Bees are considered the only insects that have served people since ancient times and at the same time remain absolutely independent. Without them it is difficult to imagine the life of modern people. Despite rapid technological progress, it was not possible to obtain analogues of honey and other bee products artificially. Today, many useful beekeeping products are known, and their use by humans is completely justified.
Honey
Natural honey is a product of processing honeydew and nectar. In this case, insects mostly collect nectar from flowers.Honeydew is a sugary product of the vital activity of various parasitic insects. Bees collect it from branches, leaves, and tree bark. It takes 3-8 days for honey to mature, after which the bees seal it. Collection of frames should begin at the moment when the number of cells with mature mass does not reach 3/4.
Honey has pronounced beneficial properties, which are due to the unique composition of this product. In addition to carbohydrates, it contains a lot of proteins. Honey also contains vitamins, microelements, and amino acids. The main function of the substance is considered to be the activation of biological processes in the human body.
Also, this beekeeping product allows you to obtain the following effects:
- achieve antimicrobial action;
- calm the nervous system;
- improve the functions of the digestive organs;
- neutralize the symptoms of cardiovascular pathologies;
- achieve wound healing;
- remove poisons and toxins from the body;
- relieve joint pain.
Propolis
Bees use this substance to seal cracks and damage in honeycombs. In addition, they use propolis to insulate their homes for the winter. The substance is also called bee glue because it contains processed resinous substances collected from trees and has a sticky texture.
Propolis is characterized by pronounced anti-inflammatory and strengthening characteristics. In medicine, it is often used to treat colds and dental pathologies, eliminate stomach lesions, and strengthen the cardiovascular system. Based on propolis, you can make water and alcohol tinctures and homemade ointments. When propolis is absorbed, you should not swallow it. The body does not digest this substance.
Royal jelly
Royal jelly is considered a very valuable product that has many beneficial properties.In fact, it is the secretion of the pharyngeal and maxillary glands of young bees. In other words, this substance is food intended for queen larvae and bees 4-5 days old. It is characterized by a very specific aroma and sweet and sour taste.
The composition contains many nutrients that can strengthen the immune system, increase stamina, improve memory, vision and sleep. The substance also helps normalize blood pressure and improve the functioning of the body.
Wax
This substance has found wide use in folk and official medicine. Scientists have found that it is produced by young insects 10-20 days old. Wax is a building material in bee homes.
To produce 1 kilogram of wax, insects need to process 3.5 kilograms of honey. It includes more than 300 different substances and elements. Wax is used in the following areas:
- pharmaceutical industry;
- dentistry;
- chemical industry;
- printing;
- medicine;
- optics.
In beekeeping, wax is used to make foundation. In medicine and cosmetology, this substance is used to make anti-inflammatory and wound-healing ointments and care creams.
Bee venom
This substance is considered an important waste product of bees. It contains antibiotic substances. Essentially, bee venom is a white liquid that has a honey aroma and a bitter taste. When it enters the human body, it activates its protective functions.
In addition, the substance promotes the expansion of small arteries and capillaries, helps reduce pain and increase the amount of hemoglobin. The composition also has a beneficial effect on metabolic processes and helps reduce blood pressure.
Zabrus
This substance is the cut off caps of sealed honeycombs. Essentially, it is considered a type of sealant that seals each cell in the comb once the honey has matured. The pellet contains the secretions of the salivary glands of bees. It also includes pollen, propolis and a little honey.
For medicinal purposes, the composition is used as a chewable product. The substance is used in the following cases:
- prevention and treatment of hay fever;
- mild form of hay fever;
- rhinitis and sinusitis;
- mechanical cleansing of the oral cavity;
- normalization of motor and secretory functions of the stomach;
- restoration of intestinal microflora;
- strengthening the immune system.
The bar is characterized by excellent antibacterial and antiviral properties. This substance can be used for applications in the development of radiculitis or joint pathologies.
Perga
This term refers to flower pollen that has undergone special processing. Bees that return to the hive with nectar shake off pollen pollen. At the same time, other insects process it with their salivary glands and add a little nectar. The finished bee bread resembles small granules that have a pleasant taste and a slight smell of honey.
The bees themselves use this substance to feed young individuals and nourish the queen. At the same time, people use bee bread in medicine and cosmetology. The substance helps achieve the following results:
- strengthen the immune system and reduce allergy symptoms;
- restore blood vessels in case of severe circulatory disorders in the brain;
- speed up recovery after heart attacks and strokes;
- cure infertility;
- eliminate anemia and vitamin deficiency.
Merva
A substance called «Merva" is not very well known to people, since it is used mainly by beekeepers. This mass is obtained after reheating old honeycombs. It is a composition based on beebread, wax and residues of insect waste products. Merva has a black tint and is usually used to produce wax industrially.
As an auxiliary product, a liquid can be obtained from the mass, which is often used as a vitamin supplement for feeding livestock.
Pollen pollen
This term refers to flower pollen, which is collected and glued into granules under the influence of the secretion of the glands of honey bees. When insects fly between flowers, a lot of pollen sticks to their bodies. To prevent the substance from being lost, it rolls into lumps.
The granules can be 1-3 millimeters in size - this depends on the type of crop. Pollen tastes sweet or bitter. Bee pollen is used to produce medicinal and cosmetic products. It contains many valuable components. Therefore, the substance can be used for diseases of the heart, digestive organs, and strengthening the immune system.
Homogenate
This term refers to drone jelly. Essentially, the substance consists of drone larvae, crushed into glands. The composition includes many vitamins and sex hormones. Therefore, the mass is often used to eliminate hormonal and endocrine disruptions.
Drone jelly is used in pure form or in combination with honey. In the second case, it must be mixed in a ratio of 1:100.The product improves reproductive functions and has a beneficial effect on the child’s body.
Podmor
This substance consists of dead bees. Oil extracts and water infusions are prepared from deadstock, which are used for compresses and rubbing. The substance is also used to prepare alcohol tinctures, which are also suitable for internal use.
Dead bees contain a unique substance – chitosan. This component helps remove waste, toxins, and heavy metals from the body. The composition also helps restore reproductive functions and eliminates heart and vascular diseases.
Beekeeping products have unique properties. They can be used to treat and prevent many diseases. It is important to strictly follow the instructions for using such products.
