Product Feature
Royal jelly is produced by worker bees during their life and is used to feed the larvae and the queen bee. The consistency of the product is like a cream-colored gel. The taste is distinctive: sour and slightly hot. Its second name is “royal jelly”.
This substance is collected only once a year - in the summer, immediately into a clean, sterilized container. The primary product is stored in the freezer for no more than 2 years. But dried milk can be stored longer, in room conditions and without losing its beneficial properties.
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Royal jelly components do not belong to the medicinal group, therefore they are recommended for pregnant women and children. A doctor who understands apitherapy prescribes it to a nursing mother if her baby has symptoms of intestinal and other infections, constipation, or poor appetite. In adsorbed form, the activity of natural elements is slightly reduced. However, it is the mother elixir in powder form that is in demand for pharmaceuticals. Capsules and tinctures are effective for neurasthenia and hysteria. Consumers are familiar with “Apitox”, “BeeActive” dragees and other names. You can drink them after passing allergy tests. We must not forget that all beekeeping products require precise dosage.
Author: Artemova Elena
Composition and properties
The composition of royal jelly is so rich that it is even equated to natural biostimulants. The product has an almost healing effect on the body.
Composition of bee jelly:
- water 70%;
- proteins 20%;
- carbohydrates 20%;
- fats 1.75-10%;
- amino acids (about 22 types);
- minerals 1.9-2% (cobalt, phosphorus, chromium, etc.);
- vitamins (B 12, E, C, D);
- hormones;
- enzymes.
The composition of the product has not yet been fully studied, and new beneficial substances are being discovered with new research. At the moment, about 500 components of the substance are known.
Based on such a number of components, a conclusion arises about the properties and benefits of the product for the human body. The jelly is especially in demand for “women’s health”, thanks to the hormones it contains, which are similar in action to human ones.
Thanks to the product:
- Sexual desire increases due to the production of testosterone.
- The chances of fertilization increase due to the regulation of hormones in a woman’s body.
- During lactation, milk flow increases.
- Shows antispasmodic effect during menstruation.
- It is used in parallel with the main therapy for the treatment of cervical erosion and inflammation of the appendages.
- Slows down the aging of the body.
Can pregnant women use propolis?
Propolis is a dark resinous substance (glue) produced by bees. The bees use this glue to cover all the cracks in the hive, and also coat all foreign objects that have entered the hive, and cover the cells of the honeycomb before the queen lays eggs in them.
It is believed that its main component is adhesive substances that are secreted by the buds, trunks and leaves of trees. These substances are processed by bees and propolis is obtained.
Propolis is not constant in its chemical composition. Dozens of different chemical compounds are found in it. The quality of propolis depends on the breed of bees, the vegetation surrounding the apiary and the climatic conditions of the region.
Propolis, like other bee products, has a number of healing properties that have been known since ancient times. They were used to treat wounds, colds and many other diseases.
Propolis has strong antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, wound healing, antiviral, antifungal, diuretic, choleretic, capillary-strengthening and antitumor effects.
Its bactericidal properties are in some cases stronger than those of antibiotics. In addition, propolis kills many microbes that are resistant to antibiotics.
It improves immunity and treats many diseases. It is used to treat colds and skin diseases, the digestive system, including gastritis and stomach ulcers, hemorrhoids, as well as prostatitis, many forms of cancer, ulcerative colitis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, arthritis, rheumatism and other diseases.
Propolis can be used by pregnant women both in pure form and in combination with other substances. It is used to make medicinal tinctures, oils, ointments and suppositories.
Propolis is a potent drug, so when treating it you must follow all recommended doses. It can also be used by pregnant women (alcohol tincture should not be taken orally).
Infertility treatment
For women who have been unable to get pregnant for a long time, royal jelly will become a “lifeline.” Hormones and microelements contained in the product normalize hormonal levels and the proper functioning of the ovaries. This is especially true for women who have crossed the age line of 40 years.
Treatment of infertility with this bee product lasts approximately 3 months, after which in most cases the woman’s problems with conceiving go away. The only condition during treatment is that both partners must take royal jelly, since the product also has a beneficial effect on the male genital area.
Contraindications
Despite its naturalness, milk is not recommended for everyone. So, it is better to refuse it if:
- individual intolerance to bee products;
- problems with the adrenal glands;
- any types of tumors;
- Addison's diseases.
It is necessary to take into account that milk must be taken strictly in the recommended proportions: abuse can cause diabetes, obesity, allergies and other problems.
Royal jelly is a healthy, effective and tasty product with a unique composition. It can be taken by anyone, especially children after three years of age, pregnant women, athletes, and the elderly. Doctors often recommend milk during the postoperative period to restore strength. It turns out that this product will be useful in the house and will definitely come in handy.
This excerpt (second) is taken from the article: https://sviymed.com/staty/228-pchelinoe-matochnoe-molochko-pri-beremennosti-i-dlya-laktatsi
Pregnancy and royal jelly
Throughout the entire period of bearing a child, a woman needs a lot of strength and health in order to maintain the full functioning of two organisms: her own and the developing baby. This is a huge load, requiring an additional source of nutritional components that cannot be obtained in sufficient quantities from food. Royal jelly is a smart choice in this matter, because it is of natural origin, and this ensures good absorption of the components, which is necessary during pregnancy.
What properties of royal jelly are important for a pregnant woman:
- reduces the load on the cardiovascular and endocrine systems;
- relieves fatigue and irritability;
- strengthens the immune system;
- balanced composition eliminates anemia in mother and fetus;
- improves metabolic processes;
- reduces the risk of miscarriage;
- improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and enzymatic metabolism;
- participates in the formation of the child’s skeleton;
- normalizes blood pressure;
- interferes with the tone of the uterus.
Separately, it should be said about the role of amino acids in the development of a child’s mental activity. The product has a healing effect if it is discovered that the fetus is developing slowly in utero.
If the expectant mother took royal jelly during pregnancy, the baby is born healthy and calm. The baby has a healthy intestinal microflora, mother's milk is well absorbed, while colic and bloating are minimized. The risk of developing diathesis is eliminated, the child is less susceptible to viral diseases and develops well.
What does mom get?
If a woman uses royal jelly from the first days of pregnancy, she will have to forget about colds. Her immunity will become much stronger. With the help of this product, lymphatic drainage is improved and blood circulation in the uterus is stimulated. Royal jelly also has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system:
- blood vessels dilate;
- blood pressure returns to normal.
The woman sleeps well, has an excellent appetite and no swelling. She doesn’t get tired so quickly and her ability to work improves.
Rules for using the product
The use of any medications or folk remedies by a pregnant woman must be under the supervision of a doctor. The dosage and duration of administration are also regulated by the doctor.
Methods of using bee jelly at different stages of pregnancy vary slightly. And it depends on what effect you want to achieve.
So what is the correct way to take royal jelly during pregnancy?
In the first trimester of pregnancy, all the vital organs of the baby are formed and developed; here it is necessary to give strength to the fetus in order to get stronger. In this case, a little bee jelly should be mixed with ½ teaspoon of honey and dissolved in 100 ml of purified water at room temperature. Drink this mixture three times a day before meals.
The beneficial properties of the bee product will reduce the manifestations of toxicosis in the second trimester.
In the later stages, taking royal jelly will give the woman strength and make pregnancy easier. The vitamin cocktail will accumulate in the body, this will help you easily endure the postpartum recovery period. Lactation will quickly establish and the baby will receive milk filled with nutrients.
In the second and third trimester, take royal jelly in a duet with honey, like dissolving caramel in your mouth, no more than four times a day. Dosage: ½ teaspoon of bee products. When planning a child, take it the same way, only up to eight times a day on the days the child is conceived.
In any case, it is necessary to take the product before 18-00, since late use, based on the properties of the product, can cause insomnia and sleep disturbances.
How to use propolis during pregnancy
We offer you several remedies that can be used by pregnant women to treat various diseases.
Suppositories (for the treatment of hemorrhoids). Take 200 g of butter and 15 g of grated propolis (the propolis must first be frozen in the refrigerator freezer, then it will grate well), mix, put in a water bath and cook for 30 minutes, stirring all the time.
After this, take a plastic ampoule box with partitions. Cover the bottom of the grooves with foil and pour the mixture into the cells using a teaspoon. Let cool slightly and put in the refrigerator to harden.
When the candles harden, they must be carefully removed from the cells, placed in a glass jar, and placed in the refrigerator. Insert the candle into the anus in the morning and at night. Use all the candles (about 20 pieces). After this, take a break for 1 month and repeat the course.
The following remedy also helps with hemorrhoids: take vegetable oil and propolis (1:1), put in a water bath and heat, stirring, until a homogeneous mass is obtained, then cool, strain and lubricate hemorrhoids with this ointment in the morning and evening.
During treatment, additionally eat boiled beets, oatmeal and raw vegetables. Avoid meat.
For stomach and duodenal ulcers, it is very useful to take 1 teaspoon of propolis oil 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals, gradually dissolving it. At night, take 1 teaspoon of this oil 1 hour after meals. The course of treatment is 1 month.
During a flu epidemic (for prevention), it is useful to inhale through your mouth and exhale through your nose several times a day the vapor of an alcoholic tincture of propolis.
Inhalations are made with alcohol tincture of propolis for colds, pulmonary tuberculosis and sinusitis.
If you have a sore throat, it is useful to take a small piece of propolis (about the size of a fingernail) into your mouth and chew it before going to bed and do not eat or drink anything else. Sore throat goes away in 2-3 days.
To treat colds, it is very useful to take 1 teaspoon of propolis ointment or oil into your mouth between meals and gradually dissolve.
For sinusitis, you need to put tampons with ointment or propolis oil in both nostrils.
For trophic ulcers, burns, wounds, chronic eczema, you need to lubricate the sore spots with propolis ointment; for cervical erosion, it is useful to insert tampons. The course of treatment is 12 days. Wounds and burns are treated with compresses of propolis-onion ointment.
To treat diseases of the joints and spine, it is useful to rub propolis ointment into sore spots.
Periodontal disease is treated by rinsing the mouth with warm water with the addition of alcohol tincture of propolis (pharmacy): 20 drops of tincture per 1 glass of boiled water. The same solution is used to gargle with a sore throat.
A decoction of propolis in birch sap is very effective as a general tonic: take 20 g of propolis powdered, pour in 0.7 liters of birch sap, put on fire, cook in a sealed container in a water bath for 1 hour, then cool, strain. Take 50 ml 3-4 times a day 1 hour before meals for 3-4 weeks.
How to prepare ointment with propolis: take 100 g of unsalted ghee, add 1 tablespoon of propolis alcohol tincture (pharmaceutical), place in a water bath, heat, stirring, until smooth, then cool.
Rub into sore joints and apply to problem areas for skin diseases.
Propolis oil is an effective remedy for treating stomach and duodenal ulcers, colds and skin diseases.
Take 1 tablespoon of alcohol tincture of propolis (pharmaceutical), add 100 g of good butter, mix thoroughly.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Take 1 teaspoon of this oil 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals, slowly dissolving it (at night, take 1 hour after meals). The course of treatment is 1 month, then you need to take a break for 10 days and repeat the course.
