Who could know the health benefits of bee pollen better than a bee? When bees
collect nectar for honey, they coat their legs with pollen. The pollen is
collected when they pass through a screen while returning to the hive. The
screen gently scrapes the pollen off their legs where it drops into a tray for
collection.
Bee pollen has a long and storied past throughout human history. Hippocrates
and Pythagoras both prescribed bee pollen for its healing properties. Native
Americans wore pouches containing pollen around their necks on long journeys to
eat so they could sustain a high level of energy. The Chinese, Romans, and
Egyptians all regarded pollen as a panacea. If you intend to store bee pollen
for more than a few weeks after purchase, refrigeration is recommended.
CONSTITUENTS
Antioxidant flavonoids, including myricetin, quercetin, rutin, and
trans-cinnamic acid.
PARTS USED
Dried pollen in whole, broken or powdered form
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
It may be administered directly or sprinkled on food. Extracts of bee pollen
are used in some skin care products. Start with 1/4 tsp daily and work you way
up to 1 tbsp.
SUMMARY
The antioxidants in bee pollen are compounds chemists call flavonoids. Bee
pollen packs the punch of myricetin, quercetin, rutin, and trans-cinnamic acid.
Bee pollen is an excellent source of nutrition. Bee pollen is richer in
protein than any flesh-based food. Gram for gram, bee pollen supplements
contain more amino acids than fish, beef, or eggs.
PRECAUTIONS
Since the anti-allergy effect of bee pollen is probably due to quercetin than
to the particular plants the bees harvested, it is not necessary to use a
locally collected bee pollen.
DISCLAIMER: Apitherapy refers to the use of bee-derived substances, such as honey, beeswax, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, bee venom, or other bee products, for various health purposes. It is important to note that these products are not medicines and have not been evaluated or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. The information provided about these products is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice or a substitute for professional healthcare guidance.
