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Bee Venom Use in Medicine
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…
Read MoreHow Sweet! The Flower to Jar Honey Process
How Sweet! The Flower to Jar Honey Process The busy work of honeybees and experienced beekeepers shows up in jars on grocery aisles, gift stores, and local beekeeping boutiques. How does honey get from the flower and little bee-padded feet to decorative jars so we get to enjoy the sweet treat? The process from flower…
Read MoreCan Bees Make Cannabis Honey?
Can Bees Make Cannabis Honey? It was surprising to discover how often the question arises in discussion forums and conversations about bees making cannabis honey. Seasoned beekeepers know what it takes for honeybees to make honey, and since cannabis is not a nectar creating plant, the answer is no. Some people hold onto the hope…
Read MoreWhat Bees Collect V What Bees Make
What Bees Collect V What Bees Make Bees are known to collect many things from the environment, including pollen and nectar. There are a few things that bees need that they must make from the raw ingredients. Instead of collecting honey and propolis, bees collect the necessary materials they need to make them. Bees spend…
Read MoreUnlikely Honey Combos to Promote Good Health
Unlikely Honey Combos to Promote Good Health When it comes to using delicious local honey as a natural sweetener, it is a no-brainer. However, even though most people have heard that honey has health benefits, few actively explore it further. Today, everyone seems obsessed with good health, and using honey in combination with other ingredients…
Read MoreImmediate Actions to Take Following a Wasp or Bee Sting
Immediate Actions to Take Following a Wasp or Bee Sting Every family has a secret way of treating a bee or wasp sting; some traditions go back generations and may not make logical sense. So, what is the most effective way to handle a sting? There are some things that can be done immediately following…
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