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Bee venom
A part of apitherapy (utilizes bee venom in therapy) either directly from live bee or by
injecting venom solution or topically as creams.
Constituents:
It contains Enzymes, peptides and amines.
Uses:
In treatment of arthritis, multiple sclerosis.
Bee propolis
A resinous substances collected by bee from leaf buds and bark of trees, bees use it as
a natural sealing agent and natural antibiotic.
Constituents:
Resins, beeswax, essential oil, pollen.
• Vitamins (B,C).
Uses:
Helps in viral infection, digestive and circulatory disorders.
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