Table of contents:
- Benefits of bee sting therapy
- 1. Arthritis or rheumatism
- 2. Multiple sclerosis
- 3. As a pain reliever or pain
- There are things that must be considered before trying bee sting therapy
Being stung by a bee is not always detrimental to you because of the intense pain it can cause. Bee stings are now also used as therapy for certain health conditions, you know. Bee sting therapy is a type of alternative therapy that uses bee stings at specific points on the body. This therapy is also known as bee venom therapy or apitherapy.
Benefits of bee sting therapy
According to some therapists and bee sting experts, bee venom contains compounds with anti-inflammatory effects. These compounds are believed to promote healing of certain conditions and reduce pain. One of the compounds that contain anti-inflammatory properties in bee stings is melittin.
In full, here are some of the benefits of bee stings:
1. Arthritis or rheumatism
According to the scientific journal Acupuncture Research in 2008, bee stings can help treat rheumatism. This study involved 100 people who have rheumatism. The participants were given medication, some used bee sting therapy and some used rheumatic drugs in general.
After three months of treatment, both groups showed that their rheumatism symptoms had reduced. Reduced rheumatism symptoms include swollen joints, stiff joints, and joint pain. Then the results showed that rheumatoid patients who did bee sting therapy relapsed less frequently than people who only took ordinary medicines.
2. Multiple sclerosis
Bee sting therapy is said to bring all the benefits for people with multiple sclerosis according to research from the journal Neurology in 2005.
This study involved 26 multiple sclerosis patients divided into two groups. First, there was a group that was given bee sting therapy, and the other group was not given any medicine. During the 24-week study period, researchers found that bee sting therapy could make the first group relapse less frequently than the group that did not undergo any treatment.
3. As a pain reliever or pain
A study from Oxford University in 2005 also found that bee venom has powerful pain-relieving properties. In addition, the Swedish Medical Center also states that the adolapine in bee stings has analgesic properties that can reduce or eliminate pain in several parts of the body such as the feet and hands.
There are things that must be considered before trying bee sting therapy
If you use this therapy, you may experience an allergic reaction. In some cases, bee sting therapy can trigger anaphylactic shock which can be fatal.
Bee sting therapy is also known to cause severe aches or pains, as well as other side effects such as anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, changes in blood pressure, and heart palpitations.
Additionally, there is some concern that bee sting therapy might interfere with immune function. In a 2009 report published in the Journal of Internal Medicine in Korea, researchers argued that bee sting therapy might increase the risk of lupus (an autoimmune disorder).
Furthermore, a 2011 report from the World Journal of Hepatology suggested that bee therapy may have toxic effects on the liver. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you consult before using bee stings to a professional or professional therapist.
