Many people have heard about such a unique natural product as royal jelly. It is also known by the loud name "royal jelly". This substance has unique healing properties and therefore has long been used in medicine. How to take royal jelly and in what quantities?
General information
Allergic rhinitis, hay fever;
Benign, malignant tumors.
Royal jelly is used for chronic exposure to various toxic substances, reduced immunity, mental and physical overwork. It is prescribed for quick recovery after operations and illnesses, used for fecal or urinary incontinence, for the prevention and treatment of aging.
Reviews of this drug indicate effectiveness in the vast majority of cases of its use. Many people say that only royal jelly helped them get rid of serious diseases. Also, consumer reviews indicate that it is an excellent prophylactic against many diseases.
Dosage Forms and Pharmaceuticals
Royal jelly, the price of which varies from 300 to 400 rubles per gram and depends on its dosage form, can be sold not only in in kind. It comes in the form of capsules or tablets. You can also buy freeze-dried royal jelly in ampoules. It can be sold mixed with natural honey(1-3 g of the substance per 100 g of honey). Royal jelly in granules is one of the most convenient for use. dosage forms. It is also produced in the form of alcohol and aqueous solutions, rectal suppositories, aerosols, powders. Royal jelly is part of some food products.
This substance is a component of many drugs. The most famous of them are:
Powders and granules: "Apilactose", "Apimin-V", "Apitok", "Apiphytotonus";
Ointments: "Apifor", "Apilak";
Capsules: "Apifortil";
Tablets: "Vitadon"; "Polenovital";
Gel: "KolGel";
Emulsion: "Propopharyngitis".
How to take royal jelly as part of these drugs is indicated in the instructions for them.
The drug "Apilak"
On sale you can find an effective biogenic stimulant - "Apilak". It has a beneficial effect on human metabolism. It contains the dry matter of native royal jelly. Apilacum lyophilisatum - "Apilak" lyophilized - is a porous cream-colored tiles. Powdered consists of 93 parts milk sugar and 7 parts of lyophilized royal jelly.
It is used to treat anorexia and malnutrition in children from infancy. The drug "Apilak" is used in the treatment of arterial hypotension, with neurotic disorders, skin seborrhea, lactation disorders. In ophthalmology, it is used to heal wounds and fight bacterial infections. From this agent, eye medicinal films are made for damage to the cornea and traumatic keratitis.
Despite their medicinal properties, it can call and side effects. These include: sleep disorders, allergic reactions. Contraindications to its use are: Addison's disease, allergy to bee products, idiosyncrasy to this substance. This drug is produced in the form of tablets, capsules, ointments, suppositories.
Dosages
How to take royal jelly? The use of a natural (native) product, which has the highest quality, is possible only directly in the apiary. It is often combined with the intake of other bee products, namely pollen (perga) and honey. This method of taking royal jelly has only one drawback - the impossibility of an accurate dosage.
A single dose for adults is 20-30 mg. In especially severe cases, 50 mg per day may be prescribed. Lyophilized royal jelly is also used in other forms. A single dose is 10-20 mg. The substance is placed under the tongue and is expected to dissolve completely. Assign 3-4 doses per day. In stationary points of apitherapy, lyophilized royal jelly is used in the form of injections. They are performed subcutaneously or intramuscularly. The substance is dissolved in saline or distilled water. For one dose, 1-2 mg of the substance is required.
Use of a substance for cosmetic purposes
Adsorbed and natural royal jelly is also used in cosmetic purposes. It is used for hair loss. It is also effective for neurodermatitis, dermatitis, lupus erythematosus, pustular diseases, psoriasis, seborrheic and microbial eczema, premature aging skin covers.
There are many recipes for the use of this substance in cosmetology. A versatile tool that helps with various diseases skin, is a mask of 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 g of royal jelly.
Storage
This beekeeping product in its natural form at room temperature turns yellow and decomposes very quickly. To save it useful qualities on the long time you need to store it in the refrigerator. Optimum temperature for him - 2-5°C. Only in such conditions it is possible to save native royal jelly. As a rule, pharmaceutical companies that sell it offer consumers this product, poured into opaque vials. Their volumes can vary greatly. So there are bottles of 3, 5, 10, 20 g. The shelf life of natural royal jelly can be extended to 1.5 years if it is immediately frozen and left in a deep freeze at a temperature of -20 ° C. Natural milk can also be stored in honey. To do this, a substance is added to it in a ratio of 1:100, 1:300. In this form, it can be stored in the refrigerator for almost an unlimited time.
The most popular way to store royal jelly is freeze-drying. It is drying in vacuum at low temperature. Lyophilization does not change the activity and properties of royal jelly. When stored in sealed packaging, it does not require special conditions. Adsorbed dry royal jelly, which contains 90% lactose and 10% active ingredient, can be stored at a temperature of 25 ° C in a dark place for up to 1 year.
most valuable bee product- This is royal nectar, that is, milk produced to feed the queen bee. But a person can also feed on them, however, in the amount of 0.2-0.3 grams per day. Let's list all the properties of the specified product and consider how to store it. We paid special attention to the contraindications of m.
One of the varieties of bee products is milk produced by bees to feed the larvae. The queen bee feeds on the same milk all her life, and there is no honey, pollen or water in her diet. With such nutrition, the queen bee, that is, the queen bee, can live for 7 years. And an ordinary working individual lives only a few months, although they are genetically similar to the queen. The product in question is called royal jelly, but the name "royal nectar" is sometimes used. Consider what exactly royal jelly can be useful to a person.
Two product forms and storage
In some cases, for example, during swarming, bees build several queen cells, that is, enlarged cells, on combs. It is clear that at a certain time the entire cell will be filled with milk, from where it can be obtained.
Source of valuable raw materials
Let's say the product we need is received. V normal conditions it can be stored for an hour or two. It is possible to freeze it, which in fact they do, but more often sublimation is carried out. At the same time, the moisture content of royal jelly is reduced to 2%. And in a natural, that is, in a native product, the humidity exceeds 60%!
We are talking about food that is produced from the mammary glands. Any individual that has collected pollen or nectar will not be able to produce milk. That is, the use of the product in question is permissible even with an allergy to pollen.
Royal jelly, from which moisture has been removed, is supplied to pharmacies in the form of a powder. It is hygroscopic - store it at zero humidity! With the storage of frozen royal jelly, everything is more complicated.
The product is supplied in disposable syringes or in glass ampoules.
Delivery form - frozen
If the volume of the ampoules is too large, live royal jelly can be neatly packaged in sterile disposable syringes.
Consider all forms of delivery:
- Dried preparation, which is compressed into plates or tablets;
- Ordinary dry powder in a sealed package;
- Ampoules and syringes.
In cases 1 and 2, storage in the refrigerator is acceptable. And native royal jelly is sometimes packaged in a syringe with a “bowl”.
Honeycomb cell in a syringe
Appearance inspires respect.
The easiest recipe
When taking royal jelly for food, observe the maximum dosage:
- 5-8 years - 100 mg per day;
- 9-16 years - 200 mg;
- adults - 300 mg (0.3 grams).
The drug in question has a pronounced effect. So be careful. Symptoms of poisoning: fever, itching of the skin of the face, tingling in the lips.
Consider how to use royal jelly in the simplest case. First, when buying a product, make sure that it complies with GOST "28888-90".
Reception schedule:
- 10 days reception with a 10-day break;
- 15 days and 15 days;
- 20 and 20;
- 30 days and a break for 1-2 months.
The total duration of the course should not exceed 4 months. Clinical studies have proven that it is necessary to use royal jelly in any form intermittently. Otherwise, the efficiency will decrease.
Let's name all the contraindications. They do not concern honey and various bee products, but only royal jelly, the properties of which have been little studied:
- Acute infectious diseases;
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Individual intolerance, that is, allergic reactions to royal jelly;
- Addison's disease.
This means that the use of the product in question is not contraindicated in diabetes. The presence of pollen allergy does not limit the use either.
pollen in honey
Healing properties
In royal jelly, the composition has been studied by 95%. Here is only the content of the main elements:
- Water - 65-66.5%;
- Proteins - 9-19%;
- Carbohydrates - 8-19%;
- Fats - 2-9%;
- Mineral salts - more than 1%.
The composition of the bee product includes germicidin - a natural preservative. It does not allow the development of any bacteria.
germicidin molecule
Indications for use
How to take royal jelly, we have already considered. And perhaps, apart from simple recipe nothing can be advised - everything else will be initially worse. The dosage is indicated for treatment, and for prevention it is calculated as follows: you need to take 1 mg per kilogram of body weight.
We measure the required volume
Royal jelly should not be swallowed, but placed under the tongue and absorbed.
Indications for use will be:
- ischemic disease;
- Atherosclerosis, angina and cardiosclerosis;
- Lagging in growth and development;
- Gastritis, gastroenterocolitis;
- Disturbed metabolism;
- Ulcer of the stomach and small intestine;
- vision problems;
- Hearing loss;
- Periodontal disease - inflammation of the gums;
- Prostatitis, reduced potency;
- Influenza, SARS, ARI.
The list can still be continued. As you can see, the tool is only suitable for internal use. In fact, masks are also made with it. But as a cure for cancer, it is not used. Royal jelly does not have many contraindications, but in oncology it is better not to use it at all.
When to be careful
It is necessary to limit the dosage in the presence of pathologies:
- Insomnia;
- Severe diabetes;
- thrombophlebitis;
- Increased blood clotting;
- Increased excitability.
By the way, bees produce royal jelly from the 5th to the 15th day of life. So it's valuable dietary product, so that the dosage must be adjusted, and not reduced to zero.
The drug in tablets
Instructions for use will not help with this - it is designed for standard cases.
The one who treats the underlying ailment (diabetes, etc.) must determine the dosage. It is necessary to consult a doctor - without this nothing will work.
Limit cases
We have already considered how to properly take a natural, that is, not a sublimated remedy. Known cases of unique tolerability of the drug:
- In order to smooth wrinkles, the drug was taken in food in the amount of 1 gram per day. The course lasted 1 month, ended successfully.
- One beekeeper ate royal jelly straight from the hive. Each mother liquor contains 300 mg, and a total of 7 "cups" were eaten at once.
In the latter case, the queen cells were swallowed with wax. And perhaps the composition of the bee product changed from this.
Do not repeat any of the experiences described here. Also, do not use a bee product before bedtime - it invigorates.
About external use
In royal jelly, the use can be internal and external. For external use product in pure form does not fit.
A mixture of honey and milk
But if you prepare an alcohol or honey mixture, then royal jelly medicinal properties will show 100%. It is only necessary not to make a mistake with the concentration:
- 1 to 2 or 1 to 10 - for external use;
- 1 to 20 - for internal.
The basis of all the following recipes will be royal jelly, but how to take it is not considered here. The application will be external.
Why is alcohol needed? Despite all the benefits of royal jelly, it is poorly absorbed into the skin. And alcohol opens the pores, and the bee product, even if not all of it, gets inside.
More about useful properties
Nature arranged everything wisely. Individuals feed the queen bee, and although royal jelly is bee, but beneficial features apply to everyone: bees, humans and domestic animals.
Industrial production method
This product, that is, milk, contains three important components:
- "Vitamin of Youth" B5 - pantothenic acid;
- A substance similar in composition to sildenafil. The properties and uses of sildenafil are associated with the treatment of impotence.
- What is royal jelly in terms of protein composition? It is blood serum, no more and no less.
As you can see, the product in question is quite unique, and before using it, it is better to consult a doctor.
Despite all the "pluses", the benefits and harms of royal jelly go hand in hand. The use of this product leads to an increase in blood clotting, and as a result, a blood clot may form. What you can not be afraid of only people with blood type I, and then, if there were no blood clots before.
Three types of blood cells
We are talking about the benefits of royal jelly, but no one knows what it is. Therefore, you should drink it, adhering to dosages.
And the last. Any milk can be dried and does not lose its healing properties. At least that's how it's supposed to be. They learned to dry cow's milk in the 1930s. What it is, the reader knows perfectly well. And so, it is generally accepted that the properties of royal jelly will also not be lost during drying. And they are lost during alcoholization and even when dissolved in honey ...
Beekeeping is an important branch not only in the national economy. Derivatives from the hive are widely used in medicine. Along with honey, wax, bee bread, uterine milk (apilak), produced by worker bees to feed the larvae in their hive, also has useful properties. The useful properties of this product are so high that its industrial production has been established.
Royal jelly is the secret of allotropic glands of bees - maxillary and pharyngeal. This opaque, sour-tasting pasty mass may be milky white or slightly creamy in color.
Apilak, sold in pharmacies, is a balm that has a different base. The solution in water does not have a specific color, and the slightly alkaline composition is transparent. If you leave the drug at room temperature, then apilac will acquire a slightly yellowish tint.
In industrial beekeeping, the collection of royal jelly is carried out in June-August, when there are a lot of nurse bees in families. The freshly harvested product contains from 9 to 18% carbohydrates, 2-5% fats, up to 14% proteins. Minerals and other useful substances occupy only 1%, but this does not detract from the value of apilak.
In the dried product, the amount of the main composition increases and looks like this: carbohydrates 28%, fats 19%, proteins 55%. So milk has a fairly high calorie content - 100 g of apilac give 135.5 kcal.
Main Components
- Milk proteins include globulins and albumins, as well as more complex components - lipoproteins, glycoproteins, nucleoproteins. The protein formula also contains 21 amino acids, of which 10 are irreplaceable.
- Milk also contains styrenes, waxes, phospholipids, organic acids and vitamins.
- Particular importance is given to biologically active fatty acids.
- The milk with which the bees feed the queen contains large amounts of vitamin E - a good stimulant of sexual activity. By the way, this component is not in the product for feeding the larvae of worker bees.
- In small doses, various microelements were found in apilac - Fe, Mg, Co, Si, Cr, Au, Hg, As, etc.
When collecting royal jelly, a standardization method is used, assessing the quality of the product in terms of such indicators as consistency, taste, smell, color, and the absence of mechanical impurities.
Fresh milk under the influence of oxygen, light, heat and other factors loses its biological activity quickly enough. Therefore, the product is subjected to lyophilization (drying) at the factory. But even in this case, special conditions for its storage are necessary. At a temperature between 0-14°C and an air humidity of 75%, dry milk is suitable for 5 years.
Some beekeepers are also engaged in the extraction of apilak in private. In this case, it should be taken into account that microorganisms immediately enter the milk in the open air, which provoke the process of decomposition of the active components. Therefore, you can store (and even then not for long) the product in the refrigerator using sterile dark glass jars.
Royal jelly is highly valued in the world market, as it is an effective biological stimulant for the normalization of the work of almost all organs.
- Problems of the cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, arthritis, brucellosis, tuberculosis are the main areas for the use of apilac.
- Thanks to acetylcholine, which is part of apilac, they regulate hypertension, since the agent acts to dilate the blood vessels.
- Treatment of atherosclerosis and coronary insufficiency, stimulation of hematopoiesis, regulation of the function of the endocrine glands - all this happens more efficiently with the use of apilac.
- The diuretic effect of milk helps to establish metabolic processes (which means to normalize weight).
- Apilac helps to increase immunobiological reactivity and turn on protection, increasing the body's resistance to various infections.
- In combination with bee bread and honey, a balsamic remedy helps older people cope with any illness. Their diuresis normalizes, the content of cholesterol in the blood decreases, which causes the pressure to return to normal, the respiratory function improves, and in some, sexual function is also restored.
- The antioxidant properties of the drug have found application even in the treatment of a number of oncological diseases.
The tool helps to strengthen the vital activity of the body, relieve pain, improve sleep, improve appetite and cheer up, increase physical and mental performance.
Pharmacy preparations
Many pharmacological firms around the world have long been engaged in the creation of drugs based on royal jelly. Below is a list of just a small fraction of what is available on the world market.
- In Estonia, "Apilak lyophilized" is produced in tablets, suppositories, ointments, creams. The drugs taken orally have a general strengthening effect. Those intended for external use have an anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect, helping to improve the condition of the epidermis.
- The Vietnamese produce dragees with milk extract and filler - Royal Jelly, which belongs to the category of multivitamins. This biostimulant is attributed to debilitated patients, the elderly and young children, as a dietary supplement.
- A good tonic and restorative remedy for loss of strength and asthenia is the Ginseng Plus capsule, produced by the Slovaks. In addition to the healing root, they also contain royal jelly, as well as vitamins A, E.
- The French drug "Apifortil" contains 200 g of apilac in each capsule. The agent is included in therapeutic complexes in the treatment of atherosclerosis, beriberi, overwork. It is recommended to use it for preventive purposes.
In addition to useful properties, there are also contraindications to the use of this medicinal product.
Contraindications
- Apilac is strictly prohibited in the treatment of Addison's disease.
- Despite the fact that the remedy is used in the treatment of arthritis to relieve pain symptoms, in chronic, advanced forms, a relapse of the disease may occur.
- Do not resort to this remedy for people who are quite sensitive to bee products. In this case, apilac can provoke allergic reactions - rash, redness of the skin, itching, as well as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting.
Do not take the drug in the evening, as it acts as a stimulant and can cause insomnia.
Taking into account the beneficial properties of the royal jelly of bees, you should not rely on the recommendations of friends. Treatment should take place only under the supervision of a doctor, since it is impossible to choose for yourself desired recipe. In each specific case, you will need individual approach and a specially designed therapy regimen.
No wonder this drug is called uterine - it contains enough useful substances and hormones that favorably affect fertilization. Therefore, sometimes the remedy is attributed to women who have problems with conception. Apilak will help get rid of frigidity, making a woman more sensual. The remedy is also recommended for lactation to stimulate lactation.
There is no doubt about the benefits of beauty products - an established metabolism helps to improve not only mood, but also complexion, strengthen hair and lose weight.
For men, milk is not only a good aphrodisiac, but also an opportunity to cope with impotence. After all, the remedy has a positive effect not only on the sexual function of women, but also on men too. The drug will help improve the quality of sperm, making a man more fertile.
Taking biological supplements based on this product, you can always keep yourself in good physical shape, enable the brain to work more actively. It will help to cope with chronic fatigue.
Royal jelly is included in cosmetic skin care products. But you can prepare wellness and anti-aging masks at home.
- Mixing 2 tbsp. cow's milk with 1 tsp honey, add a little royal jelly and grind everything into homogeneous mass. The tool can be applied not only to the face, but also to the skin of the hands.
- Taking 100 g of liquid honey and royal jelly (dried), the composition is heated in a water bath. Then 20 ml of infused decoction of celandine (or string) is introduced and everything is mixed well until it thickens. Apply warm to face and neck.
These masks are applied in the evening like a regular cream - there is no need to rinse off. Enough in the morning just to wash first warm water then cool. It is also recommended to add some apilac to your night cream.
Apilac can be safely introduced into any hair care product - this will multiply its effect many times over. But you can also prepare such a mask.
- Milk must be mixed with aqueous solution propolis (15%) and add 1 tbsp. honey. With this tool, the scalp is massaged for several minutes. Then it should be wrapped for half an hour, after which the mask is washed off using shampoo.
- You can strengthen and improve your hair with the following composition: royal jelly, sour cream, honey, burdock oil. You can choose the proportions yourself, in any case, you get the expected effect.
If you additionally take apilac preparations orally, then the effect will increase, because the necessary components will come to the roots along with the blood.
Pharmacy price
You can buy royal jelly in pharmacies of the country, packaged in various forms. So, a pack of 10 mg No. 25 tablets in some pharmacies will cost 170 rubles, in others - 220 rubles. 3% ointment costs about 150-250 rubles. (50 g).
Royal jelly 100% in capsules can be found for 190 rubles. (10 capsules per pack).
Some beekeepers are engaged in the extraction of royal jelly and distribute it through their websites. It can be a frozen native sold directly in the mother liquor. Its estimated price is 300 rubles. The mother liquor usually contains from 250 to 300 ml. Absorbed apilac is offered in 8 g bottles at the same price.
Since ancient times, bee products have been considered one of the most healing and truly unique natural medicines. Honey, propolis, bee bread serve as the basis for folk recipes for many ailments, but royal jelly cannot be compared with them. This specific substance with a telling name - "royal jelly" - is used by insects to feed their offspring, which means that it contains all the best that bees can give. The richest composition of the elixir explains the interest of a person in it - one can hardly find another composition that has the same healing qualities as royal jelly.
Royal jelly: medicinal properties and how to take
Before understanding why a person needs “royal jelly” and in what recipes traditional medicine it is used, it is necessary to understand what this unique liquid is.
Royal jelly has nothing to do with the usual dairy products obtained from animals. This sticky substance is produced by the pharyngeal glands of young bees aged from 5 to 15 days - subsequently they lose this ability and turn into full-fledged "working" insects. Similar to a breastfeeding mother who gives her baby anterior and posterior breast milk, bees, when chewing bee bread and honey, produce milk of two types - thinner and thicker. But these compositions are intended not for one, but for different larvae: ordinary bees receive a more liquid composition, and a future royal individual receives a nutritious thick cocktail. Liquid milk is in the honeycombs, where ordinary insect babies are fed, and the thick sticky liquid is stored in special reservoirs - wax flasks in which the queen bee larva lives.
Due to this difference in diet, ordinary insects and the royal individual grow up completely different. If the former are of normal size and do not live very long (1.5-2 months on average), then the latter is 2-2.5 times larger than the others and lives for about 6 years. In addition, it acquires the ability to reproduce, because thick royal jelly contains a high concentration of special hormones. It is obvious that in medical purposes it is the second, thick royal jelly that is used, the composition of which is considered the elixir of life not only for bees, but also for humans.
Royal jelly: medicinal properties
Scientists have not been able to fully study the composition of royal jelly - this substance has variable characteristics depending on the characteristics of insects, their location, season, flowering plants and other circumstances. Nevertheless, the resulting conditional formula is composed so harmoniously that you can hardly find an analogue in nature - royal jelly benefits which is undeniable, includes more than 400 active ingredients, including the most valuable vitamins, essential amino acids, proteins, enzymes, hormones and other ingredients.
About 60% of the total composition of royal jelly is water, and the remaining 40% are dry substances. Of these, fats make up about 5-15%, proteins - 20-50%, carbohydrates - 10-40%, and the remaining 1-3% are minerals, vitamins, enzymes and other useful substances. This ratio is incredibly high - even in minimal concentrations, the royal jelly vitamin-mineral cocktail is significantly superior to most of the available herbal complexes, and pharmacological supplements can hardly boast of such an abundance of ingredients.
Royal jelly - how to take?
Certainly, most useful has fresh "royal jelly" obtained straight from the apiary, but not everyone and not always have such an opportunity. Therefore, many people buy royal jelly in specialized stores - with certain processing, it can be stored for quite a long time. Which of the proposed funds to choose?
There are quite a few options:
- Frozen. In this case, fresh royal jelly, just obtained from the hive, is exposed to low temperatures. Moreover, the lower the temperature, the longer the substance will be stored. In a conventional refrigerator, the properties of royal jelly remain for about one and a half to two weeks, and if you put it in freezer, the shelf life is extended several times. The best option for preserving healing qualities is deep dry freezing in industrial conditions. If you decide to freeze the milk yourself, pack it in small bags to later defrost in the refrigerator in portions.
- With honey. To extend the term royal jelly", many connoisseurs natural products mix it with honey. This not only prolongs its shelf life, but also improves taste qualities. Can be bought already ready mix beekeepers, or you can cook it yourself. Moreover, the concentration can be almost any - the amount of milk in different recipes varies from 2% to 50%. Pollen, propolis and various plant extracts are also added to some mixtures to improve taste, aroma and medicinal properties.
- In special pharmacy forms. Pharmacological additives and dietary supplements containing royal jelly, everyone knows how to take - most often they are represented by granules or capsules. The granular substance is a kind of dry concentrate, completely devoid of water, but containing all the nutritional and vitamin supplements inherent in "royal jelly". Moreover, this form is considered the most popular - it is easy to dose for both external and internal use, and the granules themselves quickly disintegrate, taking the physical form of a solvent (for example, cream or liquid). In addition, they can also be taken in a dry form, simply dissolving under the tongue.
Mostly not dried, but lyophilized royal jelly is added to the capsules. In this case, the substance is gently dried under vacuum conditions, so its medicinal properties are fully preserved, as is the case with granules.
Royal jelly: application
There is nothing better for the body than fresh bee royal jelly, which is taken orally. By dissolving a small ball of a substance under the tongue (about half the size of a nail), you can compensate for the deficiency of vitamins and minerals, increase immunity, improve digestion, cleanse blood vessels and normalize arterial pressure. Through a thin mucous membrane located in the oral cavity, healing components enter the bloodstream directly, bypassing the digestive tract, which means that the maximum concentration of the “natural medicine” will be in the body.
However, in the absence of fresh milk, you can resort to using tablet, granular or capsule forms. They are also resorbed under the tongue, however, a solution of granules can be administered by injection (mainly as part of a complex treatment in especially severe cases).
If you prefer to store "royal jelly" with honey, in no case do not cook from it hot tea or a drink - under the influence of high temperatures, many vitamins break down, and the milk loses its properties. The therapeutic effect remains only royal jelly, application which is carried out according to the rules, and in this case it is no different from the usual forms - it is best to dissolve the mixture under the tongue.
In cases where the external effect of the drug is considered optimal (for example, for skin diseases, dermatitis, irritation, infant prickly heat and other problems), milk can be applied directly to the skin as in fresh, and in the form of granules (after diluting them to a normal state). Homemade creams and masks with the addition of a small amount of this elixir - they will not only get rid of all skin problems, but also restore the tone of the dermis, smooth out wrinkles and significantly rejuvenate the skin.
Royal jelly: useful properties
Since ancient times, "royal jelly" has been used to strengthen the body, improve immune responses and increase vitality. However, this is far from the only use of bee elixir - this substance is used in the treatment of many diseases:
- Disorders nervous system. Special substances contained in royal jelly help strengthen nerve cells, help the body cope with depression and stress disorder faster, fight insomnia, improve memory and attention.
- Pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. Regular intake of royal jelly improves appetite, normalizes metabolism and activates the production of digestive enzymes necessary for the full breakdown of nutrients. Its effect will be especially valuable with tangible physical activity when the body can not cope with the new regime.
- Pain in the joints. Ointments based on bee milk are considered one of the best remedies for the treatment of arthritis, arthrosis, rheumatism and other joint pathologies.
- Urinary disorders. Royal jelly, whose healing properties are equally useful for both men and women, is actively used in the treatment of reproductive problems.
- Cardiovascular anomalies. The resorption of bee milk balls suppresses pathological jumps in blood pressure, cleanses the vessels of cholesterol plaques, strengthens the vascular walls and makes them more flexible and elastic.
- Endocrine disorders. The composition of royal jelly is rich in hormones that ensure the active growth of insects. With their use, the existing deviations in the work of the endocrine glands are restored, and the hormonal background returns to normal.
- Changes in metabolism. Bee elixir improves metabolism, normalizes the absorption and degradability of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Thanks to this effect, many of the fair sex actively use the substance, hoping for a weight loss effect.
- Diseases of the respiratory system. Since respiratory diseases are most often viral or bacterial in nature, strengthening immunity after taking royal jelly during an illness will be very helpful. In addition, it contains disinfecting components that can be used as a natural antibiotic.
Properties of royal jelly in folk recipes
The piggy bank of traditional medicine is full of unique recipes based on "royal jelly". This is not surprising: the use of this substance as a medicine is recognized not only by non-traditional, but also by academic medicine. Royal jelly, useful properties which are applicable for the treatment of many ailments, has become the basis of many recipes:
- Honey apple drink. In a glass of water room temperature mix 1 tablespoon honey with royal jelly and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. In addition to a pleasant refreshing taste, the drink has pronounced tonic properties, and also helps to relieve toxicosis during pregnancy.
- Green tea with "royal jelly" . The recipe is slightly different from the previous one: it is based on chilled to a pleasant, slightly warm temperature green tea with medicinal herbs, to which a spoonful of honey with milk is subsequently added. A unique remedy for colds will help relieve symptoms after just a few applications.
- Mask with royal jelly. Favorite recipe of modern women! It is enough to mix 1 tbsp. milk, 1 tsp honey and a few drops of bee milk, apply this composition to the skin and wait 10-15 minutes - and the face will become pleasantly soft, smooth and velvety.
Royal jelly: benefit or harm?
With this composition, it is difficult to say that royal jelly can harm anyone, but it is true. Bee products are considered one of the strongest allergens, so before starting treatment with royal jelly, make sure that you do not have a hypersensitivity to it. Also, do not abuse the composition too much - everything should be in moderation, otherwise overdose symptoms (nausea, insomnia, vomiting) may appear. Approach your treatment wisely and your health will thank you!
Among the variety of bee products, which are generously bestowed upon us by the most industrious insects on Earth, there are truly unique products, one of which is royal jelly.
Bee milk is produced by nurse bees to feed their larvae. Tellingly, the resulting milk goes not only to offspring, but is also packed in special wax flasks. These food supplies are intended for the queen of the bee family - the uterus, which feeds on bee milk all her life. Not without reason, beekeepers call this product "royal jelly".
Given the value of the product intended for feeding offspring, beekeepers came to the conclusion that royal jelly can be of great benefit to humans. This is confirmed by nature itself, because it is due to milk that the queen bee grows twice as large as other individuals, and lives for at least 6 years, while the life of an ordinary nectar collector is 1 month!
All this only confirms that the milk of bees has a truly life-giving power. Let's take a closer look at the composition of this product and learn about its beneficial properties.
Chemical composition of the product
Outwardly, the considered elixir resembles a white mass, similar to jelly, with a sour taste and an extremely complex composition. It contains:
- proteins with a composition similar to the composition of blood proteins;
- vitamins: A, C, E, D, H, PP, as well as B vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12);
- more than 40 minerals, including: zinc and magnesium, iron and calcium, phosphorus and sodium, selenium, potassium and iodine;
- valuable fats: phospholipids, sterols;
- carbohydrates: fructose and sucrose;
- irreplaceable fatty acid: palmitic, amber, malic, stearic, decenoic and others;
- phytohormones: testosterone, estradiol and progesterone;
- the neurotransmitter acetylcholine;
- amino acids;
- enzymes.
Useful properties of the product
It is not surprising that, having such a rich composition, the milk of bees has a beneficial effect on our body. Here are some of the features of this incredibly useful product:
Strengthens the body's defenses
The use of such nectar increases the barrier properties of the body, protecting a person from colds and infectious diseases. Moreover, milk helps to cope with an existing ailment. Especially in this regard, it is useful to use a mixture of honey with milk.
Has antiviral and antibacterial action
Possessing the ability to destroy viruses and microbes, bee milk is a worthy alternative to antibacterial drugs sold in pharmacies. According to reports, this bee product successfully treats both common SARS and insidious anthrax.
Improves the work of the digestive tract
The product in question is very useful for digestion. It improves appetite, stimulates the production of gastric juice enzymes, activates metabolic processes, contributing to better absorption of food, and also relieves digestive problems. Moreover, according to scientists, milk promotes the healing of stomach ulcers.
Helps the growth and development of the body
The presence of valuable proteins in milk, as well as the unique vitamin and mineral composition of this product, helps to increase muscle mass and increases the level of physical endurance, which is extremely important for people who visit the gym. This product is ideal for children, as it promotes their growth and development, and for the elderly, this milk becomes a real support.
Reduces blood sugar levels
The agent in question has a unique property to lower blood glucose levels. This property is extremely useful for people suffering from diabetes or having a predisposition to such a disease. According to patients, using royal jelly, they manage to reduce severe symptoms of diabetes.
Removes excess cholesterol
Royal jelly has beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, reducing the level of cholesterol in the blood and maximally clearing the walls of the blood channels from cholesterol plaques. Moreover, this product strengthens the vascular walls and maintains their elasticity at the proper level. As a result of the use of this beekeeping product, a person receives protection from atherosclerosis.
Strengthens the heart muscle
In addition to caring for blood vessels, royal jelly provides support to the myocardium, and all thanks to high content potassium. With its beneficial effect on the heart muscle, this elixir helps to avoid the development of hypertension, and also prevents the development of a number of other heart diseases, including coronary heart disease and heart failure.
Takes care of the skin
The milk in question is very beneficial for mucous membranes and skin. This product helps to heal wounds and cuts, restore damaged tissues, and eliminate skin diseases, including eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, neurodermatitis, furunculosis and others.
The benefits of milk for men
Due to the presence of phytohormones in the composition of royal jelly, this product should be present in the diet of men, especially those who have problems with potency and sperm motility. Regular intake of such a remedy increases libido and helps men to carry out their reproductive function. According to studies, 25 mg of this elixir increases testosterone levels by 20%.
Moreover, according to numerous reviews, royal jelly improves the condition of the prostate gland and is a means of preventing prostatitis and prostate adenoma.
The benefits of milk for women
Improving reproductive function with milk helps not only men, but also women. If a woman cannot get pregnant for a long time, she definitely needs to take a course of taking this remedy, preferably in combination with honey.
However, the value of this beekeeping product for women lies not only in this. Milk strengthens the nervous system of the fair sex. It eliminates nervousness and irritability in case of hormonal disruptions that occur during menstrual flow or during menopause. Moreover, royal jelly eliminates absent-mindedness and increases concentration.
And this product is a real "beauty pantry" for every woman. It is used to prevent skin aging and smooth wrinkles, to revitalize hair and strengthen nails.
The benefits of milk for pregnant women
Women "in position" need royal jelly as a source of folic acid. This product ensures the normal formation of the fetal nervous system and protects it from many developmental anomalies. Moreover, royal jelly contains all essential vitamins and trace elements for the growth and development of the fetus in the womb.
The product in question is no less useful for nursing mothers. If a woman has problems with milk production, it is enough to start taking the elixir so that lactation is restored. Thousands of women this remedy has helped to avoid the transition to artificial feeding.
The benefits of milk for children
This gift of nature is also useful for kids, because it improves appetite and strengthens the body's defenses. With its help, the baby begins to actively gain weight and gets rid of such an unpleasant disease as malnutrition. And if you wipe the skin of the baby with an alcohol solution of milk, you can protect the baby from diaper rash.
Diseases treated with milk
- anemia;
- avitaminosis;
- vegetative-vascular dystonia;
- neurosis and depression;
- pathology of the heart and blood vessels;
- infertility and loss of libido;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- dermatological diseases;
- visual impairment;
- obesity;
- pathology of the respiratory system;
- colds and viral diseases.
In addition, royal jelly relieves inflammation in the oral cavity and eliminates toothache, fights dandruff and helps in case of baldness. Finally, this remedy prevents the aging of the body, and therefore is indicated to all those who want to be healthy and look younger than their age.
Forms of application of milk
natural royal jelly
In fact, it is a concentrate that has a powerful tonic effect on the body. If you want to feel alert and active throughout the day, take literally 1 g of this product in the morning, diluting it in tea or water.
Capsules and tablets
These are the most convenient forms of application of this beekeeping product. They can be purchased at any pharmacy and taken with water. Dosages of such drugs, depending on the problem, may vary, and therefore it is better to consult a doctor before use.
Granules
Granules are a substance in the form of dry crystals. Before taking them, they are simply dissolved in water, and then the resulting mixture is taken. Practice shows that to maintain and promote health, it is enough to take 10-15 granules 3 r / day at a time.
alcohol solution
An alcohol, or rather a vodka solution with milk is convenient to prepare, and besides, it allows you to store medicine within a few months. To prepare it, it is enough to mix bee milk with vodka in a ratio of 1:20, 1:10 or 1:2. The selected proportion depends on the purpose of the drug. So, a solution of low concentration is suitable for oral administration, as well as lubrication or irrigation of the oral and nasal mucosa. But the medicine in high concentrations is used to treat the skin.
Honey mixture with royal jelly
These bee products, when combined, complement each other, becoming a powerful tool for the treatment and prevention of diseases. To do this, as a rule, take 1 part of milk for 10 parts of honey, mix and dissolve the medicine in 1 tbsp. 3 r / day before meals. If you combine milk with propolis, you need to take 1 g of milk per 50 g of propolis.
Folk recipes with royal jelly
And now we present the most valuable alternative medicine recipes with this wonderful remedy.
Flu
In case of flu, use a mixture of 5 g honey, 2.5 g bee bread, 10 g flower pollen and 1 g of royal jelly. Ask the pharmacy to prepare this mixture for you for 20 days of use, and take the medicine every morning with water.
angina pectoris
In case of angina pectoris, take 10-15 mg of royal jelly up to 4 r / day for 3-4 weeks.
Depletion of the body
In case of weakening of the body and the need to restore it, combine 10–15 g of royal jelly with 100 g of honey and take the medicine in 1 tbsp. every morning, absorbing the mixture. By the way, this tool will perfectly cope with the unpleasant manifestations of menopause in women.
Diabetes
With such a disease, take 1 tablet per day, which contains 20 mg of milk. The course of therapy with such a medicine should be determined by a specialist.
Hypertension and hypotension
To normalize blood pressure, simply place 3 r / day under the tongue, 1 tablet containing 20 mg of royal jelly. The course of therapy is 10-30 days.
Acute pharyngitis
For the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, royal jelly, combined with honey, is diluted in hot water in a ratio of 1:5 and carry out inhalations with this solution for 5-10 minutes. Procedures can be carried out up to 3 r / day.
Gynecological diseases
In the case of female diseases, 10-15 g of royal jelly is wrapped in gauze and injected into the vagina for 4-6 hours.
peptic ulcer
In the case of stomach ulcers, royal jelly in combination with honey is placed under the tongue in 1 tbsp. funds up to 4-5 r / day before meals. At the same time, 1 g of milk should enter the body for each dose.
Atherosclerosis
In case of atherosclerosis, 3 r / day, take ½ tsp. mixture of royal jelly and honey. The medicine should be taken 30 minutes before meals. The duration of treatment will be 3-4 months.
Vasospasm and ischemic heart disease
Bronchial asthma
With such a disease, it is recommended to take a combination of royal jelly and propolis. You need to take the medicine for 1 tsp. mixtures up to 3 r / day for 4 weeks. Ideally, such treatment should be supplemented with the intake of vitamin complexes with ascorbic and nicotinic acid.
Mask for the face
To prepare a mask to improve complexion and smooth wrinkles, you will need to combine ¼ tsp. royal jelly with 1 tsp. liquid honey and dilute this mixture with 2 tbsp. fresh milk. Apply the product on the skin of the face and décolleté, hold for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse. Carry out procedures 2-3 r / week.
Hair Mask
With this wonderful elixir, you can strengthen your hair and prevent hair loss. To do this, take 20 g of a solution of honey with royal jelly and dilute this mixture in 50 ml of 15% propolis tincture. Rub the resulting mixture into the scalp, gently massaging it, then cover with a plastic cap and warm with a towel. Wash your hair with shampoo after 1 hour. Carry out procedures 1-2 r / week until a satisfactory result appears.
Contraindications and side effects
In order not to harm the body, each person should be aware of the existing contraindications to the use of this remedy. Royal jelly is not used in the following cases:
- acute stages of infectious diseases;
- allergic reactions to milk components;
- individual intolerance to the product;
- Addison's disease;
- kidney failure;
- the presence of tumors in the body.
In general, the product in question does not harm the body, it is not for nothing that it is prescribed to pregnant women and nursing mothers. It is only important not to exceed the recommended dosage of the remedy, because otherwise you may encounter such unpleasant conditions as:
- insomnia;
- tachycardia;
- nervous exhaustion.
Therefore, before taking royal jelly, be sure to consult your doctor and you can take this remedy to improve health and improve well-being. Take care of yourself!
