"Propolisnaya ointment" is known for not hearing to different layers of the population, because its useful properties are spoken everywhere( on TV, on radio), and also write on the Internet, magazines, newspapers. It is very appreciated because of such qualities as: antifungal, antibacterial, antipruritic, wound-healing, deodorizing. This drug is used only externally.
Therapy of various diseases is recommended to be carried out with an ointment containing a different percentage of propolis. On the price and feedback on the propolis ointment, its instructions for use, analogues, let's talk today.
Features of
"Propolisnoy Ointment" are produced not only by pharmacists, but also by holders of apiaries. This medicine has a lot of therapeutic effects.
The main component( propolis) is a resinous sticky substance. Usually it has a yellowish-green, dark green, brownish hue. The propolis tastes bitter in taste, and its smell is very specific. With prolonged storage, this substance becomes more dense in consistency, the odor is lost. Propylene is produced from tarry substances. Their working bees are collected from different parts of plants( most often they are kidneys)."Propolis ointment" is appreciated as a strong natural antibiotic.
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Composition of propolis ointment
The main active ingredient is propolis. Auxiliary components are vegetable, butter, wax( bee).
Essential oils, medicinal herbs( immortelle, St. John's wort, chamomile, thyme, sage, strawberry leaves, mint) can also be present in the ointment.
Dosage Forms
We have already told you where you can buy propolis ointment, let's talk about cpens for it in pharmacies.
"Propolisnaya ointment" is available in the form of an ointment, which is used externally. The cost of the ointment depends on the volume of release, composition. Basically, the price of the drug starts at 120 rubles.
Pharmacological action
Propolis( this substance acts as the main component) is considered the most unique antibiotic, of natural origin. Ointment, in which it is present, is endowed with effective antiviral, antimicrobial capabilities. Because propolis contains such useful substances: vitamins, glycosides, phytoncides, trace elements, polysaccharides, flavonoids, tannins.
In medicine, propolis was used because of its pharmacological, biological actions:
- dermatoplasty;
- is bactericidal;
- is fungicidal;
- is antitoxic;
- bacteriostatic;
- topically anesthetic;
- fungistatic;
- antivirus;
- is antiphlogistic.
Farmakodinamika
"Propolisnaya ointment" has become popular due to such actions that it renders when used:
- antiviral;
- antibacterial;
- is an analgesic;
- antipruritic;
- antiseptic;
- wound healing;
- is regenerative;
- deodorizing;
- is an antifungal.
Pharmacokinetics
This section has not yet been investigated. About whether the propolis ointment helps with hemorrhoids, acne, thrush, in the treatment of gynecology problems, what reviews about it, we will tell below.
Indications
In general, propolis per se, especially as a tincture for alcohol, is used for many ailments, such as:
- dermatological( pr onychomycosis, professional and mycotic eczema);
- diseases of the ear( including abscess of the external ear, purulent inflammation of the middle ear, diffuse, serous, external, fungal, bullous otitis, tubootitis);
- ailments of a neuralgic nature( plexitis of the shoulder joint), Parkinsonism, multiple sclerosis, edema of the brain, myelitis, residual encephalopathy, etc.;
- for certain heart diseases;
- in the treatment of polyps in the intestines, myomoneous formations, prostate adenoma, mastopathy, and sarcoidosis of the lungs.
10%
10% ointment propolisnoy, made on the basis of the horticultural oil, smaltse, fish oil, vaseline, pork fat is used in therapy:
- hemorrhoids;
- burns;
- trophic ulcers;
- frostbite;
- arthritis, joint pain;
- of minor colds( runny nose);
- inflammatory processes in the field of gynecology( endocirculatory, colpitis, erosion of the cervix).
Also 10% ointment is prescribed for the treatment of the following skin diseases:
- solar dermatitis;
- nesed baldness;
- psoriasis;Microsporia
- ;
- dry seborrhea;
- pyoderma;
- seborrheic eczema;
- epidermophyty;
- dermatitis( including oral, bullous).
15-20%
15% ointment propolisnoy used for therapy:
- acne;
- ulcerative processes;
- erosion in the mucous membranes of the lips and nose;
- itching;
- of acne;
- suppurating wounds.
20% ointment is intended for therapy:
- boils;
- burns;
- copy;
- fungal diseases;
- carbuncles;
- frostbite.
30-40%
30 - 40% ointment is intended for treatment of:
- sciatica;
- faces;
- of Siberian-ulcerated carbuncle;
- radiculitis.
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Instruction for use
- The most common use of propolis ointment with a concentration of 10%.For therapy of the common cold, a cotton swab should be made and inserted into the nostril for 10-15 minutes.
- When treating inflammations of the female genitalia, tampons are used which are lubricated with propolis ointment. They are administered for the night inside the vagina. Treatment usually lasts 10 to 12 days.
- In the treatment of skin diseases, the ointment should be rubbed into the affected parts of the epidermis. It is also possible to impose a gauze cloth impregnated with propolis ointment on the damage area.
Contraindications and side effects of
The only contra-indication available is the intolerance of bee products, and more specifically, the main component of ointment - propolis.
In case of individual intolerance, the patient may develop allergic reactions.
Specific instructions
Before starting to use, a small part of the epidermis should be tested for the tolerance of the ointment. Predisposition to an allergy is confirmed in the event that on skin integuments there will be reddening. Application for determining the presence of allergies to beekeeping products should be applied to such areas of the body:
- leg;
- hand( its rear part);
- chest.
If you develop an allergic reaction with time( itching, burning, redness), you need to stop using the ointment.
Propolis ointment does not apply to medical products. It is considered a folk remedy.
Interaction with other drugs
Since propolis ointment is not considered a drug, there is no specific indication of whether there are any medicines that are not allowed to be used simultaneously with it. The only thing that should be paid attention is the fact that propolis enhances the effect of drugs.
Reviews
About "Propolisnaya ointment" many people leave positive feedback. In addition to having a large list of applications( dermatitis, inflammation of the female genital organs, colds, hemorrhoids, arthritis, sciatica, etc.), people are attracted by the absence of side effects( except allergy) when using this drug.
Patients who were advised to use the drug in the treatment of diseases that are not amenable to treatment, noted the significant effect of the use of propolis ointment. The pronounced curative effect was noted in the treatment of skin diseases.
Analogues
"Propolisnoy ointment" can not only be purchased at pharmacies of the country, but also prepared independently in the concentration you need. There is a mass of folk recipes with its preparation, which does not take much time, labor.
Among the analogues of the "Propolis ointment" we will mention:
- "10% ointment Propoceum".
- "Parodontovit".
- "Anti-Exem".
- «Apifort».
- "Stomanin".
- "Akisol".
We will not separately describe how to make a propolis ointment at home, but we will provide the article with an appropriate video with a prescription.
The video below will tell you how to prepare a propolis ointment at home: