Abstract:

Traditional and alternative medical practices are used for human health in all cultures. One of these practices is apotherapy. The adverse effects of the pharmaceutical products used today in the treatment of diseases have made it possible that the need for non-toxic, stable, cheap, non-producing side-products, easy to find and accessible alternative natural treatments has emerged. Apiterapy is a natural method of treatment made with bees products such as honey, pollen, arthritis, propolis, bees. Bee products, primarily honey, have been used for centuries among the people for the purpose of treating many diseases. Honey reduces inflammation and swelling in the wounds. It is known that oral honey activates the immune system, is protective against cancer and metastases and has an anti-microbial, antioxidant properties. In addition to honey, pollen and beef milk are also high nutritional values, proteins, minerals, vitamins, free amino acids and antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidant properties, which are often used in apiterapy. Propolis is found in many medications. Antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-cancer effects have been proven. Crisin and campferol found in the propolis are the main anti-allergic components. The bees is primarily used in cases of multiple sclerosis (MS) and rheumatoid arthritis and in the treatment of many diseases such as eczema, epilepsy, migraine. This study has provided information about apiterapy and some bee products, and has collected the effects of these products on human health.

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