Wax and its application

The wax produced by bees is said to be a very complex organic compound. This product is allocated with special pieces of iron. It serves as a building material for bees, from which they build honeycombs and then carefully store the collected nectar, pollen, and pollen in them. In the same place, a young individual develops from the moment the uterus lays eggs to an adult insect.

Wax is both a unique nutritional supplement and an irreplaceable healing substance. Being a product of the vital activity of bees, wax has unique properties and is widely used in a number of cases.

This product of bee production is a biologically active substance with strong bactericidal properties. It is the basis for the manufacture of all kinds of cream preparations, pharmaceutical ointments, cosmetic products, preparations for the treatment of colds, runny nose, and any allergic manifestations in the body.

It is also an excellent tool for wound healing, warming procedures and for general skin healing. Russians find application to this product for the most different fields of activity. Although the main ones remain the cosmetic and medical direction.

In folk medicine, the bee product has been considered one of the most powerful remedies since ancient times, its healing properties are obvious, because it is useful for maintaining beauty and maintaining health.

Bees can be called a real miracle that nature could create. Thanks to these little workers, we get a whole list of substances, the benefits of which can hardly be overestimated. These include:

• first of all, of course - honey;
• pollen;
• royal jelly;
• wax;
• propolis.

The wax glands of the insect produce a fatty substance from which they build their little containers - honeycombs. There is an opinion that supposedly natural wax produced by bees refers to auxiliary products, that is, waste. But this is an erroneous statement, because for its healing qualities it is no less valuable than honey.

People began to use this bee product a very long time ago, discovering its pharmaceutical and cosmetic qualities. For example, wax was intended for the wounded to cover wounds, thus protecting them from moisture and infection. And thanks to the antibacterial substances contained in this product, the inflammation went away and the wounds healed quickly.

The color of beeswax can vary depending on the plant from which the pollen was collected. Therefore, there is nothing strange in the fact that sometimes we see white wax on sale, sometimes yellow, and sometimes dark brown and even black. It is very rare to see this bee product with a pinkish tinge. This is a very beautiful sight.

This substance smells like honey or like propolis. And if there is an additional impurity in it, then the smell can correspond to it.The product contains such natural ingredients as propolis, bee pollen, methyl acid. By the way, with propolis in the composition, the product can also acquire a greenish tint.

No matter what shade this product has, its quality always remains excellent. From each of them, the benefits will be the same, because the main role in this case is played by impurities in the product. Most often you can find a product of bee activity of yellow or brown color. White is a rarity, it is created in industrial production. For example, in the creation of cosmetics, white wax is necessary for modern depilatory products, such as film wax "White Line Natura» in granules.

The density of the structure of this product is quite high, but if it is exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, this will lead to a lighter tone.

The biochemical composition of this substance is quite complex. Here, such nuances as the area where insects live and what is included in their “diet” are of no small importance. Generally speaking, the composition of wax is more than three hundred substances, as well as vitamins. It is especially rich in vitamin A: 100 g of this bee product contains four grams of this vitamin. It is this fact that determines the success of the bee product in the cosmetic field.

This product cannot be dissolved in water. Glycerin will not help, and even alcohol will not be able to do this. But turpentine, chloroform and gasoline will do just fine. In order for the product to begin to melt, a temperature of about 70 ° C is needed - in this state, the wax can take any form.

Wax is obtained from honeycombs after honey has been pumped out of them.And it is sold in the markets by beekeepers themselves. In addition to this product, you can usually buy from them everything else that bees supply people with. Beekeepers can sell you a whole piece of wax, or they can offer a figurine made from it or a candle. The hope that a real wax candle can be bought in a store is small, there, most likely, there will be some chemical impurities in the wax.

A therapeutic composition for ridding the body of a number of skin diseases is easy to prepare by mixing the waste product of bees and some other ingredients.

Even just by mixing wax and olive oil (oil should be twice as much), it can be applied to the wound. It is recommended to pre-treat it using propolis or hydrogen peroxide.

For the treatment of the skin of the legs (corns, corns), it is best to mix wax, propolis and lemon juice (30 g, 50 g and 1 piece, respectively). The resulting composition in the form of cakes should be applied to the calluses and fixed with adhesive tape for several days. After that, you need to prepare a two percent soda solution and soften the corn in it. Now it can be easily removed.

Ointment for hands is prepared as follows:

• peel and chop the onion (1 pc.);
• fry with vegetable oil (200 ml) until the onion acquires a golden color;
• filter (the onion is no longer needed);
• take a piece of beeswax the size of a matchbox and melt it in oil;
• there we add a piece of propolis the size of a pea;
• pour the finished composition into a prepared glass container.

The ointment will be ready when it cools down. This is an excellent tool for healing wounds, softening the skin and moisturizing it.This effect is due to the healing qualities of this beekeeping product, which helps as an anti-inflammatory, bactericidal and wound healing agent. The use of the ointment forms the thinnest film on the hands, which speeds up the healing process of small cuts and cracks. By the way, broken skin on the heels can also be treated with this composition.

Such a tasty medicine is sold in ordinary pharmacies and stores, but the pharmacy version will be more reliable due to the naturalness of the product. The bee product can be of different quality and the likelihood that it will be low in the store still exists. There were times when store wax turned out not to be wax at all.

If you chew bee cells, then a strong antimicrobial effect will be exerted on the oral cavity. It is not recommended to swallow this product - it will not be digested. But this is a wonderful warming remedy for a runny nose and even sinusitis - this way you can quickly get rid of the disease.

Qualified doctors themselves recommend this method of treatment for angina, because there will definitely be no harm, unlike some drugs, but the cure will come very quickly. This product of bee activity is an excellent warming agent.

When there is heat transfer, wax has a positive effect on the human body.The moderate temperature of the composition applied to the problem area causes a rush of blood, thereby improving the supply of the diseased organ with nutrients, which means that the work of the whole organism, as well as the well-being of a person, are restored. This is due to the increased supply of oxygen to the tissues and the fact that toxins and other decay products are excreted from the body.

If you wax a wound on the skin of a person, then it will heal much faster than usual, and the skin in this place will acquire elasticity and elasticity.

The bee product has proven to be excellent as a means for inhalation. Cough and runny nose will go away, it will help with more complex problems, but in such a situation, a doctor's consultation will be required, because in case of particularly serious diseases, inhalation treatment may be contraindicated.

With wax, both wet inhalation and dry inhalation are possible - it depends on the disease. Usually it is enough to breathe it in pairs of 15 minutes a day and do it for a week to see the result.

Allergies are often not easy to deal with. Moreover, questions arise about the causes of its occurrence, and about the treatment. The bees are here to help. There are examples when people with various allergic manifestations simply chewed on honeycombs and got rid of the problem in a month.

Heavy smokers beeswax is also able to direct the true path, because if you chew on honeycombs, this leads to the fact that over time a person simply does not want to smoke anymore, and even periodontal disease can be eliminated at the same time.

In cosmetology, a bee product is also indispensable. Its use is mainly associated with cosmetics for the face. All the subtleties of working with this product were known to ancient women, who also used cosmetic ointments, creams and even hair masks. It is known that thanks to them, the hair will be reliably protected from many negative influences. Hair is nourished and becomes stronger and more elastic.

If you make wax protection for hands, you can protect the skin from many aggressive influences., for example, associated with the use of various household chemicals. Such compositions are best stored in a glass jar. At room temperature, the shelf life of the product will be about two years.

Nowadays, the production of medicines and cosmetics based on beeswax has already been mastered by many manufacturing companies. This makes it possible to purchase all these products without restriction in regular pharmacies or cosmetic stores. Consumers have long been able to appreciate the benefits of using this product and its convenience.

Has found application beeswax and in gynecology. It is used in the manufacture of a number of candles, the therapeutic effect of which is very effective. This product also helps in improving lactation in nursing mothers.

For armpits, wax is used as a depilatory. Perhaps removing the hairs in this place with wax is more painful than just shaving them off, but the end result will be more attractive, besides, the next time the procedure will have to be repeated only after a month, or even a month and a half.

There was a use for wax in everyday life. Mastic with tar for the care of wooden floors is not a cheap pleasure, but often a little sense.Therefore, you can do without branded products. On the basis of beeswax, it is quite possible to prepare such a mastic yourself.

For baths and saunas, namely for processing shelves in a steam room, wax is also most often used. From such a procedure, the surfaces are not covered with a film that can burn at high temperatures. The floor in the steam room is successfully impregnated with this product and it does not become slippery from this - and this is so important where the humidity is high and it is very easy to slip.

The most thorough treatment in the sauna should be the treatment of the ceiling with a bee product - the surface on which the temperature effect is the strongest. Thus, everything can be treated with wax in the sauna - up to wooden buckets and tubs.

The bee product will also help in lip care. Especially such care will be needed in the spring, when it is either warm or cold outside, the humidity rises, and it is often very windy. All this leads to the formation of cracks on the lips, they begin to peel off and dry out. But if you prepare a lip balm based on beeswax, all problems with the skin of the lips will be resolved.

For insomniacs and for those who are in a stressful situation, it is recommended not to lean on drugs, but to purchase ear funnels - a revolutionary device made from a bee product. With their help, they relieve spasms of blood vessels and muscles of the head, and also relax after stressful situations.

Care products also include hygienic lipstick as one of the varieties of conventional lipsticks. Its composition is also based on beeswax. Its difference from others is that not only women, but also men and even children can use it.

With large ugly scars, bees will come to the rescue, or rather their wax and olive oil. A compress from this composition can do a miracle - the skin with scars will look much more attractive.

There was an application for beeswax (as a food additive E901) and in the food industry. They process citrus fruits, pineapples, melons and other fruits. This is done in order to preserve the crop from spoilage if it needs to be stored for a sufficiently long time - for example, transported to another country, to which the fruits will reach only after a few days, or even weeks.

This product is included in some sweets - in sweets, chocolate, chewing gum, icing, which is sometimes decorated with baked goods. The cheese in the heads is also treated with beeswax. This keeps it longer and doesn't dry out. Even in the food industry, grain coffee and nuts can be processed with a bee product.

An excellent procedure is a hot wax massage. It uses a special flavored product, which is first brought to a temperature that is pleasant for the body, and then proceed directly to the massage. This procedure opens and cleanses the pores, improves blood flow, relieves joint and muscle pain and spasms. This is a nice addition to any other massage and preparation for sports activities.

When the honey is pumped out of the combs, they are melted in hot water, the whole structure dissolves, which leads to the formation of a finished wax on the surface with an indescribable smell of honey, because the aroma is enhanced by heating. Wax is on the surface, because the specific gravity of the water is heavier, that's the whole secret.

It should be stored in a dry, ventilated area away from strong-smelling products or poisonous odorous substances, otherwise both the smell and the properties of these products may be absorbed by the wax. It is important to remember that it cannot be heated to more than 100C, because it will lose all its healing power.

Such a mixture is usually used as a wonderful anti-aging agent if the skin of the face has become dry and fading. The same composition will help with peeling, if the face is heavily weathered. It is enough just to melt the wax in a water bath, add butter and freshly squeezed juice (carrot, squash or cucumber) to it - all equally. The mixture must be thoroughly mixed, and then applied warmly on the face for twenty minutes. Then wash off with warm water.

Ancient people did not know what toothpaste was, but when they learned about beeswax, they quickly recognized the healing properties of this product for the oral cavity. They began to chew it, noticing that in this way the teeth were cleaned, and the breath became fresher. Today, everyone already knows that such problems as inflammation of the gums, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis can be quickly cured if every hour for 15 minutes you spend chewing half a teaspoon of zabrus.

Moreover, it has been proven that it is not necessary to spit out the product, because it is an excellent natural sorbent and a substance due to which intestinal motility is stimulated. Once inside the digestive tract, the product is able to activate the processes of digestion and food begins to move better through the digestive tract.

The antibacterial properties of the bee product have a normalizing effect on the intestinal microflora, relieving it of dysbacteriosis and cleansing the entire body (in this case, the product works like activated charcoal).

It also happens that a person has an individual intolerance to wax. If such a healing product causes any harm to your body, then this only means one thing - you are allergic to it, so for further treatment it will have to be replaced with some other product.

In order to independently extract the wax, the honeycombs are pre-cut from the frames. Although if the dishes in which they will be heated are quite voluminous, this can not be done. So, the honeycombs are put into a container, filled with hot water (about 70C) and everything is well mixed and ground manually. The goal is to destroy the honeycombs.

The resulting mass settles for about 10-12 days, but every day it needs to be mixed again. Fermentation begins, as a rule, by the third day. The process is accompanied by a rather unpleasant smell, so you need to do this outdoors in the summer. The dishes in which the honeycombs are located should be in a sunny place.

When 10-12 days have passed, they take a gauze bag and gradually fill it with soaked raw materials. The bag is constantly rinsed under running water so that the contents are completely clean.

Cleanly washed honeycombs are placed in a stainless steel or aluminum container and filled with water in large quantities. Water should be brought to a boil, and then boil everything for about 20 minutes. By this time, everything should be ready in order to press the wax.

For pressing, you need a two-meter board 25 cm wide and about 30 mm thick. At one end, boards should be filled with a length of 50 cm and a height of 10, as well as thick (about 30 mm) bars of the same length.The distance between them is about 20 cm. This is how the lower part of the structure looks like.

The upper part is already so that it can enter the lower one, and the bars are stuffed in the same way. Now the ends need to be connected with a ladder, for which you need to drill holes. Next, through the gauze folded in half, you need to strain about two liters of the mixture, twist it at the ends, put the raw material on the board and squeeze.

When all the raw materials are pressed, it must be poured again with cold water, and when it hardens, rinse again in water and send to the fire. The melted product is filtered through a double layer of gauze. Now the container will be cooled and settled for a day (it needs to be well wrapped).

After all these manipulations, you will get a good quality wax. A standard honeycomb frame yields about 135 grams of premium product.

At home, preparing such an ointment is not difficult, because all the ingredients in it are quite accessible. And with its help, you can cure a lot of diseases. This ointment is prepared from beeswax (25 grams), vegetable oil (a glass) and half a hard-boiled yolk.

First, pour the oil into an enameled container, then crumble the bee ingredient into it, wait until it dissolves. Then add the yolk. Within half an hour, the mixture should be infused. Then it must be filtered through one layer of gauze and removed in the cold. For use, the finished composition is slightly heated.

With the help of the resulting mixture, you can get rid of:

• stomach pain;
• sinusitis;
• otitis;
• sore throats;
• gangrene;
• ulcers;
• female diseases;
• boils;
• burns;
• edema.

A miraculous ointment from resin can be prepared independently and it will turn out no worse than the purchased one.There is nothing complicated in the recipe. The finished product contains:

• pine resin (resin) - 100 grams;
• beeswax - the same;
• olive oil - a glass;
• honey - two tablespoons;
• propolis - two grams.

In the event that it was not possible to get pine resin, any other resin of a coniferous tree will do. The cooking process is easy and short:

• resin, bee product and olive oil are dissolved and combined using the water bath method. These ingredients should cook for about 10 minutes;
• now we add the fourth to the three ingredients - honey and keep the mixture on fire for the same amount;
• propolis is added last, but after that the mixture is boiled again for the same time.

It is difficult to say in which areas beeswax is not used today. Another use is as an additive to soap. The product retains moisture in the skin, gives it softness and elasticity, has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effect.

The skin will not dry out and crack. Thanks to beeswax, the film formed on the skin will protect it from any negativity from the outside. This bee product has all the same healing properties as honey.

Both of these products have long been known as indispensable in skin care, as they are both moisturizing and antibacterial effects. The soap turns foamy, the skin is well moisturized and becomes soft and velvety.

Soap from scratch with coconut oil:

• almond oil - 110 grams;
• rapeseed oil - 170 grams;
• coconut oil - 380 grams;
• olive oil - 200 grams;
• soybean oil - 170 grams;
• beeswax - 30 grams;
• alkali - 150 grams;
• water - 350 grams;
• honey - 2 glasses.

How to cook:

• melt oils and wax and mix;
• mix water with alkali;
• bring the temperature of both mixtures to the same and then mix;
• when the mass becomes homogeneous - add honey, mix and quickly lay out in molds.

The most enthusiastic reviews are about products made from natural wax. Such a product is used by professionals, it is suitable both as a remedy, and as a preventive, and for cosmetic purposes.

The pharmacopoeial product is used in the preparation of medical preparations - these are all kinds of ointments, plasters and pharmacy candles. This is explained by state standards for the manufacture of these preparations, the basis of which should be precisely bee wax.

Such requirements apply to the production of sticky plasters, and with Spanish flies, and mercury, and soap. The same applies to pharmacy ointments, whether camphor, wax, spermaceti, zinc or any other ointment.

For example: an ointment that heals wounds, which was made according to GOST 21179-2000, consists of:

• olive oil - 1/2 cup;
• yellow beeswax - 8 g;
• white beeswax - 5 g;
• pine resin - 20 g and
• fresh cow butter - 1 tbsp. l.

The ointment is applied to gauze and applied to the sore spot. Storage is recommended in glass containers and in the cold.

In the next video - all about the beneficial properties and methods of using wax.