Bee pollen
For about 50 years, bee pollen has been used as a restorative. This supplement combines the golden-colored pollen that bees gather from a variety of flowering plants with plant nectar and bee saliva. To collect the pollen, beekeepers attach special scrapers to the hive; the scrapers remove the pollen from pouches located in the bees’ hind legs as they enter the hive. The bees use pollen or food, and indeed it is rich in nutrients that people can benefit from as well, such as protein and many vitamins and minerals. Bee pollen can also combat stress, enhance the immune system and improve physical and the hive. Still, removing some, consumption have anti-aging effects, Flow Flower polle harm the collected directly from bees; enough plants, is another is left to supplement offering nourish the health benefits similar entire hive to bee pollen’s.
HOW BEES GATHER POLLEN
Collecting pollen is hard work for bees. With their jaws, they separate the pollen sacks of plants and moisten the pollen until it forms clumps that stick to a special third pair of legs. At least 50 trips are needed to bring 1 gram of pollen back to harm the collected directly from enough plants, is another is left to supplement offering nourish the health benefits similar entire hive.
BEE POLLEN
Therapeutic Effect: The combination of highly nutritious substances found in bee pollen has an energizing effect on the body and improves general health. Bee pollen stimuldtes the metabolism and promotes healthy cell growth. Many of the substances in pollen are biocatalysts—compounds that must be present Jor chemical reactions in the body to occur.
🙤 Components
Bee pollen is rich in many minerals and vitamins—calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, riboflavin, thiamin and vitamins A, Bg, C, D, E and K of 12 different unsaturated fatty acids. It also and is a source supplies biotin, a vitamin that is important for the skin, hair and nails. Plus, it provides protein, essential oils, essential amino acids, carotenoids (important for the synthesis of vitamin A in the body) and flavonoids.
🙤 Forms of bee pollen
powdered form, granules, tablets and capsules. Some capsules contain other bee products— such as royal jelly, propolis (right) and honey—as well as vitamin E or other nutrients. Pollens that come from multiple sources contain more nutrients than single-source pollens. Begin at the lowest dose listed on the label and gradually increase the amount taken as needed to produce the desired effect.
🙤 Appetite enhancer
Scientific studies have shown that bee pollen restores appetite. This is because the essential oils in bee pollen boost metabolism and have an invigorating effect on the body.
Take care
Some experts recommend bee pollen – for hay fever on the theory that small . amounts taken internally can desensitize ” allergy sufferers. This hasn’t been proved, though, and there are some contradicting – reports of adverse reactions to bee pollen. . Therefore, people who are allergic to pollen – should not take bee pollen.
Used for treat anemia, general weakness, circulatory roblems, atherosclerosis, constipation and liver disorders, and to build up strength after an illness
✽ Methods of Administration ✽
General strengthening treatment Because it is rich in vitamins and contains almost all the minerals and trace elements, bee pollen is a good tonic for the elderly and people under stress. Thoroughly mix the following: 1/2 Ib. of liquid acacia honey, 2 oz of bee pollen, 2 oz. of brewer’s yeast and 2/3 oz. of royal jelly. Take 1 tbsp. of this strengthening mixture each day.
✽ Propolis ✽
Propolis is a resinous substance bees collect from certain trees to produce a “cement.” Bees use it to construct and repair the hive, blocking invasions of fungi, bacteria and viruses. It is similarly beneficial in the human body. As a salve or tincture, it has a germicidal effect and can be used to speed the healing of wounds. When taken internally, it stimulates the immune and circulatory system
♦ Propolis cream For acne
Slightly warm 2 tsp. of chamomile oil, 3 drops of peppermint oil and 20 drops of propolis tincture combine with 1/2 oz. of healing earth; dab on pimples.
♦ Propohs tincture for athlete’s Joot
With a cotton swab, apply propolis tincture to the affected parts of the feet twice a day until the problem abates.
Take care
Some experts recommend bee pollen – for hay fever on the theory that small . amounts taken internally can desensitize ” allergy sufferers. This hasn’t been proved, though, and there are some contradicting – reports of adverse reactions to bee pollen. . Therefore, people who are allergic to pollen – should not take bee pollen.