Apitherapy is an alternative therapy that involves the use of bee-derived products, such as honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, beeswax or poison, for therapeutic purposes.
Several studies show that apitherapy is effective in the treatment of skin diseases, joints, colds and influenza, the immune system, among others, as well as other alternative therapies, its use is not recognized by regional and federal medical advice.
Apitherapy consists of the use of bee-derived products, with scientifically proven properties, such as:
The use of honey as a dressing has been shown to be effective for wound healing, faster, more effective at resolving infections and less pain, compared to the use of other dressings, in addition, it has also been shown to be effective in treating cough.compared to the use of other cough suppressants.
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Beeswax is currently widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry, in ointments, creams and tablets.In the field of alternative medicine, beeswax is used for its antibiotic properties, as well as in the treatment of arthritis and nasal inflammation.
Pollen produced by bees has shown in several studies energy properties in the fight against tiredness and depression and increased resistance to influenza and cold, in addition, it has also been shown to offer benefits for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia.
Propolis has antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and healing properties, and has also been shown to be effective in relieving toothache and preventing flu, colds and ear infections.
It has also been found to be safe and effective, in combination with bee venom, in the treatment of psoriasis.Learn more about the benefits of propolis.
Royal jelly, in addition to being a concentrated source of nutrients, vitamins and essential fatty acids, also has other benefits, such as lowering cholesterol, strengthening the immune system, as well as having stimulating and strengthening properties.
The treatment of bee poison apitherapy, also known as apitoxin, is performed by a apiterapeta, with live bees, who deliberately sting the person, in a controlled manner, releasing the poison in order to obtain analgesic, anti-inflammatory and stimulating effects of the immune system., among other things.
Several studies also demonstrate the effectiveness of bee venom in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, however, it is not possible to guarantee the safety of this procedure.