All about bee tincture

A medicinal infusion made from dead bees has numerous beneficial properties for the human body, and is therefore used for a variety of pathological conditions. Its effectiveness has been proven not only in folk medicine but also in pharmaceuticals (used in the production of medications).

Bee dead – what is it?

They are called dead bees Bees that have died naturally. These insects have a lifespan of 40 days (in summer) or more, so 500-1000 bees can be collected from a single swarm per year.

Types of dead bees:

• Spring. At this time of year, dead bees that did not survive the winter are collected. Due to exhaustion, the beneficial properties of the bees are reduced, and fecal waste is found among the bodies. Therefore, the dead bees cannot be used for tinctures taken internally. For external use only.
• Summer-autumn. This is the ideal option for preparing medicinal tinctures, as over the summer the insects have absorbed as many microelements and vitamins as possible, so their bodies contain a huge concentration of medicinal components.

If too many dead bees accumulate at the bottom of the hive, the insects carry them outside the "house", so beekeepers must monitor this process so as not to lose the healing material.

Where can I get dead bees?

Dead bees can be purchased at any pharmacy—it's packaged in small boxes. When opened, you'll find chopped up bees, but whole bees are also available. Another option is to purchase bees directly from beekeepers.

Chemical composition: what's healing about it?

Bee bodies consist of pollen, propolis residues, honey, etc., so they are rich in the following substances:

• Chitosan. It is a natural polymer that forms the internal skeleton of bees. Chitin (also known as apisan or beelosan) neutralizes cholesterol and fat cells, removes toxins and other harmful substances, and cleanses the liver.
  Additionally, it suppresses viruses and bacteria, restores intestinal microflora, and strengthens the immune system.
• Melanin. Extracted from cuticles, the pigment has antioxidant properties, protects against UV radiation, removes harmful substances, and improves gastrointestinal function.
• Heparin. Eliminates inflammation, normalizes blood pressure, strengthens blood vessel walls and the immune system.
• Apitoxin. This is bee venom, consisting of peptides, proteins, lipids, pheromones, amines, sugars, and amino acids. Therefore, it relieves allergic reactions and normalizes the functioning of the heart and other systems.
• Glucosamine. Produced by cartilage tissue, it helps restore the musculoskeletal system.
• Microelements (27 types) and vitamins.They saturate the body, strengthen the immune system, and have a beneficial effect on all systems.

Useful properties of tincture: what to treat?

The combination of substances contained in dead bees makes it possible to use the healing liquid in a wide range of ways.

Main properties:

• elimination of inflammatory processes;
• restoration of hormonal balance and functioning of almost all internal systems;
• acceleration of metabolism and blood circulation;
• regeneration of damaged tissues and cells in the liver;
• destruction of pathogenic microorganisms;
• cleansing the body;
• strengthening of bone and cartilage tissue;
• stopping tumor growth;
• stabilization of sugar and hemoglobin levels.

What problems is it used for:

• neoplasms, including oncological ones, prostate adenoma, mastitis, etc.;
• diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women;
• headaches, heart and vascular problems;
• endocrine pathologies;
• diseases of the skin, joints, bones;
• reduced immunity, frequent colds, flu, etc.

What do they infuse dead bees with?

There are two types of bee tinctures: water-based and alcohol-based. The former is commonly used by children and people who are contraindicated in alcohol. The latter is made from concentrated ethanol, vodka, and moonshine.

On the water

For the classic recipe, take the following ingredients:

• hot water – 500-550 ml;
• crushed dead bees – 2 tbsp. (20 g).

How to cook properly:

1. Add dead bees to boiling water, stirring thoroughly.
2. Leave on moderate heat for 120 minutes.
3. Cool and strain through a fine sieve.
4. Keep refrigerated.

To prevent diseases, take 1 tablespoon of the decoction twice a day for 30 days.

The second option is to pour the same amount of ingredients into a thermos, let it steep for 12-14 hours, and then strain.

On vodka

This is the most common recipe, as vodka can be purchased at any store. It is used for both external and internal use.

Ingredients:

• 450-500 ml of vodka;
• 25 g of dead bees.

Cooking instructions:

1. Grind the dead bees, but you can also use them whole.
2. Pour into a glass container and fill with vodka.
3. Cover and leave in a dark, warm place for 20 days. If you use unground product, the infusion time will be 3 months.
4. Shake the jar every 3 days.
5. Strain, pour into a dark bottle and refrigerate.

On alcohol

70% ethyl alcohol is used. If you can't find this, dilute it with 96% purified water at a rate of 390 ml of water per 1 liter of ethyl alcohol.

Manufacturing process:

1. Pour the dead bees into a glass jar (0.5 or 1 l).
2. Pour alcohol so that it covers the substance by 2-3 cm.
3. Let it brew for 2 weeks.
4. Strain and squeeze out the pulp.
5. Store in a dark container in the refrigerator.

On moonshine

The quality of the moonshine must be high. The distillate is distilled at least twice. The tincture is prepared identically to the alcohol recipe—the exact proportions aren't required, but the key is for the liquid to cover the dry ingredients by at least 2 cm. Let it steep for 21 days.

How to take the infusion?

There are 2 types of application of medicinal tincture from dead bees:

• Orally. The average oral dosage is 1 tablespoon twice daily (1 teaspoon for children). If an alcoholic or aqueous beverage is not drinkable, it can be diluted with water.
• Externally. Not only alcohol tincture is used, but also water tincture - for compresses, rubbing, applications, and as drops.

Use in specific diseases

Specific dosages, course duration, and method of administration depend on the disease and its stage of development. Prostate inflammation and, for example, a cold, cannot be treated the same way.

Treatment of prostate inflammation and adenoma

The resorption of prostate tumors takes a long time, so treatment with infused dead bees lasts 4-6 months. This bee product is aimed at treating and halting the growth of adenomas, preventing their transformation into malignant tumors.

Additionally, it relieves symptoms such as pain and discomfort during urination. The following are suggested for administration:

• drink 20 ml of water infusion twice a day, washed down with 100-150 ml of warm water mixed with 1-2 teaspoons of honey for 30 days;
• mix the water infusion with 2 teaspoons of honey and 2 teaspoons of propolis - take identically to the previous method;
• Drink 10 ml of alcohol tincture once a day for 60 days.

Warm liquid is used to treat prostate adenoma, prostatitis, and other inflammatory conditions of the prostate gland. A 15-day break is required after each course.

Joint treatment

For the treatment of cartilage and joints, an alcohol or moonshine tincture is used, but the composition is slightly different (since it is used externally):

• 500 ml of alcohol/moonshine;
• 2.5-3 glasses (200 ml each) of dead bees;
• extract of pine, eucalyptus or fir (sold in pharmacies).

The preparation method is classic. The solution relieves pain, reduces swelling, improves mobility, and restores cartilage tissue. It is used for arthritis and gout, arthrosis and rheumatism, radiculitis, etc.

Directions: rubbing and compress. Apply twice daily. To enhance the effect, it is recommended to take 1 tablespoon of a regular alcohol or water tincture orally before, during, or after meals twice daily.

Treatment for colds, strengthening the immune system and cleansing the body

Dead bees have antiviral and antibacterial properties, and the tincture is widely used to prevent and treat colds. Additionally, the liquid cleanses the body of harmful cholesterol, toxic deposits, waste, and other substances, and nourishes the body with a complex of vitamins and minerals.

Method of preparation and components of the alcohol solution:

1. Grind 2 tbsp. of dead bees and 20 g of propolis.
2. Combine ingredients, add 500 ml of vodka.
3. Let it brew for 14–15 days.
4. Strain, add 2 tablespoons of liquid honey.

How to take vodka infusion and water solution (classic recipe):

• for prevention – 1 tbsp on an empty stomach;
• Treatment for adults: for the first 3 days, dissolve 1 teaspoon in 50-70 ml of water, drink up to 6 times a day, then take 1 tablespoon twice a day;
• water decoction – give children 1 tbsp three times a day, adults 2 tbsp 6 times a day.

If you have an acute respiratory viral infection, it is recommended to additionally chew propolis cappings (propolis with wax), which quickly relieves cold symptoms.

Treatment of mastitis

For breast growths and lumps, the tincture is used externally and internally. Ingredients:

• alcohol or moonshine – 40-50 ml;
• dead bees – 1 tbsp;
• royal jelly – 30 ml.

How to make a solution:

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Pour into a dark bottle.
3. Close the bottle tightly with a cork.
4. Let it brew for 15 days.
5. Strain.

Rules of use:

• drink the liquid 1 teaspoon on an empty stomach, that is, 1 time per day in the morning;
• Spread the pulp over the area of ​​the chest where the lump is noted, apply plastic wrap and a warm scarf on top, and keep it on for 7-9 hours (at night).

If mastopathy occurs during pregnancy or breastfeeding, you should avoid taking the bee tincture – it is contraindicated.

Cardiovascular diseases and treatment of cerebral vessels

The substances contained in bee raw materials have a beneficial effect on the entire cardiovascular system, so the medicinal tincture is used to prevent and treat problems with the heart and circulatory system.

Main action:

• strengthening of blood vessels;
• improving heart function;
• acceleration of blood supply;
• normalization of blood composition;
• prevention of blood clots.

Methods of administration:

• for prevention – 10 drops of alcohol liquid 2 times a day for a month;
• for treatment in combination therapy - 1 tbsp. of aqueous solution twice a day;
• after a stroke or heart attack – the first 10 days, 200 ml of decoction, 20 days – 400 ml.

If necessary, the course is repeated, but with a month-long break. The alcohol tincture is permitted for prophylactic use only.

If there are problems with the blood vessels of the brain, 3 courses of therapy are carried out over the course of 10-12 months.

For varicose veins

Varicose veins are a circulatory problem, so the healing liquid from dead bees is also used. To do this, simply prepare the classic recipe for an alcoholic liquid.

Directions for use:

• Take orally for 20 days, 1 teaspoon in the morning and evening;
• Apply compresses externally - rub into the affected area with massaging movements, wrap in plastic wrap and woolen cloth, or apply compresses by soaking gauze in the infusion.

Perform the procedures twice a day, keep them on for 5-6 hours.

For weight loss

Dead bees speed up metabolism, burn fat, remove excess fluid, and cleanse the intestines, which is important for obesity. For weight loss, a standard recipe is used, using alcohol, vodka, or moonshine. How to quickly lose excess weight:

• Take 15 drops 3 times a day for a month 30-40 minutes before meals, then take a 2-month break and repeat the course;
• If dead bees are used as a weight loss aid, it is sufficient to drink the water infusion 2 times a day, 1 tablespoon at a time (30 minutes before meals).

It is strictly forbidden to use this method during a strict diet (complete fasting) or during Lent – ​​you will get the opposite effect.

Other diseases

There are a number of other diseases for which it is important to use bee products:

• Myopia. Take 1 teaspoon of the alcohol tincture. However, a more effective remedy is considered to be fried dead bees: 2 tablespoons of dead bees per 150 ml of refined sunflower oil. Fry for about 10 minutes and take 1 tablespoon twice daily for 30 days.
• Multiple sclerosis. Drink as many drops per day as the person is years old, dividing the total amount into two doses. Duration: one month. Apply the pulp from the alcohol infusion to the head and spine for 25-35 minutes twice daily. Before the procedure, steam the pulp in a water bath.
• Stomach. Only the decoction (water infusion) is used. If gastritis is present, start with 10-15 drops at a time and gradually increase to 1-2 tablespoons. Drink on an empty stomach, 15-20 minutes before meals. The course lasts 2 weeks.
  For ulcers, mix 1 teaspoon with 1 teaspoon of honey and 150 ml of warm milk. Drink once a day for 10 days.
• Pancreatitis. A water decoction is also suitable for inflammation of the pancreas. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to 100 ml of the infusion. Take twice daily.
• Skin diseases. An alcohol tincture is used for drying. For psoriasis, it is advisable to add chamomile to the decoction in equal parts and 1 teaspoon of honey per 500 ml of solution.
• Type 2 diabetes. Take 50-100 ml of the water infusion, or 10-15 drops of the alcohol infusion twice daily for a month. Drink before meals, as this promotes weight loss. Apply compresses of the alcohol solution to wounds caused by diabetes.
• Pulmonary tuberculosis. Drink 100 ml of the decoction three times a day, and 20 drops of the alcohol tincture twice a day. Always take 20-30 minutes after meals, adding honey.
• Thyroid gland. To relieve thyroid inflammation, drink 2 teaspoons of the alcoholic solution twice a day. The course duration is 3 weeks.
• High blood pressure. Hypertensive patients are recommended to take the alcohol tincture (drops) for 30 days, followed by a six-month break. The number of doses is twice daily, with drops equal to one year of age.

Proper collection and preparation

Dead bees are collected at different times of the year. Summer and fall are inconvenient, as dead bees are either discarded or die outside the hive. To simplify the process, beekeepers recommend the following:

1. Place a large piece of cardboard under the entrance.
2. Inspect the surrounding area daily, as worker bees can carry carcasses further than 1 m.

Winter dead bees are easier to collect because they're found at the bottom of the hive. Collect them 2-3 times a week throughout the winter—this will allow you to collect bees without feces. If you only do this in the spring, there's a risk of mold growing on the insects' bodies.

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Before making the infusion, prepare the dead bees:

1. Sift the dead bees through a sieve or colander to remove any debris.
2. Place the processed carcasses in a piece of cloth.
3. Dry over a heater or in an oven. The temperature should not exceed 50°C. Dry until the dead bees are dry (to the point where they can be ground into powder).
4. Transfer the bee material into dry cloth bags for further storage.

Storage terms and conditions

If improperly stored, dead bees begin to become damp, moldy, and develop a foul odor. Using such a product to make tinctures is strictly prohibited, as it can be harmful to the body.

To avoid this, adhere to the basic requirements for the storage periods and conditions of dead bees:

• In dry form. Place the material in cloth or cardboard boxes and store in a cool, dry, and ventilated area. Periodically inspect the dead bees for mold during storage. The shelf life is a maximum of 1 year and 6 months.
• Conservation. This is the best option, as dead bees can be stored in this form for up to 2-3 years. To do this, heat the treated bees at 40°C in the oven, sterilize 0.5-liter jars, add the insects, and seal.
• Freezing. After processing, place the raw materials in plastic containers, seal tightly with lids, and freeze for up to 1 year. Once defrosted, do not refreeze—prepare the tincture immediately.

If you store bees using the dry method, do not place products with strong odors near the dead bees - the bee material will absorb them.

General recommendations for use

To avoid worsening your health, consider the basic rules for using the tincture:

• Do not take treatment longer than the prescribed course and do not exceed the dosage – side effects will occur;
• If you find the decoction unpleasant to drink, add a little honey – it’s not only tasty, but also healthy;
• Start with minimal doses to allow your body to adapt to new substances and prevent allergies from developing. If the recipe calls for 1 tablespoon, start with 1 teaspoon and gradually increase the dose.
• If you are not sure that you can prepare the tincture correctly, it is better to buy it ready-made at the pharmacy;
• Do not drink the alcohol tincture as an alcoholic beverage - it will only cause harm, so take it strictly in minimal doses (drops or teaspoons);
• Do not take bee products with medications, as many drugs are incompatible with them.

Side effects and contraindications

It is prohibited for people with the following problems to take or apply infusions of dead bees externally:

• individual intolerance to bee products (a common occurrence is an allergy to honey);
• liver failure;
• some heart and kidney diseases;
• thrombophlebitis and other pathologies with the formation of blood clots;
• mental disorders;
• age up to 5 years;
• alcoholism (in case of alcohol tincture);
• pregnancy and lactation period.

Depending on the presence of contraindications and if dosage rules are not followed, side effects sometimes occur:

• allergies in the form of hives, skin rashes, redness, anaphylactic shock;
• excessive thinning of the blood, which leads to bleeding;
• muscle spasms;
• a sharp drop in blood pressure or its jump;
• increase in body temperature;
• insomnia;
• dermatitis;
• activation of kidney stones.

Beekeepers and many doctors recommend using dead bees as a medicinal tincture, as the product is considered environmentally friendly and natural. It's important to consult a doctor beforehand to avoid any unpleasant consequences.

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