Apitherapy : A healthier life with bee products

The interest in natural remedies is increasing more and more these days. Many patients prefer natural products to chemical medications. The forgotten healing power of bee products for human health has a long tradition. The most important of these applications, called traditional or complementary treatments, applications with bee products are called traditional or complementary treatments. It is also called apitherapy.

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• What is apitherapy?
• In which areas is apitherapy or various bee products used?
• The diverse use of bee products in apitherapy

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Scientific studies show remarkable results about the benefits of bee products for human health. The production of higher quality and more beneficial bee products is made possible in cooperation with scientists and local producers. Is a healthier life possible with bee products?

In the following blog post you will find answers to the questions of what apitherapy is, what health benefits bee products have and in which areas they are used for treatment purposes.

The best-known bee products are certainly honey and pollen. However, honey bees provide many other products. Apart from that, propolis, royal jelly, bee bread, beeswax and bee venom are other bee products that have important biological effects.

What is apitherapy?

Apitherapy is the natural healing method that uses bee products to treat various diseases. With the targeted use of bee products, various diseases can be prevented, alleviated and effectively influenced.

Apitherapy is used to relieve pain and reduce symptoms caused by acute and chronic injuries. Apitherapy is an auxiliary method that contributes to a healthy life.

Bees produce more products with diverse biological functions. Bee products such as pollen, honey, propolis, royal jelly and beeswax have numerous benefits for human health. The reason for this benefit is that bee products contain protein, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, trace elements, essential fats and enzymes that a healthy body needs. In addition, bee products are very rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, which have an antioxidant effect. With these properties they strengthen the immune system .

In which areas is apitherapy or various bee products used?

Ancient civilizations discovered the benefits of bee products for human health. The history of apitherapy began with the Native Americans 6,000 years ago. They used honey and propolis to heal wounds. Egyptians also used it extensively for medicinal purposes 4000 years ago.

There is currently more and more research-based evidence of the high effectiveness and efficacy. This evidence is indispensable for modern medicine. Unfortunately, these results are presented as if the effects of bee products were entirely new. Usually it is old folk medical knowledge.

In Germany and around the world, scientists have always proven the healing power and the successful use of bee products. Unfortunately, the public didn't find out much about these great results. The apithrapie applications are nowadays reached universal dimension. At present there are modern apitherapy centers all over the world.

Bee venom, which has been used to relieve various pains since ancient times, can reduce inflammation and pain with its anti-inflammatory properties. Bee venom is used therapeutically in the form or direct bee sting. It is the most effective bee product. Its therapeutic effect is based on stimulating the body's own production of cortisone.

Apitherapy can also have a positive effect on various diseases . We can summarize them as follows:

Helps heal skin problems

Honey has been used to treat skin wounds for thousands of years because of its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and pain-relieving properties. In apitherapy, honey is applied directly to open cuts and burns. It can help skin wounds to heal quickly.

Royal jelly is another product used in apitherapy to support skin health. Royal jelly supports the body's natural collagen synthesis . With this function, the signs of aging can be delayed. Royal jelly is one of the most commonly used natural anti-aging products.

For allergies

Spring is "allergy season" for many. Pollen from plants can cause coughing, itchy throat and nose, watery eyes and itching.

Raw honey can have a protective effect by reducing the symptoms of various allergies. It can relieve itchy throat caused by allergies. It can act as a natural cough suppressant. This can also help strengthen the immune system. Of course, make sure you are not allergic to honey before consuming honey.

Strengthening the immune system and keeping the immune system in balance

Regular consumption of propolis, royal jelly, pollen, bee bread and honey can support the immune system. A strong immune system increases the body's resistance to disease. While it decreases the incidence of disease, it also speeds up the healing process.

Supports oral and dental health

Propolis is a natural bee product. Bees produce propolis to protect their hives from bacteria, viruses, fungi and microorganisms. Propolis is used to disinfect and protect the honeycomb. With the propolis-containing gargling liquid you can naturally maintain oral health.

To do this, it is sufficient to add a few drops of the water-soluble propolis extract to a glass of water.

You can also support your tooth and gum health by adding a few drops to your daily toothpaste.

Natural multivitamin

Royal jelly, pollen and bee bread are very rich in vitamins. These nutrients, which we can call a natural multivitamin, support the body's overall health, especially hair and skin health.

You can try tablet forms with royal jelly, pollen and propolis.

Supporting nerve and joint health

Bee venom can naturally support nerve and joint health. Bee venom given to the body with an acupuncture-like application can help relieve headaches, joint pain, back and neck pain.

The upper respiratory tract is supported against diseases

Breathing the air in the hive can support both the immune system and upper respiratory health. Breathing air in the hive can have a positive effect on the upper respiratory tract .

The diverse use of bee products in apitherapy

Propolis: It is a resin-like bee product that bees collect from the leaves, stems and buds of plants. The main function of propolis is to provide and maintain the antiseptic environment in the hive

In this regard, it has antiviral, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties.

Propolis is one of the natural products with the highest antioxidant capacity and a high content of phenols and flavonoids. The astonishingly large number of different ingredients in propolis explains its versatility in medical applications. A large part of the propolis effect has been scientifically proven. In addition, empirical medicine has found positive effects for which no precise explanation has yet been found. Also, some scientific studies proved that propolis can increase the body's resistance to various diseases by strengthening the immune system.

For more information on propolis, visit our webpage entitled What is Propolis . We can recommend our favorite product, propolis drops and other propolis products to you.

Honey: It is one of the best known and most consumed bee products. Honey contains various types of sugar, many plant substances and enzymes and hormones added by bees. It has been used for thousands of years against various diseases, especially skin wounds and burns. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of honey for coughs due to its possible effects.

Try 100% pure and natural raw honey , honey throat spray and honey syrup for children for cough problems.

There is one important point that should not be forgotten when buying honey. It is recommended to consume honey raw for beneficial effects on human health. Raw honey is natural honey offered for consumption when it is fresh and straight from the hive. Because it is not heat treated at high temperatures and is not filtered to preserve the pollen, its nutritional value is preserved in all its naturalness.

 Royal Jelly: Royal jelly is a natural bee product secreted by the worker bees to feed the young bees and queen bee in the hive. It looks similar to milk. Royal jelly has an incredibly rich number of nutrients and protective substances. Royal jelly contains many amino acids, proteins, vitamins (especially B-group vitamins) and minerals (calcium, manganese, potassium, sodium, copper, zinc and iron). Royal jelly contains about 13% protein. It also contains 10-HDA and royalactin not found in any other nutrient. In addition, a fountain of youth for us humans was found in royal jelly. This is of great importance in cosmetics.

To learn more about royal jelly, read " What is royal jelly " on our website. Would you like to know our 100% natural and certified organic royal jelly products.

Pollen: It is a nutrient high in vitamins, minerals, trace elements, flavonoids, phenols and proteins. The bees collect from different flowers and combine it with their own enzymes. Bee pollen is the only "complete food" in the scientific literature because it contains components necessary for health. All ingredients are present in the pollen in an organically bound, highly bioavailable form.

If you need recommendations on how to eat pollen, check out our super tasty and handy recipes that you can make using pollen.

Bee Bread: Bee bread, a fermented form of pollen, is the ideal food for those with digestive and stomach issues. Bee bread, which is also a natural probiotic, helps fight digestive issues by feeding the beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Bee venom: Bee venom was recognized as a remedy very early on. It is a very popular product in East Asian countries like China, Korea and Japan. Bee venom treatment is an alternative treatment method by injecting bee venom into acupuncture points. It was mostly used for chronic pain in the musculoskeletal system. Rheumatic forms can be treated with bee venom. Bee venom, which contains many pharmacological substances, has anti-inflammatory properties . For this reason, it can be used in particular against inflammatory diseases.

Beeswax: Beeswax is wax secreted by honey bees from under their abdomens, which bees use to build honeycomb. It contains natural paraffins, many essential and balsamic ingredients. This results in a versatile application in naturopathy.

Beeswax is widely used in the cosmetics industry. It is used to make lip balms, skin creams and perfumes in cosmetics.