In the pharmacy network, you can freely purchase alcoholic tincture of propolis . But this form of the drug is not suitable for everyone. Therefore, it is desirable to purchase natural bee glue and learn how to insist propolis independently. With such skills it is easy to prepare a remedy not only on the basis of alcohol, but softer liquids - vodka, water and oil.
How to insist on propolis on vodka?
To produce a quality tincture, a good, preferably home-made vodka concentration of at least 40% is required. It is worth noting that the agent under consideration turns out to be less saturated than alcohol solution, therefore, it almost does not irritate the mucous membranes with the inner and skin during external use.
The final result depends directly on the proportions of propolis. It is advisable to follow the recommendations of experienced beekeepers.
Tincture recipe
Ingredients:
- propolis solid - 80 g;
- vodka - 1000 ml.
Preparation and use
Hold propolis in the freezer for a while, then grate it finely. Pour the shavings into a bottle or other container of dark glass, pour vodka, close the container tightly. Infuse at room temperature, shaking the contents 3 times a day. After 2 weeks, you can rearrange the product in the refrigerator and start taking it.
How to insist propolis on water at home?
Prepare the described variety of tincture is slightly more difficult, since natural propolis almost does not dissolve in water.
Traditional Recipe
Ingredients:
- propolis - 90 g;
- distilled water - 3 cups.
Preparation and use
Shred propolis, combine with water. Put the mixture on a water bath and, continuously stirring with a wooden spoon, warm for 45-55 minutes, but not more than 1 hour. Filter the resulting substance through 2-3 layers of gauze. Pour the contents into a bottle of dark glass, insist for 3 hours. After this, the tincture is ready for use.
How to insist on propolis in oil?
There are recipes of this drug, offering to mix vegetable oil and alcohol tincture of propolis. But it is better to make this remedy in an ancient way, which is used by experienced beekeepers.
The recipe for propolis oil
Ingredients:
- propolis - 50 g;
- olive, sea-buckthorn , corn or other oil - 250 ml.
Preparation and use
Slice the propolis in thin strips, add to the bottom of the jar a thick, preferably dark, glass. Pour the bee glue oil. Close the lid with a lid, put it in a warm place with a temperature of about 40-45 degrees. You can put the jar on the heating battery. For 4 weeks every day, shake the mixture a little. A month later, you can use the oil infusion.