Propolis or bee glue is a resinous substance that performs several tasks in a bee hive. With it, the bees close up unnecessary holes, the beehive is disinfected, honeycombs are sealed, etc. This product got its name from the Latin "pro" and the Greek word "policy", which means a fortress ahead. With antiseptic properties, propolis protects several tens of thousands of bees in the hive from infectious diseases. There are different points of view on the origin of this unique product, but there is no doubt about its plant basis and the effectiveness of its impact on living organisms.
Outwardly, propolis looks like an amorphous resinous mass having a heterogeneous structure. The color of this mass depends on many factors: the geographical location of the hive, the degree of environmental pollution, the duration of storage of this substance, etc. The consistency of propolis varies: depending on the ambient temperature, it can be fragile, dense and viscous. Studies have shown a large degree of influence of this product on metabolic processes in the human body.
This resinous substance is a catalyst in the process of metabolism and has a positive effect on human development and its growth. The anesthetic properties of propolis are superior in strength to strong narcotic substances such as cocaine. The spectrum of propolis influence on the human body is quite wide. Using its extract, one can even suppress the growth of malignant tumors.
In addition, this product has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-toxic and many more other actions that are important for human health.
Despite the fact that clinical and pharmacological studies have confirmed the excellent therapeutic and prophylactic properties of propolis and its harmlessness, experts do not recommend abusing it. As a therapeutic drug, propolis has minimal contraindications.
It can be used not only as a separate drug, it is often used as a substance that enhances the effect of other drugs, in particular in combination with antibiotics.
Patients with infected bronchial asthma should limit propolis in their diet. Contraindications for its use are also available for patients suffering from acute liver disease. In this case, caution in use is caused by the likelihood of an even greater exacerbation of the disease.
Patients allergic to bee products are not recommended to take propolis. Contraindications for them are the appearance of a sharp reaction in the form of itching, swelling, fever and headache. Despite the absence of toxic substances in such a useful substance as propolis, there are still contraindications. Its use in the treatment of diseases such as dermatitis, eczema, diathesis, etc. is not recommended.
Propolis is a natural substance. It does not have artificial components in the form of dyes, preservatives, or various flavors. This natural substance has a pronounced effect in the fight against viruses, germs and bacteria. They treat various diseases of the intestinal tract and stomach. Chinese experts after the studies concluded that propolis can lower cholesterol in the body.
Propolis is an environmentally friendly product; it is able to increase the body's immunity and, therefore, protect against cancer and heart disease. Accelerated wound healing can be achieved by applying a bandage under which there is propolis on a burned or wounded surface. The ointment from this product can not only effectively heal the wound, but also make the scar from trauma invisible. Propolis is also used for the prevention and treatment of skin diseases, stomach, prostatitis and prostate adenomas .
How to take such a drug can be read not only on the Internet, but also in specialized literature. A large list of medicinal properties, a sufficient amount of raw materials, the availability of propolis, the ability to make a drug from it, and, of course, environmental cleanliness and harmlessness are attracting more and more attention of practical experts.