
- Antimicrobial (antibiotic and antifungal properties)
- Emollient (treating skin burns)
- Dental anti-plaque agent (may protect against canker sores and other forms of oral disease due to its antimicrobial properties)
Collect the clean Propolis in a mason jar. Cover approximately 2 inches above the Propolis with Everclear, a pure 100 proof grain alcohol. Allow to sit for a week to start, tightly capped of course. Shake the jar every few days. Notice that the solution will separate. Add a little more alcohol as needed. This will make tincture. Do not add too much or the saturation point will be absorbed and you will need more Propolis. What I usually end up with is approximately 4” of deep brown tincture sitting on top of about 2” of a milky substance. Use a very small siphon tube to draw off the pure tincture (the top layer). Store tightly closed until you collect enough to bottle. Add more alcohol to the milky substance and the process starts again.
This is so interesting! I have never heard of a propolis tincture. Thank you for linking up to the All Around the Home and Homestead Blog Party!
You’re welcome! Glad I was able to participate in the blog party. They’re so much fun!
Thanks for sharing on the All Around the Home and Homestead Blog Party! I had never heard of propolis tincture before this. Very interesting!
Thank you! Glad I could participate, too. We love all things homesteading!