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How to use propolis: 3 tips to include the product in the diet

20/08/2020

Propolis is one of the main bee products. After all, she is responsible for protecting the hive and everything inside it. The function in our body is similar: studies prove that propolis has assets capable of strengthening immunity, fighting infections caused by viruses and bacteria and much more.

Therefore, including it in the daily diet is an excellent way to enjoy these benefits. To help you with this task, we have separated five ways on how to use propolis. Check out what they are and start enjoying this one of the greatest natural defenders.

Immunity shot

With an ongoing pandemic, looking for alternatives to increase immunity becomes imperative. For this reason, using propolis daily has become a powerful solution. After all, its high number of assets can bring benefits to the whole body.

The immunity shot, as it became known, consists of using water, lemon, propolis extract and other ingredients, such as turmeric or ginger, for example. Check out our two recipes:

Immunity Shot with Ginger and Turmeric

Ingredients:

1 lemon

1 teaspoon ginger and turmeric mixture 

20 drops of propolis

Preparation mode:

Mix all the ingredients, add some water and drink immediately.

Immunity shot with turmericIngredientes:

1 lemon

20 drops of propolis

1 spoon (coffee) of ground saffron

Preparation mode:

Squeeze the lemon, mix it with the other ingredients and add a little water or add it to the green juice. Drink immediately.

After ingesting the immunity shot, wait, preferably 30 minutes, to have breakfast. These recipes have antioxidant, detox and immunomodulatory action. In addition, it also reduces the action of free radicals and helps in intestinal balance, as it neutralizes the acids present in the organ and, therefore, leaves its pH more neutral.

How to use propolis for respiratory problems

If you want to use propolis to help alleviate respiratory problems, you can put a few drops of propolis extract in saline or boiled water and do steam inhalations. The solution can be used as needed.

If you are coughing, whether with or without phlegm, flu, sinusitis or tonsillitis, mix three to four drops of propolis extract in some tea. For a sore throat, add four to five drops of propolis extract to a cup of water and use as a gargle.

Wound healing

Propolis can also be a powerful ally for healing pimples and other wounds. You only need to apply one or two drops of propolis extract to the wound, three to four times a day.

Precautions when using propolis

Before using, it is important to check whether use may cause any unwanted reactions. Therefore, drip two drops of the extract on the skin and wait 30 minutes. If the region presents hypersensitivity, itching or redness, use should be avoided.

In addition, it is essential to consult a doctor and evaluate, in addition to the feasibility of use, whether any other supplementation is necessary.

Now that you know some of the different ways to use propolis, understand its benefits and properties in other articles on our blog. Enjoy and follow us on social media to stay on top of all Beeva news!