Bee Venom

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What is Bee Venom

Bee venom, also called "Apitoxin" which is made up of enzymes, proteins and amino acids. Bee venom is produced in the venom gland of female bees (workers and queens) from the time they are 14 days old and stored in their venom sac (0.3mg per bee). It is a bitter colorless clear liquid, with a sweet taste and little bitter. Bee venom is soluble in water, insoluble in alcohol and ammonium sulphate. Apitoxin is acidic. It is similar to snake venom and nettle toxin. Apitoxin can be deactivated with ethanol.

Bee Venom Properties and Composition

Bee venom peptides have systemic action: anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-pyretic, stimulating vascular permeability. Bee venom also has been proven that is a strong immunological agent and stimulates the body's protective mechanisms against disease. There are different mechanisms of bee venom action in the body, indirectly through hormone system and directly on cardiovascular system.

Bee venom is a unique multi-component complex, which contains about 30 biologically active compounds, some of which are practically impossible to get synthesized by chemical methods. The main anti-inflammatory pharmacological components are peptides : melittin, apamin, peptide 401, adolapin and protease inhibitors.

Bee Venom Therapeutic

Bee venom has multiple effects on the body:

Improves blood circulation
Support physical strength and well being
Support to join mobility
Has anti-oxidant effect
Fortifies the natural immune system to increase antibody against infections and diseases
Promotes mental alertness
Helps in maintain lower cholesterol
Combats dizziness, buzzing in the ears
Helpful to people who suffer from nervousness, anxiety and memory loss
Improves energy levels thereby helping eliminate fatigue
Helps in enhance sexual desire and performance
Helps in grow of smooth and healthy skin