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Beeswax is a relatively thin layer of cut tops of honeycombs used by beekeepers to produce wax. The medicinal properties of zabrus, how to take and store it, have long been known, since it is a constant companion of bee honey, and its yield percentage during honey collection is quite high. One can even say that in terms of the range of useful properties, zabrus is somewhat ahead of honey, since in addition to honey, it also contains wax.
What is a fence in beekeeping
Bee cap or "honey stamp" is a by-product of beekeeping, which is the residue from cutting off the top of the cap of a clogged honeycomb. The origin of its name is explained by the fact that the part of the honeycomb that is “behind the timber” of the hive frame is cut off with a special knife.
Bees seal the honey in the combs when it is ready using wax cap structures. That is, the bee bar consists of wax. If the honeycomb is sealed, the honey inside is ready for use.The presence of a signet over the entire area of the hive frame indicates that this frame can be used for distilling honey.
Immediately before pumping out the honey, the signet is cut from the honeycomb using a special tool - an apiary knife. The honeycombs are sent for forcing, and the signet is placed with the lid up so that honey can flow freely from it. Sometimes the signet is given to the bees so that they can select honey from it.
Dry signet is used for wax production or for medicinal purposes. It is reheated in special ovens -wax furnaces. It is believed that the highest quality wax is obtained from the strands. This may be so, since the chemical compositions of the wax from the walls of the honeycomb and the wax from the bar are different.
The color of the signet can be very different. It is influenced by the following parameters:
- honey collection time;
- weather;
- type of bee.
During the absence of natural bee bribes, for example, in the fall, when the bees are artificially fed with sugar, the signet turns brown. In the vast majority of other cases, the color of the signet is white, which is due to the presence of an air “plug” between the honey in the combs and their wax cover.
This method of sealing honeycombs is called “wet sealing”.
The taste of honey signet is sweetish, with a pronounced honey tint. When chewed, it breaks up into many small lumps.
Composition of honey strand
Currently, almost everything is known about the composition of the lining. The basis of bee pelage is wax, which contains a large amount of free fatty acids.
The honey seal contains:
- vitamin E or tocopherol;
- B vitamins;
- vitamin C;
- carotene;
- retinol
In addition, bee pellets contain many essential oils, saturated hydrocarbons, aromatic and pigmenting substances. It contains both antioxidants and lipids. Also, the bee bar contains a small amount of protein, bee glue and other secretions of the bee glands.
The mineral composition of bee strands is also very diverse. It includes:
- potassium;
- calcium;
- phosphorus;
- manganese;
- iron.
In general, it is difficult to find a product with such a diverse composition of components.
What are the benefits of a bee fence?
Despite the fact that the benefits of zabrus for the body (as in general, any means and methods of apitherapy) have not yet been confirmed from the standpoint of evidence-based medicine, it is very widely used in folk practices.
Moreover, the use of almost any beekeeping product (from honey to dead bees), at a minimum, does not have negative consequences. The only exception is cases of individual intolerance and allergies.
According to folk medicine, the beneficial properties of zabrus are manifested in the treatment of the following diseases:
- For acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections, bee brush helps strengthen the immune system, weakens inflammatory processes in the sinuses and throat, and improves sputum discharge.
- For diseases of the respiratory system, it alleviates the occurrence of sinusitis, sore throat, and rhinitis. Used to eliminate symptoms of allergic manifestations. Cures hay fever.
- For diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, it activates the work of the exocrine and internal secretion glands, improves intestinal motility, accelerates metabolic processes, and normalizes appetite.
- For diseases of the cardiovascular system, it helps cleanse the blood and improve its quality, reduces the concentration of cholesterol, and normalizes the functioning of the heart muscle.
- Dental problems. Helps reduce inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes, cleanses tooth enamel, stimulates salivation, helps with stomatitis and gingivitis. Its use is recommended as a side therapy for periodontal disease. Also, bee bark and propolis are recommended as a means of caries prevention. In general, it is precisely this application, the solution to dental problems, that is considered the most important way to use bee bar.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is believed that this remedy is good for arthritis and arthrosis, and helps in the treatment of spinal osteochondrosis. It is prescribed as an additional therapy for osteomyelitis and joint pathology.
Zabrus treatment
The beneficial properties of bee pelt are mainly used in folk medicine. There are various ways to use honey signet in the treatment and prevention of diseases of various body systems.
Dental guard against caries
The method of using the drug in the treatment and prevention of dental cavities in general is the simplest and most natural - chewing it. The standard dosage is 1 tablespoon for adults or 1 teaspoon for children.
Chewing lasts for 10-20 minutes, while the lump of the drug must be moved throughout the entire volume of the oral cavity, as is done with chewing gum.
In some cases, it is permissible to use a brush instead of toothpaste. Teeth brushing is carried out with a soft or medium-hard toothbrush for 10-15 minutes.
For sinusitis
Treatment of sinusitis with the help of zabrus is carried out as follows: you need to chew 1 teaspoon of the drug for 15 minutes 6-8 times a day.
In case of advanced form of sinusitis, the single dose of the drug should be increased. The required amount in this case is 1 tablespoon.
For pancreatitis
For pancreatitis, honey signet is used as an auxiliary drug that creates a layer that envelops the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum. It is used in combination with propolis.
Consume 2 times a day before meals. It is necessary to thoroughly chew and swallow a mixture consisting of 1 tsp half an hour before meals. bee pellet and 1 tsp. propolis. The course of treatment is 1 month.
For allergies
Use as a remedy for allergies is based on “training” the body’s immune system to resist the factors that cause it. The signet contains in small quantities many allergens: from bee honey to pollen and essential oils. Regularly entering the body in negligibly small doses, they “train” the body to cope with their toxic effects.
Therefore, the course of treatment for allergies in this case lasts quite a long time - from six months to 8 months. Treatment consists of daily consumption of 6-8 tsp. drug during the day. It must be chewed for 15 minutes as standard.
In case of exacerbation of allergies, it is recommended to take a large dose of the drug - chew up to 1-1.5 tablespoons. It will not allow allergies to develop rapidly; in addition, the use of a signet will relieve swelling of the mucous membrane.
For a sore throat
For sore throats, the antibacterial properties of honey signet are used.It must be consumed every half hour, dissolving small balls weighing no more than 1 g. The resorption time of such a ball will be about 5 minutes. It is recommended to use this treatment no more than 6 hours a day.
Thanks to short breaks between chewing, a permanent protective layer is created on the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract, preventing the spread of infection.
For acne
The drug is used not only to treat minor acne rashes, but also for serious problems in the form of purulent pimples or even boils. To combat these phenomena, you should prepare an antibacterial compress in which the signet will be one of the active components.
The second component will be bee nectar. For this purpose, it would be optimal to use buckwheat nectar. The third component will be medical alcohol.
The components are mixed in equal proportions, the resulting mixture is applied to problem areas of the skin for up to half an hour. It is allowed to use such a compress no more than 3 times a day.
For joint diseases
For diseases of the joints, an ointment made using a bar is used. Apply this ointment to problem areas and leave it for 30 minutes to 2 hours, 1-2 times a day.
Composition of the ointment:
- base (vegetable oil, olive, ghee, etc.) – 100 g;
- bar - 15 g;
- dead bees – 5-10g.
The components are mixed in a water bath at a temperature of no more than + 50 °C. After which the ointment cools down, it is placed in the refrigerator, where it thickens.
Before use, the required amount of ointment should be heated.
For immunity
To boost immunity, a course lasting from 1 to 2 months is used with daily use of a small amount of the drug (no more than 1 teaspoon per day). However, it is necessary to chew it extremely slowly.
If, in the prevention of various diseases, chewing time was about 15 minutes, then in the case of using immuno-supportive therapy, this should be done for about half an hour, without being excessively active. That is, you should not work your jaws too hard when chewing the bar.
For gastrointestinal diseases
The procedure for preventing gastrointestinal diseases is similar to the use of zabrus for pancreatitis, with the only difference being that the ratio of propolis and zabrus will not be 1 to 1, but 1 to 2. Procedures can be carried out from 1 to 3 times a day.
Against cough
The algorithm is similar to the treatment of sore throat - constant maintenance of the cover on the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. In this case, you can use not small balls, but full doses of 1 tsp. The pause between applications depends on the intensity of the cough. The recommended time is from half an hour to an hour.
During the day, it is not recommended that such a procedure last more than 6 hours.
How to take zabrus
The use of the medicinal properties of zabrus can be carried out in various ways. The classic option for using bee pellets is to use it in its pure form, without any additives.
The product should not be processed by heat as its melting point is very low and any overheating is harmful to it. Grinding the product is also not recommended, since this significantly increases the rate of evaporation of essential oils and desiccation of many components.
Attention! By “heat treatment” one should not mean only the boiling process. Already when heated to + 55 ° C, most beekeeping products, which include honey and honey, lose up to 80% of their beneficial properties!
It is advisable to cut the bee bar into fairly large pieces and chew it for several minutes, just as one chews chewing gum. In this case, saliva manages to dissolve almost all active and beneficial substances, and they are relatively quickly absorbed into the body through the surface of the oral mucosa.
Is it possible to swallow zabrus
Swallowing barb does not have any negative consequences. In addition, it is even recommended to use it internally for the following diseases:
- constipation;
- bloating;
- pain in the stomach;
- inflammation of the bile ducts;
- problems with the functioning of the liver and gallbladder.
Contraindications for casting
The benefits and harms of bee pelting have already been fairly well studied. In its pure form, the product, devoid of comb honey, does not pose a threat to allergy sufferers; moreover, it is an excellent remedy for eliminating allergy symptoms.
The only contraindication for use is individual intolerance to wax. Although this deviation does not occur often, its probability should not be discounted. If you are afraid of manifestations of such intolerance, you should start any course of treatment with zabrus with small doses.
Therefore, if there is an allergy or individual intolerance to cosmetic wax, there is a high probability of individual intolerance to beeswax. In this case, the bar should be used with extreme caution.
Children should be given a bee bar starting from the age of three. This is a common age for introducing problem foods and similar types of medications into the diet. There are no special recommendations for monitoring the child’s condition.
Pregnant women are allowed to use the bar only after consultation with the supervising doctor.
Terms and conditions of storage
Bee baling is usually sold in glass jars with an airtight lid. This greatly simplifies the process of organizing its storage. An excellent preservative that preserves the properties of bee pellets is honey. The less honey there is, the higher the requirements for its storage conditions.
With a brus/honey ratio in a sealed container of 1 to 1, such a container can be stored even at room temperature (+ 20-22 ° C) for 3 years. If there is less honey, then it is necessary to use a refrigerator for storage (temperature + 8-10 ° C).
During storage, the jar with the lining should not be exposed to direct sunlight or kept in a room with a high level of humidity.
The safety of all active components in the timber, subject to storage conditions, is ensured for about 2 years. During the third year of storage, about 15-20% of the components lose their properties. In the fourth year, zabrus can still be eaten, but it will no longer be of any value from a medical point of view.
Conclusion
Many people still wonder what the medicinal properties of the barb are, how to take the barb and what the consequences will be. It is safe to say that there is no negative effect from its use (in the form of rare cases of individual intolerance to wax).Bee brush has a positive effect on many body systems and helps keep the oral cavity in excellent condition. In addition, given the hypoallergenic nature of wax, zabrus is one of the best antiallergic drugs.
