Bee products are well known in traditional medicine and has a long history of use. The honeybee (Apis mellifera) maes various bee products from plants, flower nectar and pollen. The bee products known to have medicinal value are pollen, propolis and royal jelly.
Bee pollen:
Bee pollen is collected by the bees as a nutrient harvest for the hive. Bee pollen is a nutrient rich complete food and a source of protein, vitamins, minerals, saccharides and fatty acid. It is also a good source of Rutin a bioflavonoid that helps strengthens capillaries and treat glaucoma.
Effective for:
- Benign enlargement of the prostrate
- Disorders of glands
- Prostatitis
Bee propolis:
Propolis is a plant substance modified by the bees. It is a sticky substance that the bees manufacture by mixing their own waxes with resinous sap obtained from tree bark and leaf buds and used as a sealant and sterilant for the bee nests. Propolis is recognized to have a wide range of biological activities such as anti-bacterial anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, hepato-protective and tumoricidal activities.
Effective for:
- Herpes
- Periodontal disease,
- Suppression of tumor growth
- Ulcers
- Upper respiratory infections
- Wound healing on the gums
Royal jelly:
Royal jelly is a viscous substance secreted by the glands of worker bees as an essential food for the queen bee larva and the queen herself. Royal jelly is a concentrated source of nutrient including proteins, free amino acids, lipids, vitamins, and a large number of bioactive substances.
Effective for:
- Anti tumor activities
- Boost energy
- Increase nutrient absorption
- Strengthens immune system
- Strengthens the adrenal glands
- Vasodilator/hypotensive
Supplements:
Bee pollen is available as granules. Best possible way to use bee propolis is alcohol tinctures. For royal jelly do not buy free-dried or mixtures laden with honey or sweetners.
Recommended Dose:
- Bee pollen 1 teaspoon of granules every morning
- Bee propolis ½ dropperful of tincture in water or tea, 2 dropperful for respiratory infections.
- Royal jelly ¼ teaspoon per day taken on an empty stomach
Side effects and precautions:
People allergic to pollen should not use Bee pollen.
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