Using propolis to clean blood vessels and strengthen the heart

Propolis is a product of bees' vital activity. The nature of its formation has not been fully studied. It is a substance that resembles resin in its consistency.

The product is based on a mixture of wax and bee saliva, which contains botanical products collected in the surrounding area of the apiary.

By its chemical composition, propolis is a unique healing agent for the health of the cardiovascular system. Its cardioprotective properties are confirmed in research . It is used to prepare therapeutic mixtures that help reduce the level of bad cholesterol and clean blood vessels. Propolis does not have a constant chemical formula, so it is impossible to obtain its analogue in laboratories.

Useful properties

Various medical preparations are made on the basis of propolis. It is also actively used in folk medicine. It consists of 50-60% aromatic resins, 6% of: amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates and balms. It also contains cinnamic, ferulic and benzoic acids, and antibiotics. The composition of the product may contain from 5 to 15% essential oils.

One of the uses of propolis is the treatment and prevention of heart and vascular diseases. Every day, the human heart pumps an average of 14 thousand liters of blood. Contaminated blood vessels significantly increase the already serious burden on the heart.

When using propolis for medicinal purposes, you should always remember that the product obtained in different areas will differ in its properties.

In the course of numerous studies, scientists have revealed that the chemical compositions of bee products obtained in apiaries located even in the same area can differ significantly. In total, they contain more than 300 substances and compounds.

The most important of them for the cardiovascular system:

  • Flavonoids (under their action, the fragility of capillaries decreases).
  • Aromatic oils (stimulate energy metabolism in tissues).
  • Vitamins (they help to destroy free radicals, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood).

Propolis is very often called a remedy for a thousand diseases. Among its beneficial properties:

  1. Antioxidant. The product oxidizes lipids. This property is very important for the treatment of atherosclerosis of the brain.
  2. Regenerating. With the help of propolis, the heart muscle is restored after a heart attack.
  3. Cleansing. Medicinal products prepared on the basis of a bee product purify blood vessels from cholesterol plaques.
  4. Antimicrobial. Alcohol tinctures of propolis and its aqueous extract are used to fight fungi and bacteria.

In folk medicine, propolis is used to thin the blood. It helps to get rid of blood clots. With its help, the walls of blood vessels become more elastic, blood circulation and its fluidity improve. All this contributes to the normalization of blood pressure.

Propolis is also good for the brain. It improves memory, promotes concentration and improves mood.

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After a course of treatment with bee product, the rhythm of the heart is normalized, the process of cell growth and repair is accelerated.

It is assigned when:

  • Of ischemic disease.
  • Heart attack.
  • Angina pectoris.

Medicinal recipes based on it

Medicinal products prepared on the basis of bee products are widely used in folk medicine for the treatment of atherosclerosis. This is a disease of the vascular system, which cannot be avoided. Noticeable vascular problems begin to appear in people after 45-50 years of age. Regular cleaning can help keep them supple for years to come.

1. Tincture

Crushed propolis is used to prepare a medicinal product. To do this, it is pre-frozen. This is done in order to make it easier to grate the product. Vodka or alcohol can be used to prepare the tincture.

There are two ways to cook it:

  • Accelerated;
  • Traditional.

When preparing a medicinal product in an accelerated way, it can be taken immediately after mixing the ingredients. The basic recipe for accelerated preparation of tincture includes:

  1. 90 ml of 70% medical alcohol;
  2. 10 grams of crushed bee product.

Before mixing the components, the alcohol is heated in a water bath to 50 degrees, after which propolis is added to it.

You need to drink 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach 20-30 minutes before meals, mixing with water. It is possible to cleanse the body of cholesterol with the help of other medicinal tinctures based on bee products prepared in the traditional way.

Recipe

The period of infusion of the product is 3 days. Take on an empty stomach 30 minutes before meals, 7 drops mixed with water or milk. A medicinal product is prepared from 100 ml of medical alcohol and 5 grams of crushed propolis.

An important condition for the preparation of the product is to insist it in a dark place with room temperature. The course of treatment:

  1. 3 weeks of daily intake of the drug.
  2. 1 week break.

The full course consists of three such cycles.

Recipe

The ratio of propolis and alcohol in the tincture is 1:2. The duration of infusing the product is 3-4 weeks. The recipe is intended for an intensive course of cleaning blood and peripheral vessels. The medicinal product is added 1 teaspoon to a glass of milk and drunk 1 hour before meals 2-3 times a day.

Recipe

The solution is prepared from 100 grams of propolis and 0.5 liters of 70% medical alcohol in bottles with dark glass. The technological process of preparing a medicinal product consists of several stages:

  1. 1 stage. Propolis is placed in the freezer until it acquires sufficient hardness for grinding on a grater.
  2. 2 stage. Propolis frozen in the freezer is crushed and poured into a bottle, where alcohol is added. Everything is carefully sealed and shaken.
  3. Stage 3. The mixture placed in a bottle is placed for infusion for 12 days in a dark place. For the first 3 days, it must be thoroughly shaken 1-2 times a day.
  4. 4 stage. On the 13th day, the tincture is filtered, poured into a storage container and placed in the refrigerator.

The tincture prepared in this way does not lose its healing properties if properly stored for 3-4 years.

2. In combination with hawthorn

As a result of the combination of hawthorn and bee product, a medicinal product is obtained that has the ability to purify the blood and blood vessels of the brain, strengthen the heart muscle and calm the nervous system, enhance immunity and stimulate digestive processes in the human body.

The product is prepared on the basis of 20% or 30% alcohol tincture of propolis. It is mixed with pharmacy tincture of hawthorn in equal parts.

Take a mixture of 20-25 drops on an empty stomach 20 minutes before meals 2-3 times a day. It is recommended for those who suffer from hypertension, have palpitations and signs of coronary heart disease.

The drug has a pronounced anti-sclerotic effect. It helps to strengthen the heart muscle and enhance blood circulation processes in it.

Contraindications and side effects

The large number of beneficial properties of propolis does not mean that it has no contraindications.

It is not recommended to use it:

  • When allergic to API products. The acids contained in them can cause skin irritation and lower blood pressure.
  • During pregnancy and breast-feeding of children by women.
  • For pollinosis and acute eczema.
Hawthorn-based remedies are not recommended to be taken regularly for more than 1 month.

Doctors do not recommend using tincture to treat children under 18 years of age. You can not use it with inflammatory processes occurring in the body, exacerbation of peptic ulcer diseases, epilepsy and diseased kidneys. Before using the product, it is necessary to consult with your doctor.

General recommendations

Any cleaning course should begin with a visit to the attending physician. Not everyone can undergo such a procedure. Only a specialist can choose a technique that will help a person get rid of problems, and not acquire new ones.

During cleaning, it is necessary to:

  1. Adhere to the principles of a healthy diet, and even better, follow a special &171;heart&187; diet .
  2. Completely stop smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages .
  3. Significantly increase physical activity.
  4. Eat foods that are especially necessary for vascular health.

A healthy diet means a complete rejection of fatty foods. It is necessary to include a large amount in the diet vegetables and fruits . If there is a lack of protein in the body, you can add white dietary poultry or rabbit meat to the menu.

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At the slightest deterioration in health, the course of vascular cleansing stops.

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Conclusion

The effectiveness of the medicinal properties of propolis has been known since ancient times. Recipes of medicinal products based on it are widely used in medicine. In order not to harm your health, it is better to take them according to the method developed by your doctor. You can buy a ready-made propolis tincture at any pharmacy.