Propolis tincture from nail fungus, baths, applications, ointment: reviews, recipes

In folk medicine, beekeeping products are widely used. They have a universal effect, therefore they have proven themselves in dermatology. Treatment of nail fungus with propolis is a successful alternative to medication.

Is propolis effective?

Onychomycosis requires compulsory treatment. Propolis can be safely used for this purpose. The product has pronounced antiseptic, antimicrobial and fungicidal properties. The listed characteristics make this beekeeping product an effective remedy for fungal infection.

He not only fights against the cause of the pathology, but also heals, suppressing the growth and reproduction of pathogens of onychomycosis in the lesion. Propolis also has a symptomatic effect - it relieves pain, relieves itching, burning and external manifestations of infection, preventing the spread of fungal spores to healthy parts of the body.

Also, doctors note that with onychomycosis of the big toes, it is necessary to additionally consult with a vascular surgeon. Often, the disease affects this particular area of ​​the foot due to impaired circulation of blood and lymph in the extremities, and without a systemic effect on the body, the fungal infection cannot be cured.

How to treat with propolis?

In the fight against onychomycosis in folk medicine, alcohol tincture, oils and propolis ointments are used. We suggest you learn how to prepare them and use them in practice.

Propolis tincture (with alcohol, vodka). On its basis, the treatment of nail fungus is carried out. The drug can be bought at a pharmacy or prepared by hand. Let's take a look at how to do this.

Propolis is mixed with alcohol or vodka in a ratio of 1: 4. The future medicine is insisted in a dark place for 10 days, shaking occasionally.

The finished product is used as the main component in the recipes listed below. Some sources recommend making a more concentrated composition - to insist alcohol and a beekeeping product in equal proportions to enhance the therapeutic effect and accelerate the patient's recovery. Of course, such a drug is able to kill pathogens faster, but it is undesirable to use it for people with sensitive skin and a tendency to allergic reactions.

Trays with propolis. The use of this method gives quick positive results in the treatment of mycosis. The greatest effect can be achieved if the person's nails on the hands and feet are affected.

Heat two liters of water to 45 ° C, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of propolis tincture. Place the product and steam the legs in it for 10 minutes. Then cleanse the lesions - nails and skin from diseased tissues with the help of pumice. After that, their surface is additionally treated with peroxide and propolis tincture. The procedure is carried out at night. After 2 months, the fungal infection is guaranteed to pass.

Appliques with propolis. Cotton swabs, abundantly soaked in propolis extract, are applied to the nail plates and the skin around them softened in a bath and fixed with a bandage. The bandage is not removed throughout the day or night. Then the procedure is repeated. The obvious results from the applications become noticeable after a week, the predicted recovery occurs in 1.5 months.

Propolis oil. A mixture of tea tree oil and propolis tincture has a strong healing effect. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions and gently rub the composition into the foci of infection and the skin with light massage movements. The product can be applied indefinitely throughout the day. It is necessary to be treated with antifungal oil until complete recovery.

Propolis ointment. To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:

• chicken egg - 1;
• butter - 200 grams;
• vinegar essence - 2 tbsp. spoons;
• tincture of propolis - 40 drops;
• glass container.

In a prepared clean dish, mix all the ingredients (pre-soften the butter). Close the composition tightly and send it to the refrigerator until the egg shell disappears under the influence of vinegar.

After that, the ointment is ready for use. It is applied in the morning and in the evening to the lesions. The processing of the nail plates is carried out until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear. The drug is stored in the refrigerator.

Pros and cons of propolis treatment

There are advantages and disadvantages of using propolis for toenail and toenail fungus. Let's consider them in a small table.

pros	Minuses
Natural composition that guarantees complete safety for the body. Fast results and strengthening of the nail plates already 4 weeks after regular use. Effective prevention of onychomycosis in family members, children and parents with fungal infection.	Long-term treatment that requires a lot of time to fight the disease. Alcohol in most recipes, which can dry out excessively and irritate sensitive skin. The effectiveness of the remedy is justified only at the early stage of onychomycosis; at the advanced stage, the method will not work.

In any case, it will take time to be sure that the drug is working. But at the same time, propolis will not cause intoxication of the body with chemical components, which are simply not in its composition. With onychomycosis of the legs, the average duration of a therapeutic course can reach 6 months, hands - 2-3.

How to check the authenticity of propolis and where to buy it?

You can buy propolis directly from beekeepers (the best option), on the market and finished products from it are already in the pharmacy. The average cost of 25 grams of a pure product is 200 rubles, the price of an alcoholic tincture starts at 75 rubles.

• A good product has a bitter taste with a bit of pungency and a resinous aroma. The color depends on the type of tree from which the bees collected it - it can be reddish, brown, and even green.
• It is advisable to press your finger on a piece of product, there will definitely be a dent on it. If propolis is too hard and does not lend itself to physical action, this indicates that the product has been stored for a long time and has lost its medicinal qualities.
• Rubbing a small amount with your fingers will help to make sure the product is clean. If at the same time it will emit the smell of chemical impurities that are not similar to natural, we are talking about a fake or obtaining a product in environmentally unfavorable conditions, for example, bees collected it within the city, construction site and NS. It is unreasonable to acquire such a remedy for therapeutic purposes.

Use in children, pregnant and lactating

This aspect is due to frequent allergic reactions to beekeeping products in the listed category of citizens. To avoid undesirable consequences, you need to choose other alternative methods of dealing with fungal infection.

Contraindications and side effects

Due to the alcohol content of propolis tincture, people with sensitive skin may complain of discomfort and burning sensation at the treatment sites. However, this side effect goes away rather quickly.

Also, before treatment with propolis, it is advisable to visit an allergist, since this remedy often causes a hypersensitivity reaction in the body. It is better to make sure in advance that it is absent by passing the appropriate tests.

It is contraindicated to use propolis in the following cases:

• pregnancy;
• lactation;
• children under 3 years old;
• individual intolerance to beekeeping products.

Reviews

Svetlana, 34 years old. “Yellow and ugly nails do not suit a young woman. The fungus was treated with both medicines and folk methods, among them I would like to mention propolis tincture. It helps to disinfect and speed up recovery, and is suitable as a prophylaxis. You should definitely try it. "

Inna, 56 years old. “In just a month I managed to get rid of onychomycosis on my toes. The usual propolis tincture helped to kill the infection. I added it to the foot baths and just processed my nails every day. "

Alena, 28 years old. “Propolis from fungus was used by my grandmother. I made a tincture from it with my own hands. The lesions were treated daily for three months. The course of treatment turned out to be long, but very effective. "

Propolis tincture for nail fungus has pronounced therapeutic properties. It is easy to use at home to treat onychomycosis. It is important to follow the instructions for preparing recipes based on it, since bee products are highly allergenic.