Bee Venom Use in Medicine

A bee sting is never fun; even beekeepers who are accustomed to it don't like it. Locating and pulling out the stinger that is lodged in the skin can cause swelling and itchiness. Bee venom causes these symptoms, but it is also being used in modern medicine. For thousands of years, bee venom has been used to treat disease. Although an unexpected sting leaves people wishing it hadn't happened, the anti-inflammatory antioxidant properties of the venom are beneficial.

The colorless liquid injected from the bee's stinger has 26 amino acids in it, which is why it hurts, but also why it has use in medicine. Although a bee sting does, in fact, sting, it also has antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-cancer effects. The peptides in bee venom. It can also be used for pain relief. The venom is heat and cold resistant, which means it remains potent even when exposed to extreme temperatures. Even dehydrated venom can retain its effectiveness.

Apitherapy is a treatment used in traditional medicine worldwide. It is based solely on products from bees, such as honey, pollen, and Royal Jelly. Dating back to 460 BC, bee venom has been used to treat various diseases. It was mostly administered by stinging the patient in specific areas with a bee held in a pair of tweezers.

The 5 "A" Properties of Bee Venom

The five "A" properties of bee venom are anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antioxidant, antiviral, and antibacterial. In small doses, bee stings and venom can provide anti-inflammatory effects. Bee venom also has antioxidant properties that improve the defense systems of patients undergoing bee venom therapy (BVT). Bee venom is also widely used in acupuncture to treat neck pain. In Korea, BVT is accepted as an effective treatment plan for neck pain.

A patient's physical reaction to bee stings lessens over time because of the body's amazing ability to adapt to small doses of venom, building up a tolerance. Over time, greater benefits can be realized from BVT when administered by a professional. Some of the ailments that bee venom is used to treat are arthritis, pain, inflammation, cancer, and Parkinson's disease.

Bee Venom For Allergies

Many people with allergies use bee stings in venom immunotherapy, which is administered and monitored by a healthcare professional. Bee venom injections have been shown to be highly effective and are considered safe. However, the caveat is that anyone with extreme allergies to bee stings or products made by bees should not undergo treatments with bee venom without consulting a professional doctor.

Bee venom has been used to treat diseases like multiple sclerosis, Lupus, and arthritis. Although studies are still underway, the results in control groups using bee venom for these conditions have been promising. It is clear that the anti-inflammatory properties of bean venom can be beneficial, but they should be administered, controlled, and monitored by a medical professional.

The Good and Bad of Bee Venom

How can something that feels bad also be good? How can bee venom hurt but also promote health?

It's a marvel that venom can be so painful and itchy and send some people to the hospital, and on the other hand, provide medicinal benefits. For thousands of years, bee venom in various forms has been used to treat ailments and is still used in studies for greater potential in addressing things like Alzheimer's, cancer, and arthritis. Beekeepers inevitably and regularly get stung by their bees, but maybe that's why some claim that beekeepers live longer than others!

Take Caution Around Active Hives

Although it may be tempting to expose oneself to bee stings in hopes of reaping some medicinal benefits, it is never recommended. Multiple bee stings can land even someone not allergic in the hospital, and left untreated, can be deadly. If a person is allergic to bees, forced exposure can yield devastating results. If you want to explore the possibility of reduced allergies to bee stings through bee venom therapy, you will need to speak with a medical professional. However, local honey is considered an effective treatment for mild allergies.