Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Bee Pollen
Apifera pollen
Hyperglycemic, nutritive, stimulant.
Single product
April 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Bee Pollen
Parts Used:
Bee Pollen
Historical Uses:
The use of Bee Pollen increased during the late 1970s following testimonials by athletes that supplementation with this product increased stamina and improved athletic ability. The results of a study conducted in track runners suggested that athletes who took Bee Pollen recovered faster after exercise and that Bee Pollen would therefore be of value in relieving common tiredness and lack of energy.
1
Animal experiments found to possibly display anti-aging effects.
2
Bee Pollen can be use to treat internal and external wounds. It is a very good nutritional source as it contains approximately 30% protein and 55% carbohydrate.
Contraindications:
Not recommended to person with a history of pollen-sensitive allergies.
Adverse reactions:
None.
Dosage:
10 to 40 drops three times per day or as needed.
References:
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990.
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All right reserved
1
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
2
Liu X, Li L (
Morphological observation of effect of bee pollen on intercellura lipofuscin in NIH mice
) Chung-Kuo Chung Yao Tsa Chinh - China J of Chin Materia Medica 1990;15(9):561.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.