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
In addition to honey, bees also make propolis, which close the cracks in the hive, polish the cells, block the pests, and so on. This natural substance is a powerful antibiotic and an indispensable therapeutic product for many diseases. Real beehive purity reigns in beehives thanks to propolis. It tastes bitter 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 contributes to a faster recovery.
What is it useful for
Propolis contains a large number of antibacterial substances. This tool has the following properties:
- regenerative;
- antibacterial;
- antiseptic;
- wound healing.
And if earlier people used propolis for cough and other diseases on a whim, based on long-term observations, then in 1954 its medicinal properties were scientifically proven. Since then, not only traditional, but also official medicine has recommended this substance as a natural medicine. Many scientific works on therapy and pediatrics describe in detail how to use cough propolis .
In what form is recommended
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 a really great medicine. However, it is not always possible to buy it.
Pharmacists have long learned how to make propolis solution, which also has useful, healing functions. Usually this is a 10 percent alcohol solution, which is highly desirable to have in a home medicine cabinet. In case of colds, sore throats, coughs, this tincture is easily bred in the required proportions and used for treatment.
Do not forget about contraindications
Do not think that propolis is a harmless substance that can be used by eye. Just the opposite - you need to be careful. Indeed, in this natural medicine contains a huge number of different compounds. These are essential oils, resinous acids, phenols, flavonoids, as well as vital vitamins. Propolis contains a large number of amino acids. Therefore, it is a very potent tool. In no case should you use this therapeutic substance without adhering to a strict formulation.
It is worth gradually increasing the dose, at the beginning of treatment, taking only a small amount of propolis to see how the body will respond to it. Irritations of the oral mucosa are possible, diarrhea can sometimes occur, and health 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 continue treatment.
This drug should be used very carefully for people who suffer from asthma, urticaria, eczema, are 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 beneficial effect and softens the taste. To prepare this tincture, you need to boil milk and let it cool to such a temperature that a person can drink it hot. An alcohol solution of propolis is added to it. The proportion should be this: one part of the medicine and three parts of hot milk.
For convenience, when you prepare propolis with cough milk, do so. Fill a glass three quarters with hot milk. And then pour in a solution of propolis for one quarter. You need to drink this medicine immediately after eating. And then try not to eat anything for half an hour. Or apply it inside no earlier than an hour before meals.
Can I give children?
Many people wonder whether it is possible to give propolis to children from coughing, and if so, from what age. Doctors say that this substance can be applied to babies up to one year old only as compresses or to lubricate the sinuses with a cotton swab in case of a cold. But inside you can use it after a year.
Propolis for children from cough is prepared in such a dosage: as many drops of an alcoholic solution of tincture are added to a glass of warm milk as the child’s life. So, if he is a year old, then drop one drop, if five years - 5 drops, if 10 - respectively, 10.
Be especially attentive to your child if you are giving him propolis for the first time. Pay attention to whether there is redness on the skin, if the mucous membrane has swollen, or if your health has worsened. After all, it is possible that it is your child who is allergic to honey and all products associated with it. So do not miss this moment.
If everything went well, cough propolis will always come to the rescue in case of childhood diseases.
Are there any children's tinctures?
Propolis tincture for coughs is prepared for children on their own, for it you only need to buy a 10-percent alcohol solution of this drug in a pharmacy. The difference in the treatment of children and adults is only in the dosage that we have already described above. Be guided by this principle: till the age of 14, children dilute the tincture in a glass of warm water or milk, adding as many drops as the child is.
How long can I apply?
If you feel unwell in the form of a cold, tincture of propolis for cough will come to the rescue. Its use should be strictly dosed, three times a day. You should also adhere to a clear regimen for taking this medication: half an hour before meals or an hour after. Follow this schedule throughout the course of treatment.
It is very important to pay attention to the therapeutic effect. If, after three to five days, cough propolis does not help, you do not see visible improvements, then it is better to consult your doctor and change the treatment tactic. Perhaps your disease is more serious and requires additional examination and consultation.
Although, as practice shows, cough propolis helps in almost 90 percent of cases. Moreover, this magnificent natural remedy not only treats colds and inflammations, but also strengthens the immune system.
Propolis oil can not be spoiled
Cough propolis can also be consumed with butter. You’ll have to work a little, but for the time of the cold you can independently prepare an excellent therapeutic product for the whole family, which can be used both internally and externally.
To do 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. In frozen form, it is perfectly crushed.
Then melt the butter in a bowl. Pour the chopped propolis in there and place the mixture in a water bath for about 30 minutes. Stir oil periodically and remove foam. Without cooling, strain this mixture through a double layer of gauze and send to the refrigerator.
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 you can give one teaspoon. Adults are recommended to consume such an oil in the amount of 1 teaspoon at a time. It is best to drink it with hot tea or milk. You can also just dilute it in milk or hot water.
This healing oil with propolis is good for lubricating the sinuses. It will be enough to apply a small amount of the mixture with cotton buds to the nasal passages. It is best to carry out this procedure before bedtime. First clean the nose of mucus and rinse it with warm water, and then you can lubricate the nasal passages.
If you are worried about a strong cough, you can also rub your chest with this oil to warm it. To do this, to one teaspoon of fat, you need to add half a teaspoon of propolis tincture, purchased at a pharmacy. With a warm mixture, rub the chest, bypassing the region of the heart, and wrap the patient with a woolen scarf or scarf for a couple of hours.
How to treat propolis for cough, according to which scheme, only you should choose. The main thing is that this wonderful drug will help to cope with a cold.