A traditional herbal remedy derived from beekeeping, used as a natural antiseptic for cleaning and healing superficial wounds in animals. Veterinary studies document the use of diluted propolis tincture (approximately 5%) in the treatment of septic wounds, with favorable results in wound healing.

Application

Application description : Aplicar diluida en agua (nunca pura, por su alto contenido en alcohol) directamente sobre la zona a tratar con un algodón o gasa, o añadir unas gotas diluidas en el agua de bebida según el uso buscado. Repetir 1-2 veces al día mientras persista la afección.

Tips

To apply to wounds or skin irritations on the animal, do not use the tincture undiluted: dilute it, as documented in the reference veterinary guidelines, to approximately 5% (for example, 1 part tincture to 20 parts water or saline solution), applied with a clean gauze pad to the affected area several times a day. The concentrated tincture may be irritating if it comes into direct contact with open wounds or mucous membranes. Avoid using it on animals with a known allergy to bee products (propolis, honey). It is not a substitute for veterinary care for deep, infected, or non-healing wounds.

Preparation process

1) Chop or grate the propolis into pieces as small as possible to facilitate extraction. 2) Place it in a dark glass jar with an airtight lid. 3) Completely cover the propolis with alcohol. 4) Close the jar tightly and shake it gently for a few seconds. 5) Store the jar in a cool, dark place, and shake it once a day. 6) Let it steep for several days (a minimum of 10 to 15 days is recommended for proper extraction), until the liquid turns a deep, dark brown color. 7) Strain the liquid through clean cheesecloth, filter paper, or a fine-mesh strainer to separate the solid propolis residues (wax, resin). 8) Transfer the filtered tincture to dark dropper bottles, seal them tightly, and label them with the date of preparation.

Product obtained

A dark brown liquid with a characteristic balsamic odor, possessing antiseptic and wound-healing properties attributed to the resinous compounds and flavonoids in propolis.

Source / Reference

Recipe: "How to Make Homemade Propolis Tincture, Step by Step" (lacolmenadeteo.com). Support for veterinary use on wounds: "Use of 5% propolis tincture in the treatment of septic facial wounds" (via Scielo Cuba, scielo.sld.cu) and “Propolis Emerges as a Promising Tool for Wound Healing in Veterinary Medicine” (Diario Veterinario, diarioveterinario.com). Reference information: Consult a veterinarian for serious wounds.

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