When it comes to beekeepers per capita, our country ranks among the highest globally, reflecting our deep appreciation for bees and their contributions. Not only do we consume significant amounts of domestic honey, but bees provide far more than honey alone—they are extremely hardworking producers of many other products as well. Royal jelly, propolis, and wax are also popular bee products, in addition to honey. Bee venom is another substance that bees produce. Experts have discovered that these honey bee products can have many beneficial effects on the human body.
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Honey
Honey is a natural, sweet substance that can contain many components. It is primarily composed of sugars but also contains proteins, enzymes, minerals, organic acids, and vitamins.
To be suitable for consumption, honey must be of the utmost quality and unadulterated. The quality of our honey is governed by various regulations, which are subject to change as standards evolve to align with the European Union. A single teaspoon of this premium honey daily would sufficiently nourish our bodies.
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Royal jelly
Royal jelly is a type of secretion from the gland of a nurse bee that is only a few days old. With it, he feeds his queen, or queen, so that she is capable of laying eggs for the newly formed brood and, as a result, reproduces the bee family. It should be kept in the refrigerator, preferably at a temperature of plus 4 degrees Celsius. When it comes to consumption, it is by far the best to take as much as possible – up to 7 grams per day. This type of milk is scooped up with a wooden or plastic spoon and placed under the tongue first. We wait a few minutes for it to dissolve properly, and soon we can feel the beneficial revitalization all over the body.
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Propolis
Propolis is considered a special type of material that bees diligently collect on the buds of living plants and can use it alone, or in combination with wax, to plug gaps or cracks in the hive. With the help of such a substance, bees can effectively protect themselves and their brood against microorganisms that could develop in the hive. Global recommendations on the use of propolis among people prove that it is a medically extremely useful substance. It works as an antiviral, antitoxic, bactericidal. It is mainly used in the form of drops or ointment.
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Wax
Beeswax most often refers to the substance produced by honeybees in their wax glands. It has a very pleasant smell of honey, and it can melt at a temperature above 62 degrees Celsius. It is not soluble in water. Wax consists of almost 300 different ingredients. Beekeepers often use pure wax to make honeycomb bases, various candles, pendants and the like. Even in the world of cosmetics, beeswax is highly valued. It contains a lot of vitamin A, which is necessary for the effective renewal of our skin.