Propolis Tincture – 30 ml – by Salvita

Description

Propolis, or ‘bee glue’, is a sticky resinous substance produced by honey bees from different plant sources such as leaves, flowers, and bud exudates, modified by bee secretions and wax. It is collected from plants in a non-destructive way. Bees employ it to smooth out internal walls, seal cracks in the hives, as well as to defend the colony against infections due to its high antimicrobial properties and support their immunity. Therefore, bees use propolis to maintain their health and keep their hive sterile.

Propolis has various biological and pharmacological properties, attracting intense interest in its medicinal applications. With more than 300 biological active phytochemicals, Propolis is a complex, highly active, antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory agent. This natural antibiotic is the most scientifically studied of all beehive products and is becoming increasingly important in the treatment of compromised immune systems, especially where there is resistance to man-made antibiotics. Propolis is often taken at the beginning of winter or when there is prior knowledge of a hospital stay or travel by air. It is an ideal addition to the home medicine cabinet and has the added benefit of being analgesic when applied externally to wounds, stings, and skin trauma.

The Salvita ethanolic propolis extracts are made from the highest grade raw propolis that is ethically and sustainably harvested from holistically managed honeybees in pristine mountain apiaries in the Southern Western Cape Peninsula and Klein Karoo. The chemical and bioactive characteristics of propolis are highly dependent on its geographical origin. This optimised, ultraconcentrated formulation of propolis allows consumers to reap the full benefits of its unique biological properties.

Uses for bee propolis

• Propolis has powerful natural antibiotic, antiviral, antibacterial, antiseptic, and antifungal properties. Effective against infantile parasitosis.
• The main function of propolis is to act as immune stimulant or modulator, promoting the natural defenses and resistance to bacteria, viral, and fungal infections
• Propolis helps in healing of wounds, skin lesions, cold sores, and ulcers
• Propolis is phenomenal for mouth ulcers, the prevention of dental caries, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
• Propolis has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Propolis is known for its antiangiogenic properties.
• Propolis is very good for upper respiratory infections: sore throat, tonsillitis, tonsillitis pharyngitis, sinusitis and chronic rhino-sinusitis, as well as asthma and allergies.
• Proven positive effect on autoimmune thyroiditis and some other auto-immune diseases
• Known to alleviate and improve symptoms of cystitis (UTI)

Ingredients:

South African non-irradiated bee propolis, ethanol .

Contains no colourants, fillers, gluten, or preservatives.

Uses and dosages:

Take daily as a food supplement to maintain natural immunity and treat long-term conditions. It can also be used to treat acute conditions, infections, and inflammation.

 Acute conditions

Adults: 15 drops

Children 3 – 6 years: 2 – 3 drops

Children 6 – 12 years: 7 – 10 drops

Dilute in raw honey or 50 ml of water and take 3 x daily

Maintenance dose: half the therapeutic dosage twice daily

For sore throat: gargle and swallow

Ulcers and cold sores: add undiluted drops directly to infected area

For ear infections: mix 3x drops of propolis tincture with 5 ml of olive oil and drop 2x drops into the infected ear three times daily.

Eye infections: Dilute 5x drops of propolis in 25 ml of water and wash the infected eye with this dilution three to four times per day.

Asthma: 7 x drops of propolis in 50ml water twice daily

Note: To eliminate alcohol, add drops to hot water, allow it to cool and drink.

Propolis for children over age 3

Incorporating propolis into a child’s routine can help reduce the risk of contracting infectious diseases and boost the overall immune system. In addition to its antioxidant properties, propolis has antiviral, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties that can protect children from unwanted infections.