Medicine From the Bees

Raw honey-

Raw honey has been around sense the dawn of time. Our ancestors would use it anytime they can get their hands on it. Honey is the most enzymatically active food in the world. Enzymes are the catalysts in are body to unlock process, and make things happen faster. A benefit of honey is that it helps reduce allergies. This happens because it contains a small amount of bee pollen. This is what’s in the atmosphere, and causes allergies for many people. When you ingest it in small amounts, you will become less sensitive to it. This study show how high intake of honey can significantly improve overall symptoms of allergies.

Propolis-

Bees gather sap from trees, and combine it with beeswax and saliva to create bee propolis. This is what they use to patch up the hive when it needs repair. They also use it to mummify any enemy that comes in the hive. For example, if a small animal gets in the hive for honey, or a home. The bees will kill it, but are not able to carry it out of the hive, so they use propolis to prevent any bacteria spreading in the hive from the dead animal. Propolis was used by the ancient Greeks, and Egyptians as medicine, and for it’s antimicrobial properties. In this study, it shows how propolis can improve all aspects of the immune system. In this research, it shows how propolis can be an effective treatment for covid-19. This is do to it’s powerful antiviral properties.

Royal jelly-

Royal jelly is secreted from the glands of the worker bees. It is a thick, milky white substance that is fed to the queen bees. It is meant to stimulate her growth, and development. The queen bee is able to have great longevity do to royal jelly, compared to all the other bees. It was used by ancient China, and Egypt. There is research showing how royal jelly can improve spatial learning, memory, and help protect cognitive function. It has also been proven to stimulate neurogenesis, or the creation of new brain cells.

Bee pollen-

Bees collect pollen to create bee pollen, and as a protein source. They also transfer it from flower to flower to carry on the life cycle. Pollen is considered the male reproductive spore of the plant. This has been used by the ancient Chinese, and Egyptians for 15,000 years. Bee pollen is a complete protein with a lot of vitamins, and minerals. Pollen is about 40% protein by weight. It has all 22 amino acids,

 

 

 

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