Propolis Tincture

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Hello folks,

 

After the incredible response from my first batch of propolis tincture I decided

to make some more. We sold out of the original 30 units in less than a week! I

have 20 more 1 oz units ready to go and will make more as needed depending on

orders. We are charging 9.95 plus shipping. Those of you who were kind of enough

to limit your order to make sure there was enough for all have another

opportunity to stock up.

 

For those of you who missed my first posting of propolis tincture here is some

information regarding this wonderful all natural substance. Propolis is created

from honeybees. Honeybees line the inside of their hives with this substance to

help create a sterile environment for them to raise their young in. It is

created from honeybees gathering saps and resins from local plants and mixing

these with some enzymes. This substance has shown strong antibacterial,

anti-fungal and anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and numbing properties when used

on the skin. It has also shown some very remarkable properties when used

internally as well such as immune system stimulation. I will copy the

information from drugs.com for your research. We use this stuff here around our

farm for so many things and find it indispensable. In case you are not familiar

with a tincture, using food grade alcohol as a solvent, one is able to dissolve

certain substances into the alcohol that would not normally be able to be

extracted. Propolis tinctures are made from american made 90 proof vodka and

pure raw propolis. a few drops per day internally are all that is needed and

externally use it as you would peroxide.

 

You can order from our homestead website at

http://www.triplechomestead.com/prod10.htm

 

Thanks everyone!

 

Peace to all

 

Scott and family

Triple C Homestead

www.triplechomestead.com

 

PROPOLIS INFO BELOW TAKEN FROM http://www.drugs.com/npc/propolis.html

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> Traditional/Ethnobotanical uses

> Propolis displays strong antimicrobial activity and has been used as a

chemotherapeutic agent since ancient times. It was used in folk medicine as

early as 300 BC for medical and cosmetic purposes, and as an anti-inflammatory

drug and wound-healing agent. More recently, it has been reported to possess

antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Propolis has shown local

anesthetic, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulant, and hypotensive

properties. It also shows tumor-inhibiting properties in laboratory tests.

Proponents of the use of propolis suggest that it stimulates the immune system,

thereby raising the body's natural resistance to infection. It has been

advocated for both internal and external use.

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> Antimicrobial

> In laboratory tests, studies have shown broad spectrum antimicrobial activity

of various propolis extracts, although activity was highest in gram-positive

bacteria and yeasts. Synergism with certain antibiotics has been demonstrated.

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> In human clinical studies, propolis has been investigated for its activity

against Helicobacter pylori, chronic vaginitis, genital herpes, and periodontal

and respiratory tract infections. A clear therapeutic role for propolis is

difficult to validate because of variations in antimicrobial action, which are

dependent on geographical origin and extraction methods employed.

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> Anti-inflammatory

> Animal studies show propolis to have anti-inflammatory effects. A clinical

study of the effect of propolis in patients with asthma demonstrated a reduction

in the frequency of asthma attacks, and an increase in breathing function.

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> Other uses

> Propolis extracts have been investigated for their antioxidant properties.

Study results have been inconsistent. The antioxidant activity of propolis is

one of the rationales for its proposed antitumor and liver protective activity.

Clinical studies on the antitumor and liver-protective activities of propolis

are lacking. Animal studies show some immunostimulatory and modulatory effects.

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> Miscellaneous uses

> Propolis is used as a mouthwash, toothpaste, and throat lozenge because of its

purported antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities.

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> In a small clinical study, propolis mixed with mulberry leaf decreased blood

sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.