Everything to know about apitherapy

Reduces hay fever symptoms

Some people find that eating honey made from local wildflowers reduces their hay fever symptoms.

Side effects and potential risks

Some people are allergic to bee stings and other bee products. They may have a reaction, which, in some cases, may be life threatening.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Trusted Source has approved the use of injectable bee venom for desensitizing people who are allergic to it.
Other possible negative side effects of apitherapy include:

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  muscle weakness
  
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  headaches
  
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  a cough
  
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  body pain
  
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  jaundice
  

Summary

Apitherapy uses products from honeybees to promote human health.
Therapists may use these products to ease the symptoms of neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s, and autoimmune conditions, such as arthritis.
Anyone considering using apitherapy to treat an existing condition or symptom must talk with a doctor to make sure that there are no possible interactions with their current medication.