Bee Venom therapy

What is Bee Venom?
Bee venom is a complex composition of enzymes, proteins and amino acids. 
Bee venom is synthesized in the venom glands of worker and queen bees and stored in their venom sacs. During the stinging process it is expressed through the sting apparatus. Bees use it in defence of the colony. The production of a potent bee venom requires good nectar, honey and pollen sources. Consequently, bees have more potent venom during the summer. Bees raised without pollen have little and less effective venom in their venom sacs. Most commonly, bee venom is collected by electrical shock stimulation. It is a colorless liquid that dries to a powder. The crystalized venom color ranges from white to brownish yellow. The darker coloration is the result of contamination of the venom and oxidation of its constituents. Pure Whole Dried and Whole Dried Bee Venom are most commonly used in drug preparations.
How does it work?
Bee venom therapists apply bee venom to specific points on the surface of the body. Patients are tested for sensitivity before the first treatment, which involves an injection of a minute dose of the venom.
What type of conditions is Bee venom used to treat?
Bee venom simulates the release of cortisone (cortisol) and is therefore effective in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, especially arthritis and multiple sclerosis (MS). It can be applied directly or by intramuscular injections.
Other treatments, such as electrotherapy, hormone therapy, can help to eliminate periarticular deformations, improve joint movement and raise the general state of the organism. Two products developed in Bucharest, an ointment - Apireven - and a liniment both have been used successfully in several cases of rheumatoid polyarthritis. The results have shown an important reduction in muscular pain, sciatic pain, nerve pain, neuromialgias and intercostal and bronchial nerve pain.