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Bee venom therapy involves the injection of venom by a needle, insertion of the stinger, or stinging by live bees. While a licensed physician must give injections, other treatments can be done by a bee venom therapist

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What acid is injected into our body by a bee sting that cause pain?

The bee sting venom is a complex mixture of proteins etc. and is not acid.


Which organic compounds is Apitoxin made of?

The main component of Apitoxin (or honey bee venom) is Melitten comprising 52% of venom peptides. Melitten is a strong anti-inflammatory agent and induces the production of cortisol in the body. It is also a cell-lytic.


What would happen if a bee sting and a wasp sting were mixed together?

Mixing the venom from a bee sting and a wasp sting is unlikely to have any significant impact. Each insect's venom contains different compounds that trigger specific reactions in the body. However, the combined stings may lead to localized pain, swelling, and redness at the site of the sting, similar to the individual reactions. It's important to seek medical attention if experiencing severe symptoms or if allergic to bee or wasp venom.


Why do onions cure bee stings?

Onions contain enzymes that break down proteins in bee venom, which can help reduce swelling and pain from a bee sting. Applying onion juice to a bee sting can also have a soothing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. However, individual experiences may vary and it's always best to seek medical advice if a bee sting reaction is severe.


What acids bee stings contain?

The acid in a bee sting is formic acid, also known as methanoic acid. However, it is not really the acid that causes the pain. The most active ingredients in bee venom is melittin and apamin, both of which cause pain and swelling.

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What research has been done on bee venom immunotherapy?

During the late 1990s, researchers in countries including the United States, France, and Russia began researching the effect of bee venom immunotherapy on humans.


What is venom immunotherapy?

Venom immunotherapy is the process of injecting venom to treat various conditions. The most common form of venom immunization is bee venom therapy (BVT), with honeybee venom or stingers used to treat conditions.


What is bee venom immunotherapy used for?

In mainstream allopathic medicine, honeybee venom is used to treat people who are allergic to bee stings. A small amount of venom is injected during desensitization treatments to help patients develop a tolerance to stings.


Can bee venom immunotherapy cause side effects?

If there is an allergic reaction to bee venom therapy, emergency treatment should be started. Such symptoms as minor itching and swelling, however, are not causes for alarm. They are signs of the healing process.


Is bee venom acid or alkali?

Bee venom (apitoxin) is mildly to moderately acidic, with a pH range of 4.5 to 5.5 depending on the specific species of bee.


I have heard that a bee or wasp will get into the venom of a dead snake if left around so if a bee or wasp gets into a snakes venom then stings you will you effected by the snakes venom?

This is NOT true.


Do all honey have bee venom?

Honey does not contain bee venom. It is a saturated or super-saturated solution of sugars, mainly glucose and fructose.


Is bee venom an acid or alkilis?

its an acid


What is bee venom immunotherapy used for in alternative medicine?

arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), acute and chronic injuries, migraine headaches, gout, acute sore throat, psoriasis, irritable bowel syndrome, Bell's palsy, depression, AIDS, scar tissue, and asthma


Can bomble bee stings really kill people?

If the people are allergic to bee venom


Why do bee stings hurt but fly bites itch?

bee stings hurt because there putting their venom in you and the same thing for fly bites but diffrent venom


Do all bee stings have poison?

Bee stings inject a toxin or venom called apitoxin, which is a bitter colourless liquid. Bee venom causes local inflammation and acts as an anticoagulant. It is not a poison.