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. Should not be heated or used in recipes with that are cooked.

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.

For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any

disease.

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