Allergy to propolis
How does allergic to propolis: Symptoms and Treatment.
Allergy to propolis and other bee products seen in a very small number of people.
According to statistics,, among, who tried propolis treatment, adverse effects occurred only 0,3-0,5%.
Therefore, the bee glue often say, as harmless substances.
Negative reactions to propolis inclined people, which are highly sensitive to caffeine acid esters.
Symptoms of allergies to propolis
Though, that bee glue contains large amounts of flavonoids, which can block the release of histamine in the blood, sometimes, while taking this product, the body can react allergic reaction.
Symptoms of allergies to propolis similar to the manifestation of negative processes while taking other allergens.
But there is one major difference – of propolis primarily affected the digestive system, and in very severe cases there are red spots on the skin and shortness of breath.
Therefore, propolis allergy is often mistaken for banal food poisoning.
The primary symptoms of allergy
- Nausea and vomiting;
- indigestion, diarrhea;
- Liquid calories;
- Bloating;
- Acute spasmodic pain;
- Fever.
Secondary symptoms of allergy
- Burning, itch, shelling;
- Small, red, point rash (urticaria);
- Dyspnea;
- Cold;
- Sneeze, swelling of the nasopharynx.
Allergy to propolis may appear not only in those, who choose to be treated by this product of bees, but in most beekeepers.
This substance behaves unpredictably. The beekeeper can work for many years with bees and have no reaction to the products of their activities, and suddenly discover symptoms.
Another interesting fact, the appearance of allergy to propolis for people not banned for bees.
Usually, negative reactions easily treated with antihistamines and did not occur in the future after treatment.
How to test for allergies to propolis
If treatment for the first time propolis, better check, what will be the reaction of the body.
This should begin receiving small doses of substances, and if the allergy is not, continue to apply, gradually increasing the dose and proving described in the recipe.
In research purposes, to determine the possible doses of bee glue, make the subject shot, since the minimum – 2,5 microgram.
If you see negative effects, and the state of the blood and liver will not change, dose increased to 5 micrograms, and later to 10, 20, 50.
At home, too, can be to test for allergies to propolis.
This will require propolis tincture on alcohol 30%. The liquid is applied to the wrist and cheek mucosa or heaven.
If the reaction is not followed within days, then, Plants adhesive can be used in the treatment of various diseases.
How to treat allergic to propolis
Treating allergies to bee glue conducted using antihistamines.
They contain an antihistamine and corticosteroid agents block the action of the allergen and return its healthy functioning body.
In pharmacies sold many modern drugs for allergies, prescription doctor.
However, the use of these tablets should know, most of them cause drowsiness and a strong increase in blood pressure.
They therefore contraindicated for people, suffering from hypertension, and drivers while driving.
Treating allergies to propolis Traditional methods
For those, who prefer to be treated folk remedies, there are many herbs, which not only reduces the external manifestations of allergic processes, but also help to stop the production of histamine.
- Take over 1 Article. spoon wormwood, corn stigmas, inflorescences alder, plantain leaves. Pour 200 ml. clean water and bring to a boil. Pour into a thermos and leave to stand 1 year. Strain broth and take 1 Article. spoon 3 times a day 15 min. before meals.
- 1 Article. pour a spoonful of dried celandine 500 ml of boiling water and leave for 40-50 min, closing the lid. Drink infusion before breakfast and dinner 0,5 cups for 15-20 min. before meals.
- 1 Article. spoon pharmacy storekeeper fill vyazolistnoho 500 ml of boiling water and bring to a boil. Cool and strain the resulting broth. Take 1 Article. spoon 4 times a day until the allergy disappear.
Its use is rarely harmful to the body. So, if bee glue is first applied, lower dose and better, making sure, that negative reactions in the body occurs, gradually increase it.