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Cough propolis is an effective method of treatment that will quickly get rid of the disease. The beekeeping product is used for both adults and children. The unique composition allows propolis to be used in the treatment of wet and dry coughs.
The benefits of propolis for coughing
Propolis has a lot of medicinal properties, therefore it is actively used for coughing as part of decoctions, tinctures, solutions for inhalation, oils, milk, ointments and other means.
The benefits of a beekeeping product for colds are as follows:
- strengthens the immune system;
- for chronic cough, it is used as a prophylactic agent;
- thanks to its antibacterial effect, it destroys harmful bacteria that caused the disease;
- suppresses the development of the inflammatory process;
- relieves spasm;
- has an antioxidant effect;
- liquefies phlegm and stimulates its expectoration;
- accelerates recovery.
The effectiveness of propolis treatment 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;
- complications of 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.
Propolis milk cough recipe
Milk will soften the drink and enhance the beneficial effect. Perfectly softens the throat and stimulates the secretion of phlegm from the lungs.
Recipe 1
Ingredients:
- ½ milk;
- 10 g of crushed propolis.
Preparation:
- Milk is poured into a saucepan, boiled and cooled until hot, but not scalding.
- Add crushed raw materials and mix thoroughly. Return to slow heating 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 a drink just before drinking. The milk is boiled, cooled to a hot state and 5 ml of honey and 10 drops of alcohol tincture are added. Stir the mixture well and drink it hot in small sips before going to bed.
How to take propolis for coughs for adults
A decoction of milk and propolis for coughs is taken 20 minutes before a meal, 1 dessert spoon.
A mixture of milk with tincture is drunk in a glass before going to bed in small sips. The course of treatment is a week.
The use of propolis milk for coughs for children
Milk for coughing for children is best prepared with a water-based propolis tincture. Add honey to taste. The medicine will be more effective and tastier if you add 1 g of butter to it.
For a third of a glass of milk, add 2 drops of milk, stir and give to the child.
Propolis tincture recipe for cough
Propolis tincture effectively fights cough. It is prepared with alcohol, vodka or water. It is taken by mixing with other liquids.
Recipe 1
Ingredients:
- 100 ml of vodka or alcohol;
- 20 g of crushed beekeeping product.
Preparation:
- Pour the alcohol into a bowl. Install it in a water bath and heat up to 30 ° C.
- Add crushed propolis and stir. Keep in a water bath for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- The finished propolis tincture on cough alcohol is filtered and poured into a dark glass bottle. Insist throughout the day.
Recipe 2
Ingredients:
- 0.5 l of vodka;
- 40 g of raw bees.
Preparation:
- Propolis is placed in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Then it is 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, poured with vodka. Insist 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. Alcohol free
Ingredients:
- 2 cups boiling water;
- 200 g of beekeeping product.
Preparation:
- Freeze propolis for three hours. Grind the product in any convenient way and place in a saucepan.
- Pour boiling water over and put on minimum heat. Cook for about half an hour. Cool down.
- Strain the finished tincture, pour into dark bottles.
Recipe 4. Tincture for children
Ingredients:
- 100 ml of 70% alcohol;
- 10 g of 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, pour in the specified amount of alcohol, tightly close the lid and shake.
- Infuse the solution for 2 weeks, shaking occasionally.
- Filter, pour into dark bottles, cork and refrigerate.
How to take propolis tincture for coughing children
Propolis tincture on alcohol is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age. Babies from 3 to 12 years old are prescribed 5 drops three times a day. Children from 14 years of age can take the adult dosage. Pre-tincture is diluted in a small amount of warm water or milk. The course of treatment is a week.
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
In case of inflammatory processes of the respiratory system, which are accompanied by cough, flu, colds and SARS, 20 drops of tincture are diluted in a spoonful of milk and immediately drunk. The course of treatment is designed for two weeks.
With tracheitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, 10 drops of tincture are diluted in boiled milk and taken 3 times a day.
Other propolis cough recipes
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, inhalation solutions, propolis oil, or pure use.
Chewing propolis
The easiest way to treat a cough is to chew the product neat. Take 3 g of propolis and chew it for 15 minutes. Then take a break for an hour and repeat the procedure. Chew the product up to 5 times a day. This option will especially appeal to children, but the baby should be warned that it is by no means possible to swallow the "gum".
The taste of a bee product will become more pleasant if it is dipped in honey or jam before use.
Rubbing ointment
Homemade propolis ointment is an effective natural cough suppressant. Used for treatment in the initial stages and in the chronic form of the disease.
There are several options for using the ointment for coughing.
- Rubbing the chest. Experts recommend performing the procedure before bedtime.When a cough occurs, the drug is applied to the back and chest, rubbing thoroughly into the skin. Then the patient is wrapped up and left in bed until the agent is completely absorbed.
- Apply a compress or apply a thin lozenge to the area of the lungs and bronchi. A layer of ointment is applied to the cotton fabric and applied to the chest. Cover with wax paper from above and insulate. The method allows you to enhance expectoration and speed up the healing process.
- Ingestion. For this method of treatment, an ointment is prepared on the basis of goat fat. When children cough, one teaspoon of the ointment is dissolved in a glass of warm milk, given to drink in small sips. Adults are prescribed 20 ml of ointment with warm milk throughout the day.
Recipe 1. Propolis cough ointment
- Place 2 wooden sticks on the bottom of a large saucepan. Put a container of a smaller volume on top. Pour water into the large one so that the smaller pan does not float.
- Take the ingredients in the ratio: for 1 part of the beekeeping product, 2 parts of a fatty base (this can be any fat of vegetable or animal origin).
- Put the prepared structure on fire and heat it up to 95 ° С. 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 of vasiline;
- 20 g of 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.
- They languish, stirring, for ten minutes. Bring to a boil, cool and pour into a glass container.
Propolis oil for cough
It is an excellent remedy for dry and wet coughs.
Ingredients:
- ½ pack of butter;
- 15 g of 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 chopped raw materials into it and warm up over low heat for half an hour, periodically removing the foam.
- Strain the oil and pour into a dry, clean dish. Keep refrigerated.
The medicine is taken in a teaspoon a day.
Children under three years of age are prescribed a third of a spoon. The ointment is recommended to be washed down with hot milk or tea. The tool is used to treat the sinuses by applying ointment with a cotton swab. The procedure is best done at night.
With a strong cough, the medicine is rubbed into the chest, excluding the heart area, and wrapped in a scarf.
Inhalation
For dry cough, inhalation is the most effective method of treatment. They stimulate the secretion of phlegm and strengthen local immunity.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp. purified water;
- 100 g of beekeeping product.
Preparation:
- Water is poured into a saucepan, crushed raw materials are added and cooked over low heat for ten minutes, stirring constantly.
- The resulting mixture is slightly cooled, covered with a warm blanket over the head and bowed over the container with the broth.
- Steam is inhaled deeply for five minutes twice a day.
The liquid can be used up to 10 times, each time heating it until steam appears.
Precautions
In case of an overdose, there may be interruptions in the heart rhythm, drops in blood pressure, vomiting, drowsiness, and loss of strength. In this case, it is necessary to stop treatment and consult a doctor.
Contraindications
It is possible to use propolis for cough for treatment only in the absence of contraindications:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding;
- urticaria, diathesis and other skin rashes;
- allergies and intolerances to bee products.
Funds on a beekeeping product 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 with a specialist.
