* raw [[Honey]]
Apitherapy is the use of honeybee products such as bee pollen, bee venom, honey, “bee glue” used for hive construction (propolis), and special honey used to feed queen bees (royal jelly) for medical purposes. There is no specific training or licensing standard for practitioners of apitherapy in North America. In many instances, apitherapy is practiced by nurses, physicians, acupuncturists, or naturopaths.
==Special Precautions and side effects of Apitherapy==
*Most apitherapy bee products including bee venom, honey, bee pollen, and royal jelly, seem to be safe when used appropriately. However, there isn’t enough information about propolis to know if it is safe.
*Bee venom for bee sting desensitization should only be administered by a licensed health professional. Since bee venom is usually given by injection, the most common side effects include local irritation, swelling, and tenderness at the injection site.