Propolis is a natural substance produced by bees with disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and healing properties.
Let’s find out the benefits and use of this natural remedy.
Propolis Non-alcoholic Mother Tincture: properties and benefits?
Propolis, what is it?
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La propolis is a resinous substance that bees collect from the buds and barks of some plants such as poplars, birches, pines, firs, horse chestnuts, willows, oaks and elms.. Therefore, it is a substance of purely plant origin even though bees, after harvest, process it with the addition of
wax
,
pollen
and
enzymes
produced by their own organism. The color can vary greatly in the shades of yellow, of the red, of the brown and the black. L’
smell
is strongly
aromatic
depending on the plant from which it is drawn.
What is Propolis used for? Let's find out the benefits of Propolis
Propolis is a substance that,basically, is needed by bees and then over the centuries has also been used by humans for its beneficial properties.
In fact, bees use this substance both for its biological properties (antibacterial and antifungal) both to close holes and cracks, to repair honeycombs and strengthen their thin edges, such as thermal insulation and to shelter the hive from draughts, to narrow access points to the nest to prevent the entry of invaders, and to prevent decomposition of the corpses of killed invaders by mummifying them.
It is currently estimated that the substances present in propolis are more than 300, and it is
composed largely of
resins
and balms (50 percent), wax (25 percent),
essential oils
volatiles (10%),
pollen
(5%), organic and mineral material (5%). Also very important are the
flavonoids
which, enhanced by the presence of anti-inflammatory and
vitamins
(C, E, B1, B2,
B6
,
PP
), play an important protective action on the
blood capillaries
.
The therapeutic characteristics of propolis are due to the combination of all these substances that give it mainly antibiotic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immuostimulant properties.
What is Propolis used for? Let's find out the benefits of Propolis
Propolis is a substance that,basically, is needed by bees and then over the centuries has also been used by humans for its beneficial properties.
In fact, bees use this substance both for its biological properties (antibacterial and antifungal) both to close holes and cracks, to repair honeycombs and strengthen their thin edges, such as thermal insulation and to shelter the hive from drafts, to narrow access points to the nest to prevent invaders from entering, and to prevent decomposition of the corpses of killed invaders by mummifying them.
It is currently estimated that the substances present in propolis are more than 300, and it is
composed largely of
resins
and balms (50 percent), wax (25 percent),
essential oils
volatiles (10%),
pollen
(5%), organic and mineral material (5%). Also very important are the
flavonoids
which, enhanced by the presence of anti-inflammatory and
vitamins
(C, E, B1, B2,
B6
,
PP
), play an important protective action on the
blood capillaries
.
The therapeutic characteristics of propolis are due to the combination of all these substances that give it mainly antibiotic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immuostimulant properties.
Propolis Mother Tincture
Mother tincture (TM) is a liquid preparation, obtained by extracting fresh drug by
percolation
o
maceration
with a suitable solvent. The solvent most used in mother tinctures is a hydroalcoholic solution (water + alcohol) with a variable alcohol content (most often between 60 ° and 80 °) depending on the solubility of the active ingredients to be extracted.
Propolis mother tincture is an herbal preparation extracted from raw Propolis, which is macerated in a 1:10 ratio in a solution of water and Alcohol. It is an herbal remedy
believed to be useful
for cold diseases, other respiratory system affections and oral cavity affections.
Propolis Alcohol-free: what is it?
In recent years, Mother Tinctures extracted with the
Vegetable Glycerin
instead of Alcohol, which makes them better in several respects.
In addition, since Glycerin is a less potent type of solvent and therefore less extractive than Alcohol, innovative extraction techniques are used, such as the
Ultrasonic Extraction
.
Ultrasound Extraction is an innovative, clean, quick and easy extraction technique that allows the extraction of active ingredients from plants and medicinal plants in particular and the production of quality phytoextracts, taking advantage of the exclusively mechanical action exerted by the cavitation effect produced by sound waves.
Alcohol-free Pilosella Mother Tincture is obtained by hydroglyceric maceration of crude Propolis, again at a ratio of 1:10, and is an innovative type of
Mother Tinctures
, which having been obtained by the ultrasonic process, makes it better from several points of view.
We at Vonderweid, thanks to our 20 years of experience in the field of Food Supplements and after a long process of research and development in our laboratories for the production of
Non-alcoholic Mother Tinctures
, we have managed to obtain a product with the desired characteristics.
Our non-alcoholic mother tinctures are classified as.
Dietary Supplements
and are regularly notified to the
Ministry of Health
.
Propolis Alcohol-free: properties and indications
La
Alcohol-Free Mother Tincture of Propolis
, o
Glyceric Macerate of Propolis
, is a natural remedy that is attributed with aAntibacterial, Antibiotic, Antimicrobial and Antiviral activity due to the synergistic effect of the substances within it, which are estimated to be more than 300. That is why it is used as a natural remedy for the Immune System.
It is suggested to supplement the normal dietary regimen with the use of 20 drops dissolved in a glass of water 2/3 times a day
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
PROPOLIS BENEFITS?
The benefits of Propolis are mainly exploited to alleviate flu symptoms and especially sore throat
RAW PROPOLIS, WHAT IS IT?
Raw Propolis, also called Pure or Raw, is taken directly from the grids where the bees have laid it down. There are different types of raw Propolis: Pure Propolis from grids, which is free of all impurities and can be chewed directly; or Propolis from scrapings: Raw Propolis is scraped from the walls and frames of the hive. And, since it may have impurities, it is used exclusively for solutions because it is carefully filtered.
PROPOLIS WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Propolis serves both humans and bees. In fact, bees use this substance both for its biological properties (antibacterial and antifungal) and both as a thermal insulation. In humans, however, is used as a natural remedy for the immune system and for respiratory tract affections
PROPOLIS CONTRAINDICATIONS?
Propolis can cause allergic reactions, especially in people allergic to bees or bee products. These effects may include mouth irritation or oral ulcers, among others.
PROPOLIS FOR CHILDREN?
If you decide, on the advice of your doctor or nutritionist, to use propolis for its benefits in children as well, it is recommended that you choose products based on alcohol-free propolis
PROPOLIS WITHOUT ALCOHOL?
La
Alcohol-Free Mother Tincture of Propolis
, o
Glyceric Macerate of Propolis
, is a natural remedy obtained from
Vegetable Glycerin
instead of Alcohol, which makes them better in many ways. Alcohol-free Propolis Mother Tincture is obtained by hydro-glyceric maceration of crude Propolis, again at a ratio of 1:10, and is an innovative type of
Mother Dyes
, which having been obtained by the ultrasonic process, makes it better from several points of view.