Many have heard about such a unique natural product as royal jelly. Also, this product is known under a different name - "royal jelly".
Royal jelly - what is it? This substance is a secret secreted by the glands of worker bees living in the hive. It is produced by insects that are 5-15 days old. The main purpose of this product is to feed the queen bee. The uterus consumes milk throughout its life. One mother liquor contains about 300 mg of this amazing substance.
In addition to the uterus, bee larvae that are up to 3 days old feed on milk. It should be noted that the substance for feeding the uterus and milk for her offspring differ in their composition. So, the product that the queen of the swarm eats contains 10 times more juvenile hormones than that that the larvae of the bees consume.
The use of natural royal jelly is possible directly at the apiary itself. It is often combined with the intake of other beekeeping products: pollen and honey. But this way of using royal jelly has one drawback - the inability to determine the exact dosage. 
A single dose for adults is 20-30 mg of the substance. In especially severe cases, the use of about 50 mg per day may be prescribed. The substance is placed under the tongue until it is completely dissolved. As a rule, 3-4 doses are prescribed per day. Also, royal jelly can be used in the form of subcutaneous or intramuscular injections. For this, the substance is dissolved in saline or distilled water. One such dose contains 1-2 mg of the substance.
Royal jelly, how the product is obtained
Royal jelly is obtained from unsealed queen cells, which are laid by bees in the summer. In an ordinary apiary, where mass harvesting of this substance is not carried out, the time for its production is limited by a rather short period. As a rule, this occurs during the breeding season of a bee swarm.
To collect a small amount of royal jelly, you can select queens from one or several bee colonies, and then collect milk from the queen cells that were laid by the bee colonies. After removing the larva from the mother liquor, the milk is collected using a special pharmacy glass spoon.
In the context of large-scale production of royal jelly, other technological methods are used. Milk is collected from families of nurse bees, who raise queens from ordinary larvae. The larva, which has reached 4 days of age, is removed from the queen cells. After this, the process of collecting royal jelly takes place. Then the larvae are transplanted back, and the bees continue to produce milk for another 3 weeks.
Royal jelly composition
In its chemical composition, royal jelly contains more than 110 substances and ash elements, the dry part of which is 1/3 of the total mass. The dry matter of royal jelly contains 40% proteins, 0.8% fats, 21% carbohydrates and 2.3% ash. Royal jelly is saturated with vitamins, especially of the B group, as well as amino acids, highly active substances that are natural biocatalysts of the vital processes of the cells of the human body. Also, milk contains a large amount of enzymes, biopterin, hydroxycarboxylic and carboxylic acids. In addition, the milk contains a whole range of micro and macro elements.
Important!Fresh royal jelly is a dense, jelly-like whitish-yellow mass with a slight sourish-pungent taste and a specific odor. Royal jelly only partially dissolves in water, forming a suspension. Royal jelly contains an extremely low percentage of fat, unlike cow's.
The healing properties of royal jelly
Royal jelly is a valuable biologically active product. The most important component of milk is deoxyribonucleic acid. The waste product of bees helps to increase immunity and stimulates the body to independently fight various ailments and diseases.
- Regular intake of royal jelly soothes the nervous system and reduces physical fatigue of the body, improves appetite, memory, sleep, and significantly increases work capacity.
- Royal jelly enhances the body's ability to resist various infections, improves overall tone and well-being.
- Under the influence of this product, the functioning of the heart and digestive organs is improved. Metabolism normalizes, and milk production increases in breastfeeding mothers.
- The use of royal jelly has a positive effect on the absorption of glucose and oxygen by the brain. It also improves blood circulation in the spinal cord and brain.
- Royal jelly helps the entire human cardiovascular system. Regular intake of milk normalizes blood pressure and significantly lowers cholesterol levels. It helps recover from a stroke or heart attack.
- The product is effective in fractures and promotes the rapid formation of new bone tissue.
- Milk stimulates the adrenal glands and accelerates the removal of heavy metal salts from the body.
- "Royal Jelly" is used to treat respiratory diseases: rhinitis, bronchitis, laryngitis and pneumonia.
The most common diseases among men are various cardiovascular pathologies. Often this is expressed in jumps in blood pressure and narrowing of veins and blood vessels. Nervous and hormonal disorders lead to a decrease in potency, and an improper lifestyle becomes the cause of the development of prostatitis.
Why is royal jelly useful for men? Reception of a medicinal beekeeping product allows you to maintain men's health and youth.
Royal jelly is an excellent medicine and promotes:
- Multiple improvement in circulatory function;
- Improving metabolic processes, including enrichment of cellular nutrition, elimination of toxins from the body, as well as removal of stagnant phenomena;
- Saturation of the body with male hormones of natural origin;
- Enrichment of cells with natural vitamins and live enzymes;
- Protection against all sorts of infectious diseases that affect male strength;
- Stabilization of endocrine and hormonal processes, especially in poor environmental conditions.
Royal jelly and the female body
Royal jelly contains active substances that help women tolerate hormonal disorders more easily. We are talking about young girls suffering from reduced hormonal secretion, and about women in menopause, when the body's production of hormones is noticeably reduced.
Speaking about the medicinal properties and benefits for the female body, it should be noted that royal jelly:
- Able to positively affect ovulation;
- Increases a woman's sex drive;
- Significantly increases the chances of successful fertilization;
- Helps to overcome the effects of menopause.
Why is the use of royal jelly useful for children
Due to its composition, royal jelly has a positive biological effect on the child's body. Doctors confirm that it has a beneficial effect on the metabolic process, stimulates the development of the central nervous system. Reception of milk accelerates the growth of the body and improves appetite, and also inhibits the growth of most pathogenic microorganisms. Royal jelly and its medicinal properties reduce fatigue, help school children to endure mental and physical stress more easily.
When and how to take a bee product
The use of royal jelly is extremely beneficial for people suffering from certain diseases, as well as those who are absolutely healthy.
This healing agent is taken 2 times a day - in the morning before breakfast, and also at noon before lunch. It is not recommended to take royal jelly in the evening, as this will increase anxiety, which is fraught with problems with sleep. Before taking, be sure to rinse your mouth with cool water. Place a tablet or spoonful of liquid milk under your tongue 20 minutes before a meal and wait for it to completely dissolve. After that, feel free to start your meal.
Did you know? The composition of the "royal jelly" contains gramicidin - a substance that prevents the reproduction of dangerous microorganisms.
The use of milk for infertility
The use of royal jelly promotes the rapid return of the reproductive abilities of the male and female body. With regular use of this product in women, ovulation improves, the body receives additional strength, which increases the chances of a successful conception.
The main counteraction to infertility occurs together with an overall improvement in immunity and a decrease in blood cholesterol levels. Scientific experiments carried out on sheep have shown that pregnancy rates increase with the use of royal jelly. The sheep was chosen because its placenta is most similar in structure to the human placenta.
Did you know? Medicine knows cases when this beekeeping product helped women in menopause to conceive a child. Men who took royal jelly retained their reproductive function for up to 75 years!
The use of milk in cosmetology
The beneficial properties of milk allow you to make it an ingredient or even the basis of many cosmetics (creams, ointments, lotions).
You can make your own royal jelly cream. To do this, take any cream and add 30 g of milk to it. Stir the mixture thoroughly and use it like a regular cream. After a few days, you will notice skin changes. Cream with royal jelly will make it firmer, smooth out wrinkles around the eyes and promote cell renewal.
You can also make a hair mask with the addition of royal jelly. Add a little milk to the mask that suits your hair type, and the real medicine for your hair will be ready.
The use of milk in gynecology
"Royal Jelly" is also used in gynecology. Royal jelly, the medicinal properties of this substance suppress the inflammatory processes of the genital organs and stimulate blood circulation even in the smallest vessels and capillaries.
Application in cardiology
Cardiologists use royal jelly to tidy up the vascular tone. It also improves the contractile function of the myocardium. Royal jelly is able to normalize both high and low blood pressure. It also normalizes coronary blood flow and restores impaired cerebral vascular tone, therefore it is used to treat angina pectoris and cerebrovascular dysfunction.
Milk has proven itself well in the treatment of myocardial infarction, especially during the period of recovery and rehabilitation. Under its influence, the regeneration process of the affected area of the myocardium occurs much faster, while improving the blood supply to the disturbed zone. Many patients find that their pain stops and they feel much better.
Can royal jelly be taken by pregnant women?
Reception of royal jelly is of great benefit to women in position. This product can be taken throughout pregnancy, but is best taken during the first and last trimester.
The beginning of pregnancy is characterized by the establishment and formation of all organs and systems of the body of a new person. It is royal jelly that contributes to the correct formation of the child. Often the initial period of pregnancy is accompanied by toxicosis, sometimes in an extremely severe form. Milk also helps in this, reducing and neutralizing all the negative symptoms of toxicosis. It also enhances lactation during childbirth and makes the process of childbirth easier.
Important! Before you start taking royal jelly, be sure to consult with your gynecologist. Royal jelly is contraindicated in cases where there is a risk of developing an allergic reaction.
Contraindications for use
It is difficult to overestimate the healing properties of the waste product of bees. But you should always remember that its excessive use can harm the body.
Taking milk is accompanied by strong excitement with an increase in heart rate, and this can be one of the causes of sleep disturbance. Therefore, people suffering from insomnia should pay primary attention to this feature. In this case, it is recommended to reduce the daily intake.
In addition, abdominal pain and diarrhea may occur. In addition, uncontrolled intake of milk causes disruption of the nervous and endocrine systems.
The term "royal jelly" can often be heard in television advertisements. Especially those related to hair and skin care. In fact, the spectrum of medicinal properties of a bee product is much wider. From this article you can find out everything about what royal jelly is, how it is useful, in what cases and how to use it, as well as where to store it.
What is it?
Royal jelly is a nutrient fluid produced in the glands of the nurse bees. They lay them in honeycomb cells with brood - the larvae will feed on this product in the first 3 days of their life in order to get stronger and increase their weight several times.
In addition to raising offspring, milk has another purpose - it is a daily dish in the diet of the uterus. There is a theory that this explains the longevity of the queen bee. For comparison, the age of an ordinary worker is only about 3 months. And the average life expectancy of the uterus is 3-5 years.
A brief description of:
- color - white, milky
- taste - sour, leaves a tingling sensation on the tongue
- smell - sharp, sour
- consistency - reminiscent of heavy cream
Interesting fact: previously, a natural product was available only to members of royal families and the nobility close to them. After all, obtaining royal jelly was a painstaking process, which greatly limited its volume. The favor of high society gave the bee product the proud title “royal jelly”.
Beekeepers harvest the product from May to August, when bees and drones actively reproduce. It was at this time that they actively fill the cells with new larvae and fresh milk for feeding.
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Royal jelly: types
Depending on the method of collection and processing by the beekeeper, two types of product are distinguished - native (untreated) and adsorbed (dried). Read more about them later in the article.
Native royal jelly
Milk is called native, which was obtained by the beekeeper in its original form and could not be further processed (except for the necessary freezing). There are two main ways to get it:
- cutting together with wax cells (queen cells) and larvae inside
- pumping out "jelly" with a syringe or other device
Regardless of the method of collection, the benefits of royal jelly can be preserved only under the condition of operational deep freezing (at a temperature not higher than -18-20 degrees). This will extend the shelf life up to 12 months. Otherwise, the product will deteriorate within the next 3-5 days.
This type of bee product is the most popular, because allows you to preserve the maximum useful properties. However, it is associated with strict storage rules, which greatly complicates the transportation of milk from the apiary to the buyer.
There is also an alternative “format” of milk - adsorbed. Beekeepers collect it in the same way as native, and then give it to drying and grinding using a special technology. Further, the concentrate is sold in the form of tablets, capsules or granules.
Adsorbed bee milk is considered more convenient for regular intake: the shelf life of the product is longer, the storage conditions are more loyal, and it is much easier to calculate the daily dose. However, scientists argue that when adsorbed, the product loses some of its medicinal properties.
How to choose royal jelly?
Photos of a bee product will not help you choose a quality product. But there are several signs that you should definitely pay attention to:
- a characteristic feature of fresh native milk is a pearlescent sheen on the surface
- a natural product has a pungent sour smell, but if alcohol is mixed with it, the souring process has probably begun
- when purchasing "jelly" in mother liquors, pay attention to their integrity and dimensions - created in natural conditions, they are most often different in size
- the mixture must be homogeneous, without any signs of decay or mold
Royal jelly will be beneficial, not harmful, if the main condition is observed - to maintain the optimal temperature and not defrost it. Otherwise, the use of the product will be of no use.
Royal jelly: composition
The composition of royal jelly to date is still not thoroughly studied by modern scientists. Approximately 5% of the substances remain an unsolved mystery. Others include:
- carbohydrates
- proteins
- lipids
- mineral salts
- nucleic acids (ribonucleic, deoxyribonucleic and adenosine triphosphoric)
- organic acids
- fatty acids (succinic, palmitic, stearic, etc.)
- vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B12, B15, E, A, D, C)
- minerals (potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, etc.)
- enzymes (amylase, glucose oxidase, ascorbine oxidase, catalase, invertase, protease, phosphatase, cholinesterase, etc.)
- hormones (testosterone, progesterone, estradiol)
- acetylcholine
The bee product contains the entire nutritional complex necessary for humans: proteins (49%), carbohydrates (39%), fats (12%). But the calorie content is relatively low: in 100 grams of "jelly" - about 139 kcal (approximately 579 kJ in terms of energy value). But the daily allowance for an adult is much less - up to 1 gram of a natural product.
The bee product is also striking in that it contains hormones. For example, progesterone and estradiol are essential for the functioning of the female reproductive system. And testosterone is known as the main hormone for the stronger sex. This makes royal jelly for men and women an indispensable tool for solving various problems of the sexual sphere: from frigidity to infertility.
Also found in the liquid is the hormone-like acetylcholine, which has a beneficial effect on the state of the cardiovascular system, muscle mass and sexual functions.
The high level of fatty acids creates tremendous opportunities for healing properties, but makes the product unstable to various environmental factors. If the strict storage conditions are not observed, the milk can instantly deteriorate.
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Royal jelly: beneficial properties
The natural product has an immuno-strengthening and tonic effect on the body. Consuming it daily, you will feel a noticeable surge of physical strength - when you wake up in the morning, you will no longer need so much of a portion of caffeine. There is an improvement in memory and performance, sleep becomes stronger, and mood is less and less likely to deteriorate under the influence of stress.
The medicinal properties of royal jelly have found their application in the fight against the following diseases:
- colds and viral diseases
- heart and vascular system (lack of hemoglobin, hypotension, hypertension, angina pectoris, anemia, ischemia, atherosclerosis, endarteritis, myocardial dystrophy)
- gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, colitis, gastroduodenitis, stomach and duodenal ulcers, cholecystitis, fatty hepatosis, cholelithiasis)
- respiratory system (laryngitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, tracheitis, bronchial asthma, tuberculosis)
- musculoskeletal system (arthritis, osteoporosis, osteochondrosis, myositis)
- male genitourinary system (erectile dysfunction, prostate adenoma, prostatitis, impotence, infertility)
- female reproductive system (cervical erosion, menstrual and ovular irregularities, infertility, menopause)
- organs of vision (conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, blepharitis, iridocyclitis, keratitis, corneal ulcers, diseases of the retina)
- oral cavity (stomatitis, periodontal disease, gingivitis)
- skin (eczema, psoriasis, neurodermatitis, ulcers, lupus erythematosus)
Interesting fact: the use of royal jelly in gynecology is especially popular. The product acts on the fair sex in the following way: it normalizes hormonal balance and the menstrual cycle, stimulates ovulation and, as a result, increases the chances of successful conception. Royal jelly during pregnancy relieves the symptoms of toxicosis and guarantees the full development of the fetus, and after the birth of the baby, it enhances lactation. In the case of men, the use of queen cells will also not be superfluous: they increase sexual strength, improve sperm activity and the quality of semen.
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In addition, the benefits of royal jelly are noticeable in the following cases:
- for obesity or anorexia
- in the postoperative period, when recovering from severe injuries or illnesses
- with vitamin deficiency
- with diabetes
- with disorders of the nervous system
- with a decrease in lactation in nursing mothers
- with chronic fatigue
- with baldness, as well as fragility of nails and teeth
The product is also widely used in cosmetology - it is believed that it can slow down the process of external aging. Royal jelly for skin can be used as an anti-age cream or mask. Moreover, you can start using them from a young age - in order to maintain maximum freshness. Royal Jelly also strengthens the hair structure, increases hair volume and prevents hair loss.
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Instructions for the use of royal jelly
Reviews indicate that the use of a bee product is very effective, especially as an auxiliary medicine. However, the application must be done according to clear rules - the exact dosage depends on your age, weight and the severity of the disease.
The dosage of native royal jelly for adults is calculated based on your weight: 0.3 g (approximately 1 mother jelly) for every 30 kg of body weight. For example, if you weigh up to 60 kg, you need to take 2 queen cells per day. If up to 90 kg - 3 queen cells per day.
The following doses are prescribed for children:
- up to 1 year - not recommended
- 1-6 years old - 1/2 of the contents of the mother liquor 1 time per day
- 6-12 years old - 1 mother liquor 1 time per day
Please note: the indicated doses are approximate and are intended for prophylactic use. If you need to treat any disease, you must first consult with your doctor. For example, the dose of royal jelly in diabetes is much less - 0.3 g 1-2 times a day.
The product must be consumed at least 40-60 minutes before meals. Remove the contents of the mother liquor (you can with the larva, you can without it) and put it on your tongue. Dissolve slowly and thoroughly for 2-3 minutes, mixing the contents with saliva.
Interesting fact: before using "jelly", you need to rinse your mouth with a light soda solution (½ teaspoon for ½ glass of water) or at least cold water. This is necessary in order to neutralize certain active substances in saliva, which can damage the beneficial properties of the bee product.
The duration of the preventive course is 1 month. If necessary, you can take a 4-week break and repeat the course.
Uterine plants are very often used in combination with other beekeeping products - it is believed that this will enhance the effect of the intake. We offer you the most popular folk recipes:
honey:"Jelly" is mixed with honey in a ratio of 1: 100. Mixed until maximum homogeneity. Take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day 40 minutes before meals. Keep under the tongue until completely absorbed.
complex: 5 g of honey, 2.5 g of bee bread, 10 g of bee pollen, 0.1 g of milk (about ⅓ of the mother liquor). Beat with a blender until smooth. Take 1 teaspoon 1-2 times a day 40 minutes before meals.
alcoholic: 40-degree alcohol is mixed with "jelly" in a ratio of 1:20. It is taken orally 10-20 drops 3 times a day. Can be mixed with a little water.
How to take royal jelly in granules, ampoules and tablets depends on the dosage of the product. Before use, we recommend that you carefully read the package insert for the preparation.
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Royal jelly: contraindications
"Royal Jelly" is contraindicated for those who suffer from individual intolerance to bee products. This is especially true in cases when you take the liquid not in pure form, but in a mixture with other bee products: honey, pollen, bee bread, etc. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo a preliminary medical examination before use.
Also, the product is contraindicated in acute infectious diseases, Addison's disease (chronic adrenal cortex insufficiency), benign and malignant tumors. In the latter case, milk is sometimes used as an adjunct drug, but only as directed by a doctor.
The bee product should be taken with caution by those who suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), hypercoagulability (increased blood clotting activity), as well as insomnia.
Pregnancy, lactation and diabetes mellitus are not contraindications to the use of folk remedies. However, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor to determine the correct daily dosage.
Storage
After purchasing the mother liquor, it is better to transfer it to a glass jar with a sealed lid so that no odors or moisture can penetrate inside. It is not recommended to leave milk in a plastic bag, as this is less environmentally friendly packaging than glass.
The answer to the question of how much royal jelly retains its beneficial properties depends on the conditions under which the product was stored. At room temperature, mother liquors can only be stored for 3-5 days. Therefore, it is recommended to keep them exclusively in the freezer at temperatures from -5 to -18 degrees. In this case, the shelf life of the product will be extended to 12 months.
If you have purchased adsorbed milk, then you can familiarize yourself with the rules of its storage in the instructions-insert. As a rule, it is enough to keep it out of the reach of children, at an air temperature of up to +25 degrees.
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Video "How Royal Jelly is Collected and Used"
Royal jelly serves as a source of beneficial properties for health. Details about the benefits of the beekeeping product will be useful to every reader. Royal jelly is food for the queen bee, which bees feed from the period of its inception, and throughout its existence. The product is a creamy whitish substance formed in the allotropic glands of bees - nurses. The milk has a specific pungent smell with a burning sweet and sour taste. Fresh milk is stored in a tightly closed container, otherwise it tends to oxidize, turn yellow and lose useful qualities. Loaded with amazing nutrients and benefits that delay the aging process. Thanks to him, the larva is able to grow several times in a short period. Such food for the uterus increases her life in many times.
On sale, royal jelly can be found both in its native form (fresh) and in dry form. Milk in its native state is considered more valuable, dry milk is slightly weaker in qualities, but also effective. The storage of such a product, prior to collection by the beekeeper, takes place in small wax cones. Such cones are usually called “queen cells”. Already from them, milk is extracted for use in the medical and cosmetic fields.
Queen's jelly is very valuable all over the world, since there is simply no better biological stimulant to maintain all the functions of our organs. Even studies of the last century have shown that its medicinal properties have a beneficial effect on the life processes of the human body.
- It inhibits the aging process in the body.
- It has a positive effect on the bone marrow, its functionality. Favorably affects the composition of blood, increases erythrocytes, globulins, normalizes the level of hemoglobin.
- Royal jelly stimulates metabolic processes, promotes growth, appetite, stimulates increased efficiency and endurance.
- The work of the digestive tract is getting better, stimulates the production of gastric juice. The action of royal jelly stimulates the easy assimilation of the necessary nutrients from food. Improves digestive functions, relieves chronic disorders. Royal jelly is useful for babies born prematurely and for athletes to maintain the body.
- Recommended for the elderly to improve sleep, vision, lower cholesterol.
- The autonomic nervous system is stimulated so that the blood pressure returns to normal.
- Thanks to the peptides in the product, milk is useful for people suffering from diabetes, because.
- By using royal jelly it is possible to support and strengthen the heart. Recommended after a heart attack, effectively treats angina pectoris.
- The properties of royal jelly are able to prevent the multiplication of bacterial infections and harmful microorganisms.
- Acetylcholine in the milk stimulates the body to dilate blood vessels, which is extremely important in cases of impaired cerebral circulation and atherosclerosis.
- It has a beneficial effect on the endocrine system. Hormones in milk restore adrenal dysfunction.
- The unique composition of the uterine product allows its properties to easily cleanse the body of harmful components.
- The beneficial qualities of milk are quite effective in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, they can easily cope with arthritis, rheumatism, and inflammation of the joints.
- It is used as a powerful stimulant for the functions of the genitourinary system, both for women and men. With such a product, reproductive dysfunction is treated, potency improves, relieves pain during menstruation, makes it easier to endure menopause and pregnancy.
- It is used as a potent remedy for the treatment of inflammation of the respiratory system, prevents the development of infections.
- Significantly improves skin condition, smoothes wrinkles, the shade becomes uniform, healthy and radiant.
- Significantly increases immunity, thanks to its antiviral, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, it protects the body from external adverse influences. It makes it easier to recover from severe illnesses.
- It has a positive effect on the nervous system, develops increased stress resistance.
- The presence of the strongest antioxidant properties allows the uterine product to fight even some cancers.
The chemical composition of royal jelly
The content of royal jelly contains more than four hundred active elements. It is saturated with such components necessary for humans: lysine, proline, asparagine and glutamine, these are the amino acids that are found in milk in the greatest amount. It is almost impossible to find such an organic product with a similar composition, which is so close to our cellular structure. In addition, the composition contains:
- biologically active fatty acids
- Amino acids of about 22 names, including irreplaceable
- Carbohydrates
- Enzymes
- Micro and macro elements, more than a hundred elements.
Almost 70 percent of milk consists of water, the rest is dry components: proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, hormones, enzymes.
Royal jelly is a source of natural antibiotics, this is due to the presence of phytoncides in the composition.
Thanks to the unique substance in the composition - gramicidin, milk is an excellent protective agent against the reproduction of pathogenic pathogens.
Since royal jelly is a perishable product, and under external influences it quickly loses its biologically active properties, for better preservation it is dried to a granular state. Even in this form, it must be stored under special conditions. The maximum shelf life of such a product is five years at a temperature of 0-14 degrees Celsius. If you buy milk from local beekeepers, you should understand that the process of collecting such nectar requires special conditions and equipment for the correct packaging and storage of the product. When buying milk from private traders, you need to be sure that the rules for collecting and storing milk are observed, and that biologically active components have not lost their strength. Being in contact with open air, the mother product instantly acts with microorganisms that destroy active substances, in which case the milk loses its valuable qualities.
What is good for women
Royal jelly has the most beneficial effect for the beautiful half of humanity. Treatment of reproductive dysfunction is the primary role of royal jelly. Regular use will improve ovulation, increase sexual desire, make it easier to endure menopause, and relieve many female diseases. It is extremely necessary and recommended to receive women in the position, in the first three months of bearing a baby. The beekeeping product helps to shape the internal systems and organs well. The unique composition allows you to establish the functions of the circulatory system, improve metabolism, promote strong immunity, reduce the manifestations of toxicosis, endows the body with useful and necessary elements.
Cosmetology she also did not ignore such a precious remedy in its properties. Royal jelly gives the skin rejuvenation, improves complexion, relieves inflammation, helps smooth out fine wrinkles.
Easy to use royal jelly for masks... Several tablets of a unique bee remedy are needed, crumble and stir in slightly warmed water, a small amount. The finished liquid is applied to the face for 15-20 minutes, washed off with water.
In one art. a spoonful of warmed milk, dissolve a teaspoon of honey and a few drops of royal jelly. Apply to face for 20 minutes. and wash off.
To grow quickly long and strong hair, regularly use royal jelly inside, in any form in which you get a bee product. In turn, this will allow not only to grow a long braid, but also to improve immunity, to cope with diseases.
Prevent hair loss the mask will help: one egg yolk, burdock oil - 2 tablespoons, royal jelly -1 teaspoon. Mix the ingredients and apply to clean, washed hair. Do not wait until the hair is dry, but apply a mask to the root part and rub it a little, put on a plastic bag on top, wrap it with a towel. Wait 60 minutes and rinse thoroughly with water without shampoo. You can repeat this procedure twice in 7 days.
Why royal jelly is useful for men
The versatility of the uterine elixir for men is as follows:
- Strengthens male potency
- Acts as a remedy for prostatitis and adenoma
- Adds stamina and rejuvenation
- Tones up the muscular system
- Eliminates male infertility
Useful properties for children
Royal jelly is considered not only a very useful beekeeping product, but also the safest even for babies. Therefore, feel free to introduce it into the diet of babies born prematurely or poorly gaining weight. The milk will strengthen the body and help to improve the baby's appetite. For older babies, milk will increase immunity, relieve children's fatigue, improve sleep and become a prophylaxis against viruses during mass diseases.
How to take royal jelly
Fresh royal jelly is considered an ideal option for use, but unfortunately it is not so often possible to find such a product on the open market, due to its difficult storage conditions. Modern pharmacology took care of this, and therefore began to produce various drugs, the basis of which is bees milk.
Use fresh milk carefully. The maximum permitted daily dose is one gram twice a day. It should be taken under the tongue, dissolving until dissolved.
Royal jelly in the form pills... The daily dose is two or three tablets, dissolve in the same way.
Candles rectal appointment. Most often, a child is prescribed for the treatment of certain diseases.
Aerosols with royal jelly, used to relieve inflammation in the oropharynx or in the fight against skin diseases.
Royal jelly in injections it is prescribed exclusively in a hospital, for general strengthening of the immune system and raising the tone.
In whatever form you use royal jelly, consult your doctor for the effectiveness of treatment. For each individual case, a special dosage and treatment regimen is required.
Royal jelly - price
The cost in pharmacy kiosks varies depending on the manufacturer, the average price is 180-230 rubles, it is in the form of tablets. The price of the ointment reaches 250 rubles.
Beekeepers privately sell the product via the Internet. If you search, on the net you will find sites devoted to the occupation of bees, where it is possible to purchase any beekeeping products, including royal jelly. Most often, the sold product is in a fresh state, frozen in mother liquors. The cost of such a product reaches three hundred rubles. One mother liquor contains up to three hundred milliliters of milk.
What are the contraindications
Based on the fact that royal jelly has a similar composition with our blood, our body perfectly assimilates this product, with the exception of rare individual cases of intolerance to beekeeping derivatives. The product is contraindicated in case of Addison's disease, adrenal glands, in the presence of infections in the body. It is recommended to observe the dosage of taking a bee product, no more than 1 gram per day, in exceptional cases even half of this dose.
In case of serious overdoses, the product can cause nervousness, sleep disturbances, problems with the endocrine system, and allergies. It is recommended to take royal jelly in the daytime and not earlier than an hour before a meal. Late intake provokes insomnia, since the milk energizes and activates all body functions to be active.
One of the most valuable and amazing beekeeping products is royal jelly. This is a miraculous elixir, with the help of which the bees feed the offspring and the head of their family - the queen, who will replenish the hive with more and more diligent workers. Royal jelly can be considered an analogue of milk, since all mammals on our planet, including humans, feed their children with this highly nutritious liquid and put all the best in its composition. However, bees do not have mammary glands, but, nevertheless, they manage to make their milk one of the richest and most saturated substances in nature. How do they do it, and what does the use of royal jelly give to a person? You will find out the answers to these and many other questions from our article.
What is royal jelly?
Bees are a vivid example of hard work and strict social hierarchy. All the inhabitants of the hive, as parts of a complex mechanism, have a different morphological structure, their own range of tasks and only their inherent features of behavior. Royal jelly is produced exclusively by worker (raid) bees of five to fifteen days of age. This substance is produced by their pharyngeal glands in the process of chewing honey and bee bread.
"Bee-cows" give two different types of milk - worse and thinner, for feeding ordinary larvae, and better and thicker, for feeding the future queen - the queen bee. The first type of royal jelly is found in combs and serves as a diet for newborn bees in the first few days of life. This potential is enough for them to live their short, barren life - 1.5-2 months. But the queen on a special diet grows twice as large, lives up to 6 years and acquires the ability to reproduce, thanks to hormones, the content of which in milk of the second type is 10 times higher than in milk of the first type.
The monarch ration is stored in oval wax flasks, and the queen bee larva living in them is fed with supernourishing milk throughout the entire period of development. The flasks are called "mother liquors"; from them in the apiary and extract milk for use in medical and cosmetic purposes. The best period for this is summer, when “fertilization” (mating of a drone with a queen bee) has passed, and new queen cells with young larvae and fresh milk appeared in the hives.
Royal jelly has a creamy consistency and is similar in color - white or slightly creamy. It has a pungent characteristic odor and a burning, sweet and sour taste. The standard pH is 3.5 to 4.5. In the open air at room temperature, royal jelly very quickly deteriorates - it turns yellow, oxidizes, and loses its beneficial properties. Therefore, the production, procurement and storage of this product should be carried out by experienced specialists who have at their disposal the necessary material and technical base.
From a medical point of view, the Polish doctor Jan Dzerzhon took a look at royal jelly for the first time. In 1848, his scientific study was published on the chemical composition and benefits of using royal jelly. But this scientific work did not cause special resonance in medical circles, since it was not backed up by data on practical application. Much later, in 1922, the French biologist Remy Chauvin was able to substantiate the exceptional value of royal jelly for humans, presenting to the public a report on the treatment of real patients. This step provoked a real "uterine milk boom" in Old Europe. And although passions have subsided over time, royal jelly is still actively used in medicine and is produced on an industrial scale in some Asian countries.
The chemical composition of royal jelly
The composition of royal jelly is represented by four hundred biologically active components, the ratio between which is surprisingly harmonious. The most valuable amino acids for humans - lysine, proline, asparagine, glutamine - are found here in the highest concentration. No other organic animal product, be it milk, meat or eggs, can boast so many essential proteins that are close to our cellular structure.
In percentage terms, the composition of royal jelly is as follows:
60-70% water;
30-40% - dry matter, represented by 20-50% proteins, 10-40% carbohydrates, 5-15% fats, 1.5-3% vitamins, minerals, hormones, enzymes and other biologically active substances.
As you can see, the nutritional and medicinal value of royal jelly can vary greatly. The richness of the composition depends on the well-being of a particular bee colony, and in general, on the characteristics of the climate, weather conditions and harvesting technology. The regional factor also affects the vitamin and mineral composition of the product.
Let's analyze the main components of royal jelly in more detail:
Amino acids - asparagine, cysteine, arginine, lysine, leucine, valine, proline, glutamine, gamma globulin, gelatin, isoleucine, hydroxyproline and others, 22 items in total;
Micro and macro elements- zinc, manganese, cobalt, iron, aluminum, chromium, bismuth, mercury, gold, nickel, calcium, arsenic, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, copper and many others, about 100 items in total;
Carbohydrates - glucose, fructose, ribose, sucrose, maltose;
Enzymes - invertase, amylase, catalase, protease, glucoxidase, phosphatase, cholinesterase, ascorbate oxidase.
In addition, royal jelly contains phytoncides (natural antibiotics), hormones, immunoglobulins and other active components that affect human health. It is believed that this amazing product contains approximately 5% unexplored ingredients. Scientists have yet to find out all the secrets that royal jelly hides in itself.
To appreciate the biological power of this substance, think about it: thanks to it, in just three days, ordinary bees transform from a microscopic larva into an adult insect, increasing their weight one and a half thousand times. And the larva of the future queen manages to get three thousand times fat in a week!
Useful properties of royal jelly and effects on the human body
Royal jelly has a beneficial effect on almost all organs and systems of the human body:
Nervous system - enhances resistance to stress, stimulates the growth and division of cells in the spinal cord and brain, accelerates the absorption of glucose, provides elasticity and integrity of the optic nerves, helps preserve good memory for a long time;
The cardiovascular system- eliminates the phenomena of vegetative-vascular dystonia, harmonizes blood pressure (high decreases, low raises), strengthens the walls of blood vessels and capillaries, regulates blood composition, prevents the formation of blood clots and cholesterol plaques;
Organs of the gastrointestinal tract - stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, improves appetite and accelerates the absorption of nutrients from food, helps build muscle mass, normalizes digestion and eliminates chronic disorders;
Endocrine system- optimizes the hormonal background, stimulates the adequate production of hormones by the adrenal cortex and the thyroid gland, improves reproductive function, prevents the occurrence of autoimmune diseases;
Musculoskeletal system- relieves inflammation in the joints, helps to recover from severe injuries and damage to bones, prevents the development of osteochondrosis, gout, osteoporosis and other age-related skeletal degenerations;
Genitourinary system- helps to cope with acute and chronic diseases of the intimate sphere, prolongs the period of fertility and sexual activity, softens the symptoms of menopause, increases potency, facilitates the course of menstruation and pregnancy, saves from infertility and improves lactation;
Metabolism - promotes detoxification of the body, removes salts of heavy metals and radionuclides, accelerates cell division and tissue renewal, allows you to prolong youth and preserve the beauty of skin, nails and hair for a long time;
Respiratory organs - accelerates recovery from viral, fungal and bacterial diseases of the nasopharynx, throat, trachea, bronchi and lungs, helps to cope with complex chronic diseases (tuberculosis, asthma);
The immune system- increases the body's resistance to external threats, simplifies rehabilitation after severe ailments, allows a person to better adapt to unfavorable environmental factors and quickly neutralize harmful effects.
In what form is royal jelly sold?
If you do not have a familiar beekeeper, reasonable questions arise: where to get royal jelly, and how not to make the wrong choice? There is a wide selection of medicinal and cosmetic forms on the market, but which product is preferable, and, most importantly, of higher quality? Let's figure it out.
Royal jelly granules (adsorbed dry)
The adsorption method removes all moisture from royal jelly and leaves only dry matter, which is a concentrate of benefits. The density of the dry product is 1.1 g per cubic centimeter. In a sealed container, such granules are stored for two years and do not lose their healing properties. Almost all dosage forms produced in Russia (starting with the well-known drug Apilak) are exactly dry, adsorbed royal jelly.
Granules dissolve easily in liquid, so they can be taken in two ways: add to drinks or dissolve under the tongue. The second option is preferable because this is how the product is absorbed best. Depending on the type of disease, doctors usually recommend taking 5-10 granules 1-3 times a day for 2-4 weeks.
Frozen royal jelly
Immediately after taking from the mother liquor, the milk is sealed in an airtight container and cooled, however, at the standard temperature of a household refrigerator, this product is stored without loss of quality for a maximum of a couple of weeks. Deep dry freezing technology allows avoiding spoilage and extending the shelf life up to one and a half to two years. In special chambers, royal jelly is cooled to minus 17 degrees Celsius.
Usually, manufacturers pack such a product in a small convenient container, which allows you to purchase the required volume, put the milk in the refrigerator at home, wait until it reaches a higher temperature, and you can take a little. The standard course of treatment is half a teaspoon three times a day sublingually in pure form or mixed with honey for a month or two.
Honey with royal jelly
It is very convenient to mix royal jelly with honey as it prolongs its shelf life and improves its taste. You can do this at home, but if you do not have such an opportunity (or desire), use ready-made products. One of the best examples is the preparations of the Russian trade mark "Tentorium". In their production, high temperatures, preservatives and chemical additives are not used, and the assortment pleases with a variety.
"Tentorium" offers several honey compositions with the addition of royal jelly, as well as propolis, pollen, pine nut extract and other useful components. One 300-gram jar contains 6 g of pure royal jelly, that is, about 2%. There are also milkshakes and skin care products. By the way, "Tentorium" is far from the only trade mark producing quality products based on honey and royal jelly.
Royal jelly capsules
Asian manufacturers, whose products can be found in many online health and nutritional retailers, mainly offer freeze-dried royal jelly capsules. Lyophilization is a modern technology that provides excellent quality and long shelf life: gentle drying of milk, in which it is frozen and then placed in a vacuum chamber, where it is dehydrated. Since ancient times, royal jelly has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, therefore it is produced by these countries on an industrial scale and is actively exported to the world market.
A standard Chinese, Vietnamese or Thai plastic jar contains 100 capsules, each containing 10-20 mg of royal jelly. According to the recommendations of oriental naturopathic doctors, such a product should be taken in courses of 2-3 months 3 times a year, 1 capsule per day half an hour before breakfast. The manufacturers themselves position these capsules as a remedy for senile weakness and impotence.
Collection and storage conditions of royal jelly
Procurement of sufficient volumes of royal jelly is possible only during the period when queen larvae appeared in the hives, and worker bees created queen cells for them. Approximately on the fourth or fifth day after the construction of the "royal apartments" the highest concentration of milk is observed in them - up to 400 mg. The queen's larva at such a young age does not have time to eat all the treats that her subjects carefully feed her. And as it grows up, the mother cell is sealed, and the grown larva eats up the reserves.
The beekeeper's job is to interrupt this scenario and remove the royal jelly in time. To do this, bees need to be artificially nudged to breed queen bees and create new queen cells. Such measures have a bad effect on honey production - the level falls by 30 percent or more. Therefore, you should immediately decide which is more important: to get healing milk, or to prepare more honey.
Harvesting royal jelly is carried out in several stages:
The larvae are transplanted onto a special "grafting" frame;
A family educator is being prepared to feed them. To do this, the family is deprived of the existing uterus and a grafting frame is placed in the hive;
When the queen cells are full, they are removed from the family;
Extract milk, cleanse it of larvae and wax;
The product is packaged and frozen for storage.
The lids of the mother liquors are cut off with a sharp knife or wire. The larvae are removed using tweezers or a special small spoon. And milk is usually collected with a simple sterile syringe. But in foreign stores for beekeepers, you can also find sophisticated devices costing up to five hundred dollars. Such devices have a low pressure environment inside, quickly collect milk and provide high-quality storage. But even with the use of modern technology for the fence, the apiary must have good refrigeration units, and all actions related to the procurement of royal jelly must be carried out professionally and promptly.
How to take royal jelly correctly?
By far the best way to take Royal Jelly is sublingual. Fresh product is placed under the tongue and slowly dissolve until complete absorption. Through the mucous membrane of the mouth, milk penetrates directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the aggressive environment of the stomach. Doctors recommend to consume from one hundred to five hundred mg of fresh royal jelly per day, depending on the severity and type of the disease. This should be done half an hour before meals 2-3 times a day, and no later than 3 hours before going to bed, since the product activates the nervous system. The standard course of treatment is 1-2 months.
Milk in tablets and capsules is a concentrated medicine, therefore, it is enough to take 2-3 tablets with a dosage of 10-20 mg per day according to the same scheme. Putting a capsule or pill is also necessary under the tongue.
In a hospital setting, injections and droppers with a solution of lyophilized royal jelly are sometimes used. The daily dosage for an adult is 2 mg. Such treatment allows you to support a patient with a serious illness, whose body is extremely depleted.
At home, fresh or frozen royal jelly is recommended to be mixed with honey in proportions of 1: 100, 1: 200 or 1: 300, depending on the disease. And they take it again, sublingually, putting a teaspoon under the tongue 2-3 times a day before meals.
From royal jelly, you can prepare an alcohol emulsion at the rate of 1 part of milk to 20 parts of vodka. This medicine is taken 15 minutes before each meal in a dosage of 5-10 drops dissolved in a tablespoon of pure water. It is necessary to keep the emulsion in the mouth as long as possible.
Treatment with royal jelly of newborn children, as well as adult patients suffering from diseases of the genitourinary sphere, is often performed using suppositories for rectal or intravaginal use.
The use of royal jelly for various diseases
The indications for the use of royal jelly are very extensive:
Diseases of the blood - iron deficiency anemia, clotting disorders and lipid-salt balance;
Diseases of the cardiovascular system- ischemia, angina pectoris, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, stroke, hypotension, arterial hypertension, atherosclerosis, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis;
Inflammatory diseases of the respiratory system- rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tracheitis, acute respiratory infections, flu, pneumonia, tuberculosis, asthma;
Oral lesions- stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease;
Eye diseases - glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, blurred vision;
Diseases of the digestive tract- gastritis, stomach ulcer, enterocolitis, flatulence, diarrhea, heartburn, hemorrhoids, constipation, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, cholelithiasis;
Kidney and urinary tract pathologies- renal failure, chronic pyelonephritis, sand and kidney stones;
Nervous diseases - psychosis, depression, alcoholism, schizophrenia, epilepsy, neurosis, migraine;
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system- injuries, fractures, bruises, sprains, arthritis, arthrosis, osteochondrosis, osteoporosis, gout, sciatica;
Autoimmune diseases- diabetes mellitus, lupus erythematosus, psoriasis, eczema, multiple sclerosis;
Diseases of the skin and hair- dermatitis, neurodermatitis, acne, dandruff, baldness, wounds and burns;
Problems of the female intimate sphere- an unstable cycle, painful menstruation, amenorrhea, infertility, miscarriage, toxicosis, menopause, lack of lactation, inflammatory diseases, endometriosis, polyps and other neoplasms;
Male problems-, prostate adenoma, premature ejaculation, infertility, impotence;
Endocrine diseases(including obesity);
Delayed development in children;
Senile weakness;
Low immunity;
Royal jelly for skin, face and hair
This wonderful product can help not only in the treatment of diseases and the health of the body, but also in the preservation of youth and beauty. The richest vitamin, mineral and amino acid composition of royal jelly will allow you to significantly improve the condition of your skin and hair, solve the problem of dryness, wrinkles, acne, baldness and dandruff.
Skin care with royal jelly
If you have fresh or frozen royal jelly, feel free to add it to any mask made from natural products: half a teaspoon will be enough to enrich the composition of your favorite home cosmetic product:
Classic mask for the care of any type of skin of the face, hands and décolleté, prepare as follows: mix a tablespoon of warm milk with a teaspoon of honey and a few drops of royal jelly. You need to withstand it for 15-20 minutes, and use it 2-3 times a week.
A truly royal tonic can be prepared from royal jelly: you need to dissolve 1 ml of the product in 100 ml of pure water at room temperature. It is most convenient to apply the toner with a sterile swab. This procedure will replace the morning wash for any woman with aging, sensitive skin.
Homemade cream will allow you to eliminate skin imperfections and noticeably reduce wrinkles in a few weeks. Whisk 50 ml of high-quality olive oil with a blender, add 15 g of melted beeswax and 50 g of cocoa butter, then 10 ml of royal jelly, and at the very end, without stopping whisking, one tablespoon of distilled water so that the cream has a comfortable consistency. It should be applied to clean skin of the face and décolleté every morning, and the excess should be removed with a clean napkin.
Royal jelly face masks
Rejuvenating mask. Prepare a decoction from one tablespoon of the string, one teaspoon of celandine and a glass of boiling water. Keep it on a steam bath for 15 minutes, and then another two days in a dark, cool place. Then strain and refrigerate. To make an anti-wrinkle mask, mix half a teaspoon of royal jelly with two tablespoons of warm honey and one tablespoon of herbal tea. Apply this composition on your face for 30 minutes, rinse first with warm and then cold water. Repeat the procedure three times a week for two months.
Nourishing mask. For this recipe, granulated royal jelly will work - just dissolve half a teaspoon of the powder in half a glass of warm water. Take honey heated in a water bath (one tablespoon), the same amount of apricot kernel oil and a solution of royal jelly. Mix everything and apply on face and décolleté for 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. Repeat a couple of times a week to provide nourishment to your skin, especially in winter.
Moisturizing mask. For young, problem skin, a mask made from fresh strawberries, banana, natural yogurt and royal jelly is very good. Take a teaspoon of each product, and half of the milk. Apply the mixture to a clean face and leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse off with cool water. Repeat the procedure three times a week for a month to get rid of oily sheen, flaking and acne.
Hair masks with royal jelly
Hair loss mask... Mix a teaspoon of royal jelly with two tablespoons of burdock oil and the yolk of one egg. Apply to roots of damp hair, rub lightly, cover your head with a plastic bag, wrap with a towel on top and let stand for an hour, then rinse with running water. Use shampoo before, not after, and repeat for two months a couple of times a week.
Dandruff mask. Combine three tablespoons of castor oil, two tablespoons of brandy, one yolk, and 1 tablespoon of royal jelly. Apply the mask to dry hair, distribute thoroughly, wrap your head with plastic and a towel for an hour, then rinse. Hair should be washed no later than 8 hours after the procedure. It is advisable to start a mask in the morning on a weekend and wash your hair in the evening, or vice versa. The course of dandruff treatment is 1 month.
Harm of royal jelly and contraindications for use
Contraindications to the use of royal jelly are few:
Allergies or individual intolerance to bee products;
Infectious diseases in the acute phase with fever;
Dysfunction of the adrenal cortex (Addison's disease);
Severe arterial hypertension;
The period immediately after a heart attack or stroke;
Hypercoagulability of blood (increased coagulability).
If the dosage is exceeded, side effects may develop:
Insomnia and increased nervous irritability;
Feeling of dry mouth;
Constipation or diarrhea;
Local skin reactions - redness, rash.
As soon as the dosage is reduced or completely canceled, the unpleasant symptoms immediately disappear. It is impossible to poison yourself with royal jelly or cause serious harm to the body - the excess amount of incoming substances is usually simply not absorbed. However, laboratory tests on mice have shown that when receiving a dose of 15 g per 1 kg of body weight, animals die. In any case, do not deviate from the treatment prescribed by your doctor. The maximum daily dose for an adult is 500 mg of royal jelly (fresh).
Beekeeping products are practically waste-free, versatile and harmless biologically active agents. You might think that the bee-workers are guilty of faithfully serving the human consumer, giving him their most valuable works. Actually this is not true. Apitherapy (this is how the use of the results of bee activity in medicine is called in scientific language) knows and uses almost all the fruits of the labor of these winged insects. They use honey, wax, bee pollen, pollen, propolis, bee venom, and even bee moron, bees and whole bee colonies. But as for royal jelly - it is more a by-product of life than the result of the work of the workers of the hive.
What is royal jelly?The allegorical concept of "bird's milk", from the very thought of which the mouth fills with saliva, is familiar to all those with a sweet tooth. But only a few experts in entomology and adherents of traditional medicine know how to react to bee milk, and what this mysterious substance is in general. In fact, of course, royal jelly has absolutely nothing to do with the milk that mammals feed their young. Unless this is also a liquid food for the younger generation, and it has a light beige, almost white color. But the similarity of nutrient solutions is exhausted by this.
It is no secret that the hive is ruled by a strict hierarchy. Bees are born from the same larvae, but their tasks are completely different. Without going into the complex system of organization of bee social life, we note that honeybee worker bees are noticeably different from the queen bee both morphologically and by way of life. So, a viscous liquid with a pungent-sour taste and sweetish aroma, which is formed in the glands of the pharynx and jaws of nursing bees, this is royal jelly. All larvae feed on it during the first three days of their existence. And only the larva, from which the queen should subsequently hatch, finally matures, completely immersed in milk. And this bee grows twice as large as its subordinates, hard workers and many times stronger. A queen bee, fed on milk, lives for about 6 years (!), And ordinary bees - a little more than a month; it produces and lays up to 2 thousand new larvae daily. And all this thanks to the stimulus received from royal jelly.
Where does such a store of biological energy come from? It is hidden in the composition of the milk. These are proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, fatty acids, enzymes that stimulate the hormonal activity of the glands. Moreover, the main mass fraction is made up of proteins and vitamins dissolved in water. In percentage terms, this chemical composition looks like this: 60% water and 40% "substantial" dry matter. It, in turn, includes proteins (up to 50%), carbohydrates (up to 40%), fats (about 5%), amino acids, vitamins, minerals and organic substances.
Nutritional properties are achieved due to the presence of as many as 22 amino acids: arginine, asparagine, valine, glycocol, glutamic acid, lysine, leucine, methionine, proline, tryptophan, phenylalanine and several others. Professional athletes specifically include these additives in their diet, while in royal jelly they are contained in a natural form that is optimal for assimilation by the body. At the same time, none of the natural or industrial stimulants of immunity has in its composition the same balanced ratio of microelements. In addition, it contains the essential pantothenic acid and biotin, which are directly involved in metabolic and regenerative processes. It can be argued without exaggeration that all these components, in terms of biological value, bring royal jelly closer to breast milk.
Interestingly, even modern chemistry with the help of advanced technologies is not able to identify some of the nutrients in royal jelly. It is only known that DNA was found in it. It is in it, apparently, that the information about the amazing stimulating and regenerative properties of royal jelly is encrypted. It stimulates metabolism, increases vitality and - lo and behold! - rejuvenates the cells of the human body.
Royal jelly - the elixir of youth and health
Today, not only traditional healers, but also official science have recognized the benefits of royal jelly and its therapeutic qualities. In general, it strengthens the protective properties and increases the tone of the body, which occurs due to the influence of:
- On the nervous system, central and peripheral. Stimulates nutrition and growth of brain and spinal cord cells. Promotes the absorption of glucose by the brain. Helps resist stress and psychological stress. Restores the strength and elasticity of the optic nerves. Normalizes sleep, increases memory and enhances the activity of brain cells.
- On the cardiovascular, circulatory system. It normalizes blood pressure: lowers it in hypertensive patients, but especially noticeably improves the condition of people with chronic hypotension. Raises and maintains the optimal tone of blood vessels, strengthens their walls. Maintains the correct indicators of blood density (prevents it from thickening and / or thinning). Restores damaged blood albumin and normalizes its protein-salt composition.
- On the gastrointestinal system. Increases appetite and stimulates the secretion of gastric juice. Promotes the absorption of components from food, thereby increasing muscle mass and body endurance. With equal success, it enriches the diet of athletes-bodybuilders and premature babies.
- The endocrine system. Regulates the activity of the endocrine glands. Has a regenerating effect on the adrenal cortex. Contains a large amount of hormones, including sex hormones.
- On the musculoskeletal system. Royal jelly is used in the treatment of rheumatic and rheumatoid arthritis, other diseases and inflammatory processes of the joints.
- On the genitourinary system. Royal jelly helps to maintain and restore potency, helps with infertility. Eases pain and reduces bleeding during menstruation, helps to establish a stable menstrual cycle.
- On metabolism. Accelerates the cleansing of the body, the removal of toxic substances, heavy metals and any poisons from it. Its beneficial effect on the skin is noticeable: pantothenic acid in its composition maintains elasticity, smoothness and blood supply to the skin.
- On the respiratory organs. Strengthens the effect of drug therapy during pneumonia, tracheitis, laryngitis. In general, it speeds up the recovery from all diseases of the respiratory system, including the common cold.
Forms and methods of using royal jelly
The effectiveness of any formulation depends not only on its components, but also on freshness. Therefore, of course, it is the royal jelly directly extracted from the hive that acts most strongly. But, since not everyone has their own apiary or a familiar beekeeper, most often royal jelly is bought in a pharmacy in an adsorbed (dehydrated) form. The dosage and course of administration will be indicated on the packaging of the pharmacological preparation.
In medical practice, royal jelly is used in several forms:
- fresh milk without impurities, taken from the mother liquor;
- Apilak tablets and Apilactose powder;
- alcohol-based or water-based solution;
- rectal suppositories;
- spray can;
- the drug in ampoules for intramuscular administration, as well as in mixtures with honey, pollen and in combination with bee sting.
- Fresh milk is used very carefully, no more than one gram twice a day. Place the specified amount of milk under your tongue, being careful not to swallow for as long as possible. It's great if you can keep the substance in the mouth for at least 15 minutes. It will mix with saliva and enter the body through the surface of the mucous membranes. This method of taking is the most intense, but few are available.
- In pharmacies, you can find tablets consisting of royal jelly, honey and glucose. Average dosage for an adult: dissolve the tablet under the tongue half an hour before meals, 2-3 times a day. They are prescribed in many cases, from recovery from abdominal surgery to infantile anorexia. Children's dosage, of course, is much less and is prescribed by the doctor individually.
- Royal jelly solution is a convenient form for storage and use, which can be prepared even at home. To do this, take 1 part of milk and 20 parts of vodka, mix thoroughly. Most often, the solution is used for external use, but the water-based variation is suitable for irrigation of the nasopharynx during viral diseases. The alcoholic composition can be dripped into a spoon or directly under the tongue, holding in the mouth as long as possible until it is completely absorbed.
- Rectal suppositories based on royal jelly are used mainly in pediatrics; they are rarely prescribed for adult patients.
- Aerosol is a universal form of medicine for skin diseases. In addition to a dermatologist, it can be prescribed by an otolaryngologist.
- Intramuscular royal jelly is administered only in a hospital setting, mainly for elderly patients as a tonic, general tonic. In some cases, it is used in perinatal practice, again, exclusively by specialists.
- Combining royal jelly with other beekeeping products is a common technique. When using it, it must be borne in mind that milk is completely destroyed in the stomach, and that is why all recipes for its use contain instructions for absorption in the oral cavity.
A twice more concentrated mixture of royal jelly and milk and honey (in a ratio of 1:50) accelerates the recovery from bronchitis. To prevent cirrhosis and restore liver function, royal jelly with honey is absorbed under the tongue twice a day.
If you add propolis to royal jelly and honey, you get a powerful tool for raising immunity. One coffee spoon of this composition per day for a month is enough to resist ARVI all winter.
Half a teaspoon of royal jelly, diluted in half a liter of liquid honey, with the addition of a couple of the same spoons of pollen, is taken 2-3 times a day on an empty stomach. Within a couple of weeks, you will notice how your strength has increased, your mood has improved, and there is no trace of lethargy and hypotension.
Contraindications and possible complications
The main problem when purchasing and taking royal jelly on your own can only be the wrong dosage and neglect of contraindications. And although there are not many of them, they are there. In particular, royal jelly should not be used by those suffering from adrenal diseases. It is also contraindicated in patients with rare Addison's disease. Of course, you should not take the risk if you are allergic to the components of the drug. And, finally, you should not use it before bed, because this biologically active substance provokes a surge of strength and activity, which will simply ruin your good rest. Otherwise, royal jelly is almost the most harmless, healing and beneficial product.
