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Little known facts
Bees use propolis with beewax to create their hives. Propolis has a sweet smell. The resin-like substance is collected from tree buds and other plant-life. It's assumed that the bees seal cracks and joints of their hives to protect the colony from natural problems like rain.
The use of bee propolis is said to have been used back in the 1rst century A.D. Ancient Roman philosopher, Celsus wrote how much he valued propolis as a great medicinal product when he made a recipe for prepared poultices of resin. Manuscripts in the Islamic book of the Koran from 500 A.D. to 700 A.D. talks about bee propolis treating skin disorders and bronchial catarrh, and aiding in blood purification.
Russian scientists have proven that bee propolis helps to start the process called, phagocytosis that helps to destoy bacteria and improve white blood cells.
Bee propolis is known to be a great source of minerals, including iron, zinc and manganese.
True effects
When I took bee propolis, this one bruise I had on my leg was completely gone in the first two days. Of course, there was that yellow after effect, but that was also gone very soon. Propolis is said to be very effective in treating skin cancers, ulcers, and melanomas.
Since bee propolis is a natural and powerful antibiotic, this herbal medicine can help treat and cure infections, especially in the mouth and throat. Bee propolis will give the thyroid glands a booster; thereby, improving your immunities and resistance to infections.
Propolis will help in healing broken bones, and treating disorders of gums, throats and mouths.
Disorders, irritations, ailments, and bodily systems treated by Bee Propolis
Abscesses
Acne - This should be self-explanatory. But, in case you don't know what acne is exactly, I'll tell you. Acne or acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of the skin, made obvious by lesions commonly known as zits, pimples or spots.
Arteriosclerosis - A disease that affects blood vessels in which there is serious inflammation in the walls of certain arteries.
High blood pressure - This should be self-explanatory. But let's get into it for argument's sake. High blood pressure or hypertension is when the pressure in your blood in chronically elevated. This can lead to heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes.
Bruises - Blood vessels that have become damaged and clotted due to superficial lesions on the skin. But you can also get bruises in deeper areas of the body which are called a "contusion".
Burns - This should be self-explanatory.
Corns - Thickened skin that is commonly found on the feet, including on toes and between toes. If you find a wart on your foot, it's known as a seed corn.
Cystitis - Simply put, cystitis is an inflammation of your urinary bladder.
Duodenal ulcers - You can get ulcers just about anywhere on your body. Ulcers are open sores of the skin, eyes or mucous membranes. They can leave your skin looking like the surface of some dead, alien planet. It's really not something you'll ever want to see. Duodenal ulcers can be found on the first portion of the small intestine.
Dry eczema - It's a general term for cases of dry skin inflammation. If you have redness, oozing or crusted parts of your skin, you might just have some form of eczema. Bet you wanted to read all about eczema. I'm cruel, but I'm not that cruel.
Gastric ulcers - You can get ulcers just about anywhere on your body. Ulcers are open sores of the skin, eyes or mucous membranes. They can leave your skin looking like the surface of some dead, alien planet. It's really not something you'll ever want to see. Duodenal ulcers can be found on the first portion of the small intestine. Gastric ulcers are found in the area of the stomach.
Gum disorders - The gums or gingiva is the tissue that lays over the teeth. This tissue can be host to any number of diseases and deficiencies, including gingivitis (an inflammation of the gums).
Halitosis - Simply put, it's when you have bad breath which can be caused by bad hygiene or infection.
Herpes lesions - Also known as herpes simplex or even the Herpes simplex virus (HSV), this nasty disease can pop up on your genitals, your lips, just about anywhere on your body. You'll find fluid-filled blisters and sores on your skin. You'll experience prodromal systems just before the virus strikes and then, it'll become blatantly obvious that you've got herpes. It begins with irritation of the skin, and itching in the infected areas. Just hope you never catch it.
Immune system stimulant - Your immune system will help fight off viruses, infections and diseases trying to invade your body.
Mouth and throat infections
Migraine headaches - Simply put, a migraine is a recurrent, intense headache confined to one side of the head. Symptoms are nausea, vomiting and visual problems.
Mouth ulcers - You can get ulcers just about anywhere on your body. Ulcers are open sores of the skin, eyes or mucous membranes. They can leave your skin looking like the surface of some dead, alien planet. It's really not something you'll ever want to see. Duodenal ulcers can be found on the first portion of the small intestine. Gastric ulcers are found in the area of the stomach. Mouth ulcers are found in or around the mouth.
Pneumonia - This is a dangerous bug, caused by an inflammation of the lungs. This inflammation can be caused by any number of things, including viruses and bacteria. You can even get pneumonia by inhaling certain poisonous gases. Not that I'd ever advise you to inhale said gases.
Prostrate trouble - The prostrate gland is a gland similar in size and shape to a chestnut generally found in men. Disorders of the prostrate include hypertrophy or enlargement of the prostrate gland, and prostatitis or simply an inflammation of the prostrate.
Psoriasis - A disease in which the skin will become reddish and scaly - in small patches or large patches, Psoriasis is infectious and can spread to cover a great portion of the human body. This can be confused with leprosy. The skin appears sickly, but it's not as much lethal as it is a pain in the butt. Regardless, it's not something I would want growing over my body.
Respiratory ailments - If we're going to talk about respiratory ailments, we should probably clarify what the respiratory system is exactly. The respiratory system generally includes certain tubes and organs; such as, the bronchi (a tube that carries air to the lungs) and the diaphragm (pulls air in and pushes it out). Ailments include the obstructive conditions like bronchitis, restrictive conditions like fibrosis, and vascular diseases like pulmonary adema.
Shingles - Also known as Herpes zoster, shingles are reddish, painful blistered that appear in patches. They are a reactivation of the primary infection that causes chickenpox, varicella zoster virus. This condition can come straight from you spinal cord. Like psoriasis or ulcers, it's not something I would want to find on my skin.
Skin problems - This should be self-explanatory.
Stomach ulcers - You can get ulcers just about anywhere on your body. Ulcers are open sores of the skin, eyes or mucous membranes. They can leave your skin looking like the surface of some dead, alien planet. It's really not something you'll ever want to see. Duodenal ulcers can be found on the first portion of the small intestine. Gastric ulcers are found in the area of the stomach. Mouth ulcers are found in or around the mouth.
Throat
Bee propolis aides the healing of the throat by accelerating new cell growth.
Tonsilitis - Inflammation of the lymphoid tissue (tonsils) in the back of the mouth.
Ulcers - You can get ulcers just about anywhere on your body. Ulcers are open sores of the skin, eyes or mucous membranes. They can leave your skin looking like the surface of some dead, alien planet. It's really not something you'll ever want to see. Duodenal ulcers can be found on the first portion of the small intestine. Gastric ulcers are found in the area of the stomach. Mouth ulcers are found in or around the mouth.
Warts - There several kinds. One is a small, horny outgrowth on the skin, usually caused from a viral origin. Also, we're talking about a cauliflower or a solid blister forming somewhere on your body. Think of genital warts. Squirming yet? That's how I was feeling when I researched some of this stuff.
Herbal First Aide
No home should be without this recipe for an herbal first aide kit.
You must have Aloe Vera. The gel from the plant's leaves will help in relieving pain, and healing burns and cuts. Believe me, I know this works.
Also, you should have Arnica. Another healing gel that will take the blue out of bruises.
Take Calendula. When taken as a tea, this dry leaf will help clean cuts.
For indigestion, anxiety and insomnia, take some Chamomile in tea form.
You should most definitely take Echinachea if you want to treat the flu or the common cold.
Gingerroot is great for relaxing the stomach, killing nausea, and putting an end to motion sickness.
Keep a bottle of Witch Hazel handy to stop infections, and heal minor burns and rashes.
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