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A bee bar is a relatively thin layer of cut off the tops of the honeycomb used by beekeepers to produce wax. The medicinal properties of the backwoods, 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. You can even say that in terms of the set of useful properties, the zabr is somewhat ahead of honey, since in addition to honey, it also contains wax.
What is beekeeping in beekeeping
The bee bar or "honey seal" is a by-product of beekeeping, which is the remainder of the cut from the top of the lid of a sealed honeycomb. The origin of its name is explained by the fact that the part that is located “behind the bar” of the hive frame is cut off with a special knife.
The bees seal the honey in the combs as soon as it is ready with wax lids. That is, the bee bar consists of wax. If the honeycomb is sealed, then the honey inside it is ready for consumption. The presence of a seal on the entire area of the hive frame indicates that this frame can be used for the distillation of honey.
Immediately before pumping out the honey, the seal is cut from the honeycomb using a special tool - a beekeeper's knife. The honeycombs are sent for distillation, and the seal is placed with the lid up to allow honey to drain freely from it. Sometimes a seal is given to bees to pick honey from it.
Dry seal is used for wax production or for medical purposes. It is reheated in special furnaceswax melters... It is believed that the highest quality wax is obtained from the bead. Perhaps this is so, since the chemical compositions of the wax from the walls of the honeycomb and the wax from the notch are different.
The color of the seal can be very different. It is influenced by the following parameters:
- honey collection time;
- weather;
- kind of bees.
During the absence of natural bee bribes, for example, in autumn, when bees are artificially fed with sugar, the seal becomes brown. In the overwhelming majority of other cases, the color of the seal is white, which is due to the presence of an air "plug" between the honey in the combs and their wax lid.
This method of sealing the honeycomb is called “wet seal”.
The taste of honey seal is sweetish, with a pronounced honey tint. When chewed, it breaks up into many small lumps.
Composition of honey lining
At present, almost everything is known about the composition of the backing. The basis of the beeswax 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, the bee backing contains many essential oils, saturated hydrocarbons, aromatic and pigmenting substances. It contains both antioxidants and lipids. Also, the bee backing contains a small amount of protein, bee glue and other secrets of bee glands.
The mineral composition of the bee backing is also very diverse. It includes:
- potassium;
- calcium;
- phosphorus;
- manganese;
- iron.
In general, it is difficult to find a product with such varied compositions of the constituent components.
What is the use of a bee bar
Despite the fact that the benefits of the backing for the body (as well as any means and methods of apitherapy) are still not 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 death), at least, has no negative consequences. The only exceptions are cases of individual intolerance and allergies.
According to folk medicine, the beneficial properties of a backbeam appear in the treatment of the following diseases:
- In case of acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections, bee barn helps to strengthen the immune system, weakens inflammation in the sinuses and throat, and improves sputum discharge.
- In diseases of the respiratory system, it facilitates the course of sinusitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis. It is used to eliminate the symptoms of allergic manifestations. Heals hay fever.
- In case of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, it activates the work of the glands of external and internal secretion, improves intestinal motility, accelerates metabolic processes, and normalizes appetite.
- In diseases of the cardiovascular system, it helps to cleanse the blood and improve its quality, reduces the concentration of cholesterol, and normalizes the work of the heart muscle.
- Dental problems. It helps to reduce inflammation of the gums and mucous membranes, cleanses tooth enamel, stimulates the secretion of saliva, helps with stomatitis and gingivitis. Its use is recommended as a side therapy for periodontal disease. Also, bee trim and propolis are recommended as a means of caries prevention. In general, it is this application, the solution of dental problems, that is considered the most important way to use the bee bar.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is believed that this remedy is good for arthritis and arthrosis, helps in the treatment of osteochondrosis of the spine. It is prescribed as an adjunct therapy for osteomyelitis and joint pathology.
Backbone treatment
The beneficial properties of the bee backbone are mainly used in folk medicine. There are various ways to use honey seal in the treatment and prevention of diseases of various body systems.
Tooth guard against caries
The method of using the drug in the treatment and prevention of the dental cavity as a whole is the simplest and most natural - chewing it. The typical dose 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 around the entire volume of the oral cavity, as is done with chewing gum.
In some cases, it is allowed to use a cap instead of toothpaste. At the same time, teeth brushing is carried out with a soft or medium-hard toothbrush for 10-15 minutes.
From sinusitis
Treatment of sinusitis with the help of a backbone is performed as follows: it is necessary to chew 6-8 times a day, 1 teaspoon of the drug for 15 minutes.
In the case of an advanced form of sinusitis, a single dose of the drug should be increased. The required amount in this case is 1 tablespoon.
With pancreatitis
In pancreatitis, honey signet is used as an auxiliary preparation that creates a layer that envelops the mucous membrane of the stomach and duodenum. It is used together with propolis.
Consume 2 times a day before meals. It is necessary to chew thoroughly and swallow a mixture of 1 tsp half an hour before meals. bee backing and 1 tsp. propolis. The course of treatment is 1 month.
Allergy
The use as a remedy for allergies is based on "training" the body's immune system to resist the factors that cause it. Signet contains a small amount of many allergens: from bee honey to pollen and essential oils. Getting into the body regularly in negligible doses, they "train" it to cope with their toxic effects.
Therefore, the course of treatment for allergies in this case lasts long enough - from six months to 8 months. Treatment consists in daily use of 6-8 tsp. the drug during the day. It must be chewed for 15 minutes as standard.
In case of an exacerbation of allergies, it is recommended to take a large dose of the drug - it should be chewed to 1-1.5 tablespoons. It will not allow allergies to develop rapidly; in addition, the use of a seal will relieve swelling of the mucous membrane.
From sore throat
For angina, the antibacterial properties of honey seal are used. It must be consumed every half hour, dissolving small balls weighing no more than 1 g. The absorption time of such a ball will be about 5 minutes. It is recommended to use such a treatment for no more than 6 hours a day.
Due to the 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 small acne rashes, but also from serious problems in the form of purulent acne or even boils. To combat these phenomena, an antibacterial compress should be prepared, in which the seal will be one of the active components.
Bee nectar will act as the second component. For this purpose, the use of buckwheat nectar will be optimal. The third component is rubbing 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.
With joint diseases
For diseases of the joints, an ointment made using a bead is used. This ointment is smeared with problem areas and left for a period of 30 minutes to 2 hours 1-2 times a day.
The composition of the ointment:
- base (vegetable oil, olive oil, ghee, etc.) - 100 g;
- backing - 15 g;
- bee podmore - 5-10g.
The components are mixed in a water bath with a temperature not exceeding + 50 ° С. 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 raise immunity, a course is used, lasting from 1 to 2 months with the 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, the chewing time was about 15 minutes, then in the case of using immune-supportive therapy, this should be done for about half an hour, without showing excessive activity. That is, you should not work too hard with your jaws when chewing the notch.
With diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
The procedure for the prevention of gastrointestinal tract diseases is similar to the use of a back bar for pancreatitis with the only difference that the ratio of propolis and back bar will not be 1 to 1, but 1 to 2. The procedures can be performed from 1 to 3 times a day.
From cough
The algorithm is similar to the treatment of angina - 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, the duration of such a procedure is not recommended for more than 6 hours.
How to take a zabrus
The use of the medicinal properties of the back bar can be carried out in various ways.The classic way of using the bee bar is to use it in its pure form, without any additives.
The product should not be thermally processed as its melting point is very low and any overheating is harmful to it. Grinding the product is also not recommended, since it significantly increases the rate of evaporation of essential oils and the drying of many components.
Attention! By "heat treatment" should not be understood only as a boiling process. Already when heated to + 55 ° C, most beekeeping products, which include coffin and honey, lose up to 80% of their useful properties!
It is advisable to cut the bee backbone into large enough pieces and chew it for several minutes, like chewing a chewing gum. At the same time, saliva has time to dissolve almost all active and useful substances, and they are relatively quickly absorbed into the body through the surface of the oral mucosa.
Is it possible to swallow a zabrus
Swallowing the backing has no negative consequences. In addition, it is even recommended to use it inside for the following diseases:
- constipation;
- bloating;
- cramps in the abdomen;
- inflammation of the bile ducts;
- problems with the functioning of the liver and gallbladder.
Contraindications to backing
The benefits and harms of bee backing have already been well studied. In its pure form, the product, devoid of honeycomb, does not pose a threat to allergy sufferers; moreover, it is an excellent remedy for eliminating allergy symptoms.
The only contraindication to use is individual wax intolerance. This deviation occurs, although not often, but its probability should not be disregarded. In case of fear of manifestations of such intolerance, any course of treatment with a backbone should be started with small doses.
Therefore, if there is an allergy or individual intolerance to cosmetic wax, there is a high proportion of the likelihood of individual intolerance and beeswax. In this case, the use of a casing should be done with extreme caution.
Bees should be given to children from the age of three. This is the usual age for introducing problem foods and similar types of drugs into the diet. There are no special recommendations for monitoring the child's condition.
Pregnant women are only allowed to use an overhead guard after consulting a supervising physician.
Terms and conditions of storage
Bees are usually sold in glass jars with a sealed lid. This greatly simplifies the process of organizing its storage. Honey is an excellent conservative that preserves the properties of the bee cut. The less honey is in the bead, the higher requirements are imposed on its storage conditions.
With a zabrus / 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 a bar must not be exposed to direct sunlight or kept in a room with a high level of humidity.
The preservation of all active components in the backbone, 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, the zabrus can still be eaten, but it will no longer represent any value from a medical point of view.
Conclusion
Many people still wonder what are the medicinal properties of the overhead, how to take the overhead, 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).The bee scab has a positive effect on many body systems and helps to keep the oral cavity in excellent condition. In addition, taking into account the hypoallergenicity of the wax, the capping is one of the best anti-allergic drugs.
