Propolis

bee Propolis

Propolis is  a bee product that bees use to protect the bee hive from infections whether viral, fungal or bacterial. It is a powerful natural product indeed and is now used by humans for various respiratory problems such as flu, chest infection, bronchitis and sore throat. When taken together with many conventional antibiotics it will enchance their efficacy in fighting infections.

Propolis can also be used in combination with other herbs such as elderflower and echinacea to protect and heal the body from various infections. It can be taken in the form of a tincture, capsules, tablets or as a spray. As as spray you can make it from the propolis tincture and spray the back of the throat. Due to its taste you may experience some stinging when you spray the back of the throat. The spray will deal with sore throats whether caused by bacteria or by viruses.

Dosage for Propolis

Take at least two tablets of propolis three times a day. In case of propolis tincture 4 drops three times a day will do. Two or three puffs for the propolis spray to the back of the throat.

Symptoms of Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis can easily be confused with sore throat. Tonsillitis differs in symptoms from sore throat in there are while spots on the tonsils. The following are some of the symptoms of tonsillitis that you need to look out for:-

• white spots on the tonsils
• Difficulties in swallowing food.
• High body temperature
• There could also be bad smelling breath
• Body aches 

There a variety of herbal treatments for treating tonsillitis. The best is an antibacterial mix. The antibacterial mix is composed of equal parts of thyme tincture, propolis tincture, mountain grape and one and half garlic juice. These should mixed together and put in a clean, dark glass bottle and stored at room temperature.

Dosage: Take at least 5 ml of the antibacterial mix diluted with some water and taken three times a day