and rapid healing, envelopes should be placed with the Propolis tincture or the affected areas may be rubbed with propolis ointment or cream.
Sunburn or general Burns
In the event of sunburn or burns, the skin is damaged.
Propolis, on the other hand, has a new effect on Zeller and therefore the affected areas should be rubbed with a propolis ointment or cream, immediately after combustion.
Wounds
Wounds are open injuries and can be caused by accidents as well as by illnesses.
Since Propolis acts as an antibiotic and antibacterial, it is a helpful remedy for wound care.
It protects the wound and prevents the penetration of further germs as well as the propagation of existing germs.
Propolis also stimulates cell growth, which is inevitable for a recovery process.
To protect the skin and to bring relief the propolis tincture should be applied.
Herpes
Herpes is a virus that is hidden in the nerves and as soon as stress or overload occurs, the herpes virus is activated.
These bubbles on the lips or other sensitive body parts are not only very painful but also associated with itching.
To remedy this quickly, propolis creams or propolis ointments are excellent and should be applied directly at the first signs.
Witch Shot
Sudden back pains associated with “immobility” usually indicate a witch’s shot. These are often particularly painful.
Here, envelopes can help with a propolis ointment. The affected body must be kept warm so that the muscles can loosen up again.
However, if there are any signs of paralysis in a witch shot, a doctor should be consulted immediately.
Chicken Eyes
Chicken eyes are pressure points at the foot, which can be very painful.
Therefore, it is advisable to give a plaster with a few drops of propolis tincture to the chicken eye already at the first complaint.
It is best to apply the plaster overnight until the chicken eye has disappeared.
Sciatica
Pregnant women often have problems with sciatica. The pain goes down from the back to the leg and back pain is not a rarity.
By pinching a nerve in the spine or by irritating this nerve, these pains occur and can also be relieved in addition to heat through envelopes with Propolis ointment.
Itching
Itching can cause a variety of causes. These include, for example, dry skin, allergies, diabetes, parasite infestation, or other causes, which must, of course, be clarified first.
Because just here, treatment of the cause is more effective than starting a pure symptom control.
However, propolis cream or propolis ointment can soothe the skin and make the itching work.
For example, a hive, which also hives on the skin, which is not only painful but also itching, can help a propolis tincture.
This should be applied several times a day to the affected skin spots.
Bruises
In the case of bruising, i.e. blunt injuries, there are usually no open wounds but bruises.
It depends on the severity of the bruising because here too the general condition may be impaired and movements can be made more difficult.
To relieve the bruising, the affected area can be rubbed with propolis ointment or cream.
Bursitis Inflammation
The cushioned part of the joint is called a slime bag. This slime bag can be ignited in particular by overloading, but also by injuries.
In this process, an envelope with the propolis tincture or the application of propolis cream or ointment can be alleviated.
Tendons tendonitis or elbow
Both complaints are usually caused by overloading.
To achieve relief and rapid healing, envelopes should be placed with the Propolis tincture or the affected areas may be rubbed with propolis ointment or cream.
Sunburn or general Burns
In the event of sunburn or burns, the skin is damaged.
Propolis, on the other hand, has a new effect on Zeller and therefore the affected areas should be rubbed with a propolis ointment or cream, immediately after combustion.
Wounds
Wounds are open injuries and can be caused by accidents as well as by illnesses.
Since Propolis acts as an antibiotic and antibacterial, it is a helpful remedy for wound care.
It protects the wound and prevents the penetration of further germs as well as the propagation of existing germs.
Propolis also stimulates cell growth, which is inevitable for a recovery process.
To protect the skin and to bring relief the propolis tincture should be applied.