Propolis in sinusitis: the healing properties of bee glue

Sinusitis is an acute or chronic inflammation occurring in the paranasal sinuses of the nasal cavity. The disease is characterized by pronounced symptoms: excruciating headaches, rhinitis, sudden temperature rises. Otolaryngologists practice a complex approach to the treatment of sinusitis, regardless of the diagnosed stage of its course. It consists of taking pharmacological preparations, carrying out physiotherapeutic procedures and applying traditional medicine. Propolis in sinusitis is used to eliminate nasal congestion, stop the inflammatory process, reduce the severity of pain.

The correct approach to treatment

In the vast majority of cases, sinusitis is caused by pathogenic bacteria - causative agents of bronchitis, sore throat, tracheitis. Therefore, the first choice drugs are antibiotics: semisynthetic penicillins, macrolides, cephalosporins. But their use has a very serious drawback - pathogenic microorganisms quickly develop resistance to them. Otolaryngologists are forced to prescribe more serious antibiotics that destroy useful microflora in the intestines and reduce immunity. The use of propolis will help to avoid such a development of events.

The product of beekeeping includes such biologically active compounds:

• flavonoids;
• phytoncides;
• essential oils;
• fat and water-soluble vitamins, microelements;
• tannins and natural resins.

Propolis tincture is recommended by folk healers only for the treatment of chronic sinusitis. Its use is most relevant at the initial stage of the disease, when the number of bacteria in the maxillary sinuses is low. In the acute form of pathology, the use of bee glue can be dangerous because of its inability to destroy a significant number of infectious agents. In this case, urgent antibiotic therapy is necessary, and inexpedient use of propolis can cause serious complications of sinusitis - meningitis, otitis, conjunctivitis.

Warning: A common cause of sinusitis development is untreated respiratory pathologies. The patient stops taking the medications recommended by the doctor after feeling better. Staphylococci and streptococci remaining in the body penetrate the sinuses of the nose and form new inflammatory foci in them.

The healing properties of bee glue

Specialists of official medicine recognize the therapeutic effect of propolis and often recommend it as an auxiliary method for the treatment of chronic sinusitis. Flavonoids contained in the beekeeping product strengthen the walls of the blood vessels in the nasal cavity. This is an excellent prevention of the spread of inflammation to healthy organs. Improvement of microcirculation provides replenishment in the mucous membrane of nutrient and biologically active substances, which stimulates the rapid regeneration of tissues affected by infection. The use of propolis tincture in sinusitis has a multifaceted effect:

• Immunomodulating. When instilled drops in the nose with bee glue increases the resistance of the adult and child to pathogenic microbes and viruses. Strengthening of local and general immunity allows to avoid or postpone the next relapse of respiratory pathology;
• Anti-inflammatory. Due to the presence in the propolis of phytoncides frequent rinsing of the nasal cavity helps to stop inflammation, prevent the growth and active reproduction of pathogenic bacteria. Carrying out of medical procedures 3-4 times a day promotes washing away of staphylococci and streptococci, and also toxic products of their vital activity;
• Antidiure. Inflammation of the maxillary sinuses is always accompanied by the development of edema of soft tissues. Propolis improves microcirculation in the mucous membrane, which allows you to quickly stop the swelling and improve nasal breathing;
• Bactericidal and bacteriostatic. The use of 20% alcoholic tincture of propolis in the treatment of sinusitis causes the death of bacteria as a result of the destruction of their membranes. The effect of 10% of the drug is milder and is to contain the growth of pathogenic microbes;
• Healing. Intermediate and final products of the inflammatory process irritate the nasal mucosa, violate its integrity. Waxes and tannins from the chemical composition of propolis accelerate the metabolic processes, promote the rapid healing of cracks and wounds.

Biologically active propolis compounds are rapidly absorbed by the nasal mucosa and partially enter the systemic circulation. Phytoncides, flavonoids and microelements have a complex effect on the human body, reducing the severity of symptoms of general intoxication - hyperthermia, dyspeptic and neurological disorders. Propolis shows a toning activity, due to which disappear apathy, fast fatigue and weakness.

Recommendation: Proper application of propolis tincture at the initial stage of sinusitis helps cure pathology without the use of antibiotics. Disease-producing bacteria are not able to acquire resistance to the biologically active ingredients of this beekeeping product.

Useful recipes

Traditional healers practice local use of alcohol tincture in the treatment of chronic sinusitis. And with frequent relapses of respiratory disease, propolis is used for internal use. A mixture of bee glue with warm milk has a general strengthening effect, increases the body's defenses.

Prepare it as follows:

1. Bring to a boil a glass of medium-fat milk.
2. Add the ground propolis to the tip of the knife, mix and hold the mixture over low heat for a couple of minutes.

For the prevention and treatment of sinusitis should take a glass of medicinal drink before going to bed for 7-10 days. Strengthen the therapeutic effect of propolis with milk will help the addition of dense flower honey.

It's interesting: Bees produce propolis to seal cracks in the hive. In this way they not only save themselves from the cold and wind, but prevent the penetration of pathogenic viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi into the home.

Inhalations

These medical procedures can be performed 2-3 times a day to eliminate nasal congestion and healing of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Inhalations are prohibited at elevated body temperature, acute sinusitis and chronic purulent pathology. Prepare the medicinal mixture as follows:

1. Boil two liters of filtered water.
2. Add a tablespoon of 20% pharmacy tincture of propolis, stir and remove from heat.

Then it is necessary to cover with a head a thick terry towel and within 10-15 minutes to inhale curative pairs. If there are uncomfortable sensations during the procedure, it should be stopped immediately and another method of treatment with propolis tincture should be chosen for sinusitis.

Nasal drops

The most effective way to treat chronic sinusitis with propolis is instillation of alcohol into the nasal passages. You can buy it in a pharmacy, but the maximum therapeutic activity is shown by a product manufactured at home. It will take only 40% vodka without food additives and 10 g of propolis, purchased from a certified beekeeper. How to prepare nasal drops:

1. Grind propolis and pour it with 50 ml of vodka.
2. Insist in a warm dark place for a week, periodically shaking.
3. Filter the tincture and mix with 0.5 cups of water.

The drug can be digested 4-5 times a day for 2-3 drops in each nasal passage. The duration of the course of treatment is about two weeks.

Tip: You can buy a propolis ointment in pharmacies. As a rule, it is used as a cosmetic for skin care. But when applying a small amount of ointment on the mucous membrane of the nose, it manifests a pronounced anti-edematous and antibacterial activity.

Contraindications

Like any other bee product, propolis is capable of provoking allergic reactions - atopic dermatitis, hives and even anaphylactic shock. Therefore before treatment of a genyantritis this means of traditional medicine it is necessary to address to the allergist. The doctor will perform the necessary testing and conclude that the propolis is instilled safely into the nose for a particular patient. Despite the high effectiveness of bee glue in the treatment of inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, it is strictly prohibited to use in such cases:

• severe ulceration of the nasal mucosa;
• sinusitis of allergic origin;
• nasal bleeding;
• benign formations in the nasal cavity, for example, polyps;
• marked swelling, making breathing difficult;
• sinusitis accompanied by purulent discharge;
• urolithiasis.

Propolis is not used to treat sinusitis in pregnant women and women who breastfeed. The advisability of using this method of therapy in children should consult a doctor.