Since the origin of humanity, all civilizations have attributed to bees a superior, even spiritual function. For the Celts, for example, they represented wisdom and immortality of the soul. For more than 5000 years, shamans, sorcerers and doctors have defined and recognized the products of the beehive as the greatest gift the gods have given to man. The benefits of honey are recognized and undeniable, both from the point of view of taste and health. Softening, healing, moisturizing, antibacterial, etc.
Honey, a product with multiple benefits
In ancient times, it was already used as medicine and beauty product. Research published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture has shown that honey has certain properties that can prevent tumor growth in mice. In addition, the antioxidants and the large amount of nutrients it contains protect and strengthen the immune system. Its antimicrobial and antibiotic properties help fight infections. Propolis is made of resins, wax, essential oils and pollen. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, phenolic acids and flavonoids. This mixture lines the hive and creates an unfavorable environment for the proliferation of micro-organisms and protects the bees from external aggressions.
As its name suggests, propolis is used to protect the city.
It is therefore not surprising that it improves the body's defenses against bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Propolis stimulates the immune system and has great antibiotic properties thanks to its high content of bioflavanoids. These are antiseptics manufactured by plants to protect themselves from all external aggressions, ranging from sunlight to bacteria and fungi. Propolis can be used in all cases of infection, including those of the ENT sphere, but also stomach and intestinal inflammation, among others.
It acts mechanically, by partially obstructing the accesses of entry, as in the hive, and antibiotically, by killing unwanted bacteria. Unlike synthetic antibiotics, it does not induce intestinal, hepatic or renal disorders. It also does not destroy good flora and only attacks pathogenic bacteria.
Pollen is used as food for the hive's inhabitants. Although its composition varies from one hive to another, it is always composed of antibiotic substances, enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids, many minerals (such as calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, potassium ...), essential amino acids, vitamins of the B group, beta-carotene ... In short, it is a natural treasure.
In addition to helping to effectively fight against physical and intellectual fatigue, increase the body's performance and improve memory, it stimulates the immune system and is very useful in the prevention of infections.
Pollen is very effective in protecting the intestine from inflammatory diseases, such as Crohn's disease, for example, and fight against constipation. And when we know that a healthy intestine is essential for general health and natural defenses...
Royal jelly, an ally of your immune system
The royal jelly is, as the name implies, intended to feed the queen and the larvae. This substance produced by the workers is composed of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids (including essential fatty acids), mineral salts, acetylcholine and antibiotic substances. Among the proteins it contains, one is specifically involved in the development of larval and queen cells. It is no coincidence that the queen, fed exclusively with royal jelly throughout her life, is larger and lives longer than the others.
Many animal and in vitro studies have demonstrated the immunoregulatory and immunostimulant properties of royal jelly. Moreover, this substance is known to stimulate sexual vigor and longevity and to fight against menstrual and menopausal disorders. It would also be anti-cancer, anti-cholesterol and anti-flu...
Hive products are excellent ways to stimulate the immune system and natural defenses and to fight certain infections that have already set in. Be careful, however, in case of allergies!