Treatment of psoriasis with propolis: recipes and reviews

Psoriasis is a chronic illness - it is characterized by stages of exacerbation, which are followed by periods of remission. The cause of the development of this disease has not yet been identified, therefore it is not yet possible to eliminate it definitively, as a result of which the treatment is symptomatic, in order to achieve the longest possible remission. Nowadays natural medicines are often used for this, among them one of the most popular is propolis with psoriasis.

Indications of the propolis in psoriasis

Among the indications for use are various forms and degrees of psoriasis.

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Pharmacodynamics

The use of propolis both in its pure form, and in the form of solutions, tinctures, and also ointments allows to exert such beneficial effects on the body:

• bactericidal - this property is similar in its effectiveness to the action of powerful antibiotics. The effect is provided by the presence of a sufficient number of flavonoids, as well as an increased concentration of aromatic-type molecules. Due to the action of bee glue, the effect on the body of yeast fungi, as well as viruses, is weakened;
• anesthetic - due to the content of essential oils in propolis;
• regenerating and wound healing - allows propolis to quickly restore skin tissue affected by psoriasis;
• anti-inflammatory - this effect makes it possible to use propolis in various skin pathologies (including psoriasis), which are accompanied by an inflammatory process;
• immunomodulating - in the treatment of psoriasis, this property of propolis plays a very important role, since there is a version that this disease occurs due to a malfunction in the functioning of the immune system;
• antitumor - since the bee glue contains substances that slow the growth and reproduction of cancer cells. In addition, they purify the cell membranes, as well as localize the process of tumor development. Also due to these elements, the regulation of cell division is carried out, as a result of which the intensity of skin peeling due to psoriasis is markedly reduced.

Small dosages of propolis have a positive effect on intestinal and gastric motility, and in addition increase secretion, resulting in accelerated the process of excretion of the body of waste, and with it the manifestation of symptoms of psoriasis is weakened.

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Dosing and administration

In the treatment of psoriasis, the use of special propolis-wax canvases is quite effective. To get such a canvas, it is necessary to spread it in a hive and wait until the bees impregnate it with wax with propolis. Then the tissue must be reached and applied to the areas of the skin affected by psoriasis. As a result of contact with the epidermis, these substances begin to soften, and psoriasis flakes are adhered to these substances, which allows them to be removed quickly and without pain.

Oral intake of pure propolis also gives a good effect - the drug should be drunk every day at a dosage of about 0.5-2 g. The duration of this course is 2-3 months. It is believed that this method of treatment is more effective if it is combined with the imposition of sterile swabs treated with 10% propolis ointment (based on lanolin or sunflower oil) on areas affected by psoriasis.

In addition, you can use a 20% ointment in combination with propolis tablets of 0.3 g (maximum 3 pieces per day). Ointment should be applied in such a way - the places of localization of plaques should be treated first with H2O2, and then wet with a piece of tissue (preferably a cotton one) or with a sterile swab. Next, cover this area with a napkin with ointment or treat it with a tampon. Thanks to the medication, itching, dryness of the skin, as well as pain. In addition, injured tissues begin to heal faster.

It is also permitted to use propolis ointment orally. The maximum permissible single dose is 0.5 teaspoon. After drinking the medicine, you need to drink warm milk. This method can be used when psoriasis is in the acute stage.

To get rid of limited psoriatic plaques, and in addition to the disease of seborrheic type, you should use 10-15% propolis tincture on an alcohol basis, as well as 10% solution.

The simplest method of treating pathology with propolis is the usual chewing of this substance before its complete dissolution. This procedure should be performed 2-3 times per day. Continue this course of treatment should be about 3 months, and in the case of an old form of pathology - for 1 year. To increase the effectiveness of this method, you can combine it with the use of royal jelly (you should put 100 grams of this drug under the tongue) - to strengthen the immune system in this way.

A good effect is also the addition of a small piece of propolis in the bath with other medicinal herbs - such as celandine and chamomile, as well as marigold and oregano. Bathing in such a bath has a positive effect on the skin.

Propellant ointments or pastes are applied in the case of palmar-plantar psoriasis, which should be applied to the affected areas under the bandage. Perform such a procedure should be until the inflammatory process subsides.

Propolis ointments for psoriasis

Propolis ointment is one of the most popular medicines for psoriasis. It helps to remove pain and inflammation, and also accelerates the regeneration of the skin. You can make such an ointment at home. This requires 0.5 kg of butter, which should be kept on fire until boiling. Next, the container with oil is removed from the fire, and finely ground propolis (50 g) is added to it. Then this mixture should be stirred to a homogeneous mass and cool.

There is also a cold method of making an ointment - in this case, propolis needs to be ground in a mortar together with oil. Instead of oil, you can take a mixture of lanolin with vaseline (proportions - 1k2) or pure petrolatum. As a result, the ointment should be semi-liquid. The finished product should be kept in a closed container.

Oil propolis is made in the following way: ingredients such as 15 g of ground propolis, 100 g of oil (unsalted), and 5 ml of boiled water are required. They need to be placed in a container and boiled for about 15 minutes on a water bath, while sometimes stirring the mixture with a spoon. The finished product must be filtered right through the gauze, and poured into a dark container. Add the remainders of the filtered mass to the liquid and stir until it cools. Then close the container and put it in a cool place. The resulting ointment should be semisolid. It acquires a yellowish brown hue and has a pleasant smell.

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Tinctures of propolis in psoriasis

A highly effective remedy for psoriasis is propolis tincture. It is made in this way - in a dark glass container you need to pour 1 liter of ethanol (70% or 96%), and add about 100-150 g of finely grinded propolis. After that, close the solution and keep for about 2-3 weeks in a place closed from light. During this period, you should sometimes stir the solution. Temperature conditions in the place of tincture - not more than 20-25 degrees. The resulting tincture should be filtered through 2 gauze layers or a paper filter, then kept in a dark closed container.

Contraindications

Among the contraindications to the use of propolis - some diseases of internal organs. But it must be taken into account that there is as yet no reliable information about the effect of drugs with propolis on the work of internal organs, as well as the course of various pathologies.

Propolis is not recommended if the patient has diabetes mellitus, and if he has an individual intolerance to this substance. Contraindications are also such pathologies:

• having any nature tumor neoplasms;
• nephrolithiasis;
• hepatic pathology;
• pancreatitis;
• disease of the surfactant;
• atonic form of bronchial asthma;
• seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis;
• an allergic rhinitis;
• dermatitis, and in addition hives or eczema;
• diathesis.

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Side effects of the propolis in psoriasis

Using propolis with psoriasis, you need to act cautiously, because it has a rather strong allergenic effect. Statistics show that approximately 2-8% of people with hypersensitivity to beekeeping products are allergic to propolis. Also, the substance contains powerful sensitizers, which quite often cause the appearance of contact type dermatitis, as well as other skin pathologies.

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Overdose

Although propolis has no toxic properties, oral administration should be carefully monitored for dosage. As a result of exceeding the maximum allowable limit, anaphylaxis may develop or an attack of suffocation may begin.

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Storage conditions

Keep the medication under standard conditions - the place should be dry, closed from sunlight and cool.

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Shelf life

Propolis can be stored for up to 3 years.

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Reviews

Propolis in psoriasis has a lot of positive feedback from patients. This is a natural remedy, so it is often recommended by doctors. The medicine exists in several different forms, it is simple and convenient to use at home - all these advantages make propolis one of the most popular means for treating psoriasis.