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Propolis for cough is an effective treatment method that will quickly get rid of the disease. The beekeeping product is used for both adults and children. The unique composition allows the use of propolis in the treatment of wet and dry cough.
The benefits of propolis for coughs
Propolis has a lot of medicinal properties; therefore, it is actively used for coughs as part of decoctions, tinctures, solutions for inhalation, oils, milk, ointments and other products.
The benefits of beekeeping products for colds are as follows:
- strengthens the immune system;
- for chronic cough, used as a prophylactic;
- thanks to its antibacterial effect, it destroys harmful bacteria that cause the disease;
- suppresses the development of the inflammatory process;
- relieves spasm;
- has an antioxidant effect;
- thins mucus and stimulates expectoration;
- speeds up recovery.
The effectiveness of treatment with propolis at home for cough
Cough is a symptom that accompanies colds and pathologies of the respiratory system.
Propolis is effective in treating cough with:
- prolonged coughing in adults and children;
- infections of the upper respiratory tract and larynx;
- sinusitis, pharyngitis, including chronic ones;
- complications from respiratory diseases;
- bronchitis of various types;
- sore throat and sore throat.
The product is a natural antibiotic, so it is effective in treating coughs and other colds.
Recipe for milk with propolis for cough
Milk will make the drink softer and enhance its beneficial effects. Perfectly softens the throat and stimulates the removal of mucus from the lungs.
Recipe 1
Ingredients:
- ½ milk;
- 10 g crushed propolis.
Preparation:
- The milk is poured into a saucepan, boiled and cooled until hot, but not scalding.
- Add crushed raw materials and stir thoroughly. Return to low heat and cook for 20 minutes.
- The finished drink is filtered, cooled and the hardened wax is removed. Store propolis tincture with cough milk in the refrigerator.
Recipe 2
Milk with propolis and honey will help get rid of cough and sore throat. Prepare the drink immediately before use. The milk is boiled, cooled until hot and 5 ml of honey and 10 drops of alcohol tincture are added. Stir the mixture well and drink hot in small sips before bed.
How to take propolis for cough for adults
A decoction of milk and propolis for cough is taken 20 minutes before a meal, 1 dessert spoon.
Drink a glass of the mixture of milk and tincture before bed in small sips. The course of treatment is a week.
Using milk with propolis for coughs for children
It is better to prepare cough milk for children with a water-based propolis tincture. Honey is added to taste. The medicine will be more effective and more pleasant to taste if you add 1 g of butter to it.
Add 2 drops of milk to a third of a glass of milk, stir and give to the child.
Recipe for propolis tincture for cough
Propolis tincture effectively fights cough. It is prepared with alcohol, vodka or water. Take by mixing with other liquids.
Recipe 1
Ingredients:
- 100 ml of vodka or alcohol;
- 20 g of crushed bee product.
Preparation:
- The alcohol is poured into a bowl. Place it in a water bath and heat it to 30 °C.
- Add crushed propolis and stir. Keep in a water bath for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The prepared propolis tincture in cough alcohol is filtered and poured into a dark glass bottle. Insist for 24 hours.
Recipe 2
Ingredients:
- 0.5 l of vodka;
- 40 g of bee raw materials.
Preparation:
- Propolis is placed in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Then finely rubbed or placed in a bag and beaten with a hammer until fine crumbs are obtained.
- The prepared product is poured into a glass container and filled with vodka. Leave in a dark place for 2 weeks, shaking the contents daily.
- The finished tincture is filtered, poured into dark bottles and sealed tightly.
Recipe 3. Without alcohol
Ingredients:
- 2 cups boiling water;
- 200 g of beekeeping product.
Preparation:
- Freeze the propolis for three hours. Grind the product in any convenient way and place in a saucepan.
- Pour boiling water over and place on low heat. Cook for about half an hour. Cool.
- Strain the finished tincture and pour into dark bottles.
Recipe 4. Tincture for children
Ingredients:
- 100 ml alcohol 70%;
- 10 g propolis.
Prepare:
- Finely grate the frozen raw material or wrap it in paper and beat it with a hammer until fine crumbs are obtained.
- Place the prepared product in a glass container, add the specified amount of alcohol, close the lid tightly and shake.
- Leave the solution for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Filter, pour into dark bottles, cork and store in the refrigerator.
How to take propolis tincture for coughing for children
Propolis tincture with alcohol is contraindicated for children under 3 years of age. Children from 3 to 12 years old are prescribed 5 drops three times a day. Children over 14 years of age can take adult dosage. The tincture is first diluted in a small amount of warm water or milk. The course of treatment is a week.
A water-based tincture is indicated for inflammatory diseases of the lower and upper respiratory tract.
How to drink propolis for a cough for an adult
For inflammatory processes of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by cough, flu, colds and ARVI, dilute 20 drops of tincture in a spoonful of milk and drink immediately. The course of treatment lasts two weeks.
For tracheitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, dilute 10 drops of tincture in boiled milk and take 3 times a day.
Other propolis recipes for coughs
Propolis for cough in adults and children is treated not only with tincture, the product is prepared according to other recipes.These can be ointments, solutions for inhalation, propolis oil, or used in its pure form.
Chewing propolis
The easiest way to treat a cough is to chew the product in its pure form. Take 3 g of propolis and chew it for 15 minutes. Then take a break for an hour and repeat the procedure. You need to chew the product up to 5 times a day. Children will especially like this option, but the baby should be warned that under no circumstances should they swallow “chewing gum.”
The taste of the bee product will become more pleasant if it is dipped in honey or jam before use.
Ointment for rubbing
Propolis ointment prepared at home is an effective natural cough remedy. Used for treatment in the initial stages and chronic forms of the disease.
There are several options for using ointment for coughs.
- Rubbing the chest. Experts recommend performing the procedure before bed. When a cough occurs, the drug is applied to the back and chest, thoroughly rubbing into the skin. Then the patient is wrapped up and left in bed until the product is completely absorbed.
- Applying a compress or applying a thin cake to the area of the lungs and bronchi. A layer of ointment is applied to a cotton cloth and applied to the chest. Cover the top with wax paper and insulate it. The method allows you to enhance expectoration and speed up the healing process.
- Ingestion. For this treatment method, an ointment is prepared based on goat fat. When children cough, dissolve one teaspoon of ointment in a glass of warm milk and give it to drink in small sips. Adults are prescribed 20 ml of ointment with warm milk throughout the day.
Recipe 1. Cough ointment with propolis
- Place 2 wooden sticks on the bottom of a large saucepan.Place a smaller container on top. Pour water into the larger one so that the smaller pan does not float.
- Take the ingredients in the ratio: 1 part bee product 2 parts fatty base (this can be any fat of plant or animal origin).
- Place the prepared structure on the fire and heat it to 95 °C. Boil the ointment for an hour. Remove floating propolis impurities.
- Mix the resulting mass, filter and pour into a glass container.
Recipe 2. Propolis ointment with cocoa
Ingredients:
- ½ l vasiline;
- 20 g propolis;
- 100 g cocoa.
Preparation:
- Vaseline is placed in a saucepan and melted in a water bath.
- Frozen propolis is crushed and sent to a fatty base. Cocoa is also sent here.
- Simmer, stirring, for ten minutes. Bring to a boil, cool and pour into a glass container.
Propolis oil for cough
This is an excellent remedy for treating dry and wet cough.
Ingredients:
- ½ stick of butter;
- 15 g propolis.
Preparation:
- Place the beekeeping product in the freezer for half an hour. Grind on a grater.
- Melt the butter in a water bath.
- Pour the crushed raw materials into it and heat over low heat for half an hour, periodically removing the foam.
- Strain the oil and pour into a dry, clean container. Keep refrigerated.
The medicine is taken one teaspoon per day.
Children under three years of age are prescribed a third of a spoon. It is recommended to drink the ointment with hot milk or tea. The product is used to treat the sinuses, applying the ointment with a cotton swab. It is better to perform the procedure at night.
For a severe cough, rub the medicine into the chest, excluding the heart area, and wrap it with a scarf.
Inhalations
For dry cough, inhalation is the most effective treatment method. They stimulate the discharge of sputum and strengthen local immunity.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp. purified water;
- 100 g of beekeeping product.
Preparation:
- Pour water into a saucepan, add crushed raw materials and cook over low heat for about ten minutes, stirring constantly.
- The resulting mixture is cooled slightly, covered with a warm blanket and bowed over the container with the broth.
- Inhale the steam deeply for five minutes twice a day.
The liquid can be used up to 10 times, warming it up each time until steam appears.
Precautionary measures
In case of an overdose, interruptions in heart rhythm, changes in blood pressure, vomiting, drowsiness, and loss of strength may occur. In this case, you must stop treatment and consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Propolis for cough can be used for treatment only if there are no contraindications:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- urticaria, diathesis and other skin rashes;
- allergies and intolerance to bee products.
Products based on beekeeping products are not used for treatment if the cough is not associated with a cold, but is a complication of pathologies of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. In any case, before using propolis products, you should consult a specialist.
