Propolis Tincture

Name: Propolis Tincture
Yield: About 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 oz raw propolis (available from beekeepers and online herbal suppliers); 1 cup 80-proof vodka or food-grade vegetable glycerin

Propolis is a resinous substance bees make from tree sap. They use it to seal and protect the hive — it's their immune system in material form. Propolis has been used in folk medicine for centuries as an antimicrobial and immune-supporting preparation.

About 1 cup

Yield

2+ years

Keeps

Ingredients

1 oz raw propolis (available from beekeepers and online herbal suppliers)
1 cup 80-proof vodka or food-grade vegetable glycerin

Method

If the propolis is in chunks, freeze it for 30 minutes, then grate or crush it into small pieces (it's easier to work with when cold and brittle).
Place the propolis pieces in a clean glass jar. Pour the vodka or glycerin over them.
Seal tightly. Shake vigorously.
Store in a cool, dark place for 2-4 weeks. Shake daily for the first week, then every few days.
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth. Pour into a dark glass dropper bottle.
*Suggested use:**
10-20 drops in water or tea, 1-2 times daily during cold season
Applied directly to sore gums or canker sores (propolis has traditional use in oral care)
Added to throat soother preparations

Notes

Propolis can cause allergic reactions in people allergic to bee products. Test a small amount first.
The tincture will have a dark amber color and a resinous, slightly piney taste.
This is a traditional preparation — propolis tinctures have been used in European and South American folk medicine for centuries.

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