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* 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.

*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.

*Pollen allergies: People with pollen allergies might get a serious reaction to bee pollen and other bee products. Allergic reactions can include itching, swelling, shortness of breath, and light-headedness. A severe allergic response (anaphylaxis) could lead to death.

* [[HIV/AIDS]] : a new study recently published in the journal Antiviral Therapy affirms this, having found that bee venom, which is released during a bee sting, may hold the key to targeting and destroying HIV.

* Bee sting allergy. Bee venom is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of severe allergies to bee sting. Increasing doses are given over time by injection under the skin. This treatment typically provides 98% to 99% protection from allergic reactions to bee stings. Once bee venom treatment is stopped, the risk of an allergic reaction over the next 5 to 10 years is about 5% to 15%.