Royal jelly is a secretion product of honey bees. It is produced by insects to feed the larvae and the main bee of the hive - the queen. The natural product contains a large amount of substances beneficial to the human body. In folk medicine it is used to treat various diseases and strengthen the immune system.
The milk is creamy in color. Its taste contains sour tones, it has a sharp and burning aroma. The pH of royal jelly is 3.5–4.5. Store the product in the refrigerator in a hermetically sealed container at a temperature of +3 °C. In heat, it begins to intensively oxidize and lose its healing properties. The dry matter content in it is about 34%.
According to its consistency, bee jelly can be:
- thick - intended for feeding the queen;
- liquid - for feeding larvae.
The larvae feed on royal jelly during the first 3 days of their development. Nectar-gathering worker bees, 4–15 days old, secrete a cream-like product from the maxillary and pharyngeal glands. Their mixture forms a creamy mass called royal jelly.
Honeybees simultaneously lay from 9 to 150 queen cells in the absence of a queen. Larvae settle in them. Cells with larvae are filled with 2-3 mg of milk, and the queen cell with 200-400 mg.
How to get royal jelly
When collecting the product, beekeepers take into account the biological characteristics of insects. Bees are stimulated to produce royal jelly by introducing a queen to a new colony of larvae. The best time for collection is considered to be midsummer. Each beekeeper has his own tricks, but they are all based on general principles.
Bees spend a lot of energy feeding the larvae, since the entire brood can die in a few minutes. In this regard, the nurse has to produce up to 1300 doses of milk
A special feature of the collection is that the bees do not store it for long-term storage. The product can only be collected during the period when queen bees are growing. One way to extract milk is to use bowls. The essence of the process comes down to the fact that one-day-old larvae are transferred from their native places to small wax plates.
The environment in which they will be located must have:
- relative air humidity 90–95%;
- temperature 25–30 °C.
To transfer larvae from one environment to another, special spatulas are used. Before transfer begins, the larvae must undergo their first moult. After this process, their white coating becomes shiny. Add 1 drop of milk to the bottom of the bowls intended for placing larvae, the freshness of which should not exceed a day.
Using two or three drops to fill the bowls leads to a deterioration in the quality of the future product. The bowls intended for obtaining royal jelly are placed on a grafting frame, which is installed where the motherless bee colony lives. On the third day after installation, the frame can be removed to collect milk.
You can increase its amount if certain conditions are met:
- To produce the product, young bees with glandular functioning indicators above average are selected;
- during the “milking” period, the bees are fed with sugar syrup;
- To increase queen cells, nests are insulated and their size is reduced.
Collection requires sterility. In home beekeeping, the bowls are processed at a temperature of 30 °C. The product is extracted after removing the larvae from them using a special spatula. It must be made of the same material as the container for collecting milk. To eliminate the possibility of chemical reactions, the walls of prefabricated vessels are treated with wax.
The duration of milk production by one bee colony is 3 weeks.. The quality of the collected product must meet certain requirements. In the Russian Federation they are formulated in GOST 28888–90.
Composition of the product
An important component of royal jelly is acetylcholine. It plays a huge role in strengthening memory and maintaining sexual functions. 66% of the bee product consists of water. About 15 - 19% of its composition belongs to representatives of the protein group. It includes enzymes:
- lipoproteins;
- albumins;
- globulins and other protein substances.
The group of non-protein substances includes peptides and amino acids. The chemical composition depends on many factors. Among them:
- a species of race of milk-producing bees;
- biological environment surrounding the nest.
The effect of milk on the body: medicinal properties and contraindications
The effect of royal jelly on the human body is complex. Very often it is used as a dietary supplement. Regular use of the product slows down the aging process and strengthens the immune system. The deoxyribonucleic acid contained in milk allows a person to maintain youth. She is a carrier of information about health, youth and beauty. Arthritis is treated with royal jelly in China. Despite the benefits of the product, it is recommended to take it in moderation.
Beneficial features
Some types of proteins contained in bee products, when interacting with potassium, affect blood pressure. These substances relieve tension from the walls of blood vessels and improve their elasticity. Among the useful properties of the product:
In folk medicine you can find a large number of recipes for the treatment of various inflammatory processes. Using a bee product as a dietary supplement can help a person lose weight.
Consuming honey with royal jelly can speed up your metabolism.
Preparations based on royal jelly are used to treat gastritis, colitis and many other types of diseases.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Eating royal jelly may be dangerous for hypertensive patients. Doctors recommend using the product with caution for people with cancer, problems with the adrenal glands and those suffering from individual intolerance to the product. Pure royal jelly is a powerful biostimulant. The product and drugs based on it are especially dangerous for people with rare endocrine Addison's disease.
Before including royal jelly in your diet, you need to check your body's sensitivity to it. At the slightest sign of an allergy, its use must be prohibited. The product can be used for medicinal purposes only if the body has a healthy reaction and no more than 20–30 g per day. An overdose leads to increased heart rate and excessive agitation.
For men
No more than 1-2 times a year, men are recommended to undergo a rejuvenation course based on taking a bee product according to a special scheme. Athletes use a rejuvenation course during periods of intense training in order to adapt to physical activity. The mechanism of action of the product is aimed at:
- relieving stress, which directly affects the decrease in male potency;
- increased spermatogenesis.
The course of rejuvenation leads to the normalization of metabolic processes and stimulation of the male reproductive glands. A side effect is often the relief of headache symptoms, which were based on prostatitis. The standard duration of the rejuvenation course is 14 days. During this period, the drug is taken 2 times a day, 100 mg. This is done 1 hour before meals.
The product is also used to strengthen potency. For sexual weakness, the drug is taken 3 times a day, 30 mg, the course duration is from two to three weeks.
Women
Bee milk contains immunoglobulins. They increase the immunity of the female body. Biotin is responsible for the metabolic processes occurring in it. Thanks to it, the level of “bad” cholesterol in the blood decreases. Ribonucleic and deoxyribonucleic acids are involved in tissue regeneration processes and help preserve youth. Young beauties use the product to solve skin problems.
The product has proven its effectiveness in treating menstrual irregularities. During this period, it relieves premenstrual symptoms and normalizes the functioning of the reproductive system. The ability of the product to regulate the body's metabolic processes is very important for women.
How to use milk for expectant and nursing mothers
In modern medicine, bee jelly is used to treat infertility in women and smooth the course of the entire pregnancy. The hormones contained in the product prevent the risk of miscarriage. Conducted research on the product made it possible to find out what effect it has on the hormonal levels of women. The product stimulates the production of eggs capable of fertilization.
During treatment, every morning women take 20–30 mg of milk, which dissolves in the sublingual area
In the early stages of pregnancy, the product helps cope with toxicosis. Thanks to its intake, hemoglobin levels are normalized. The product facilitates the birth process.
For nursing mothers, the product is important for its ability to intensify the lactation process. The recommended daily dose for women during this period is 25–30 mg.
For children
Suppositories with royal jelly can be used to treat various ailments and to improve the health of children when they reach the age of 20 days. They are inserted into the anus. Thanks to suppositories of this type, children's appetite improves. They are gaining weight well. The substances contained in the product block the development of dysbacteriosis in the child's body. They help cope with colic, increased gas formation and restless sleep. Consumption of a small amount of the product forms normal intestinal microflora in infants. This prevents the development of fungal diseases in the child’s mouth.
At any age, children are given bee jelly during periods of influenza epidemics. The product helps to cope with delays in physical and speech development, acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections, and also participates in the formation of the child’s skeleton.
The product improves sleep and nervous system function, strengthens the body. The product plays an important role in the functioning of the endocrine system - it stimulates the metabolic process. The daily dose is 10–15 mg.
How to take royal jelly for various diseases
- Royal jelly is included in various medical preparations. The method of taking them and dosage depend on the type of disease:
- Colds and flu. To prevent diseases, a course of treatment lasts from two to three weeks. 3 times a day you need to take 20-40 mg of royal jelly.
- Dentistry. The oral cavity is treated with an alcohol solution of the product for stomatitis, gingivitis and periodontal disease. Bee's jelly, infused with alcohol, is diluted in one tablespoon of cold boiled water. The mixture is kept in the mouth until completely dissolved.
- Eye diseases. 10–15 drops of an alcohol solution of the product are diluted with a teaspoon of boiled water. A compress is made on the eyes for glaucoma, cataracts, conjunctivitis and blepharitis. To restore lost vision, the product is taken together with walnuts. The course of treatment is 2 weeks.
- Cardiovascular diseases. The product is used to strengthen the walls of blood vessels and the muscles of the heart, as well as to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. It is used to treat coronary heart disease and bronchial asthma. You should take 1/2 teaspoon of honey with royal jelly 3 times a day. Course - 1 month.
- For baldness and dandruff. For treatment, a solution of distilled water with honey and milk is used. It is rubbed into the scalp before washing at least 3 times a week. At the same time, the mixture is taken orally, 0.5 dessert spoon.
- For diaper rash. Aqueous and alcohol solutions are used. A recipe that is used for fungal diseases is effective.
- For healing wounds and ulcers. The wound is treated with a product infused with alcohol. Then a tampon soaked in a mixture of milk, honey and distilled water is applied. All ingredients are mixed in equal proportions.
Dosage forms
To store bee jelly, it is given various forms. The most common of them:
- Granules. They are a dry concentrate. The most famous drug of this group is Apilak. It is dry, adsorbed royal jelly. The drug granules dissolve well in liquid. Before use, they are diluted in neutral drinks. The best of them is milk. If there is no suitable liquid at hand, the granules can be placed under the tongue. The standard dosage is 5–10 granules. Drink 1-3 times a day. The course of treatment is 2–4 weeks.
- Frozen milk. To store the product, use airtight containers and a regular household refrigerator. Shelf life is 1.5–2 years. The product is frozen at a temperature of -17 °C. The standard dosage for treatment is 1/2 teaspoon. The course lasts 1–2 months.
- Honey with royal jelly. Preparation of the product does not require high temperatures. No preservatives are added to it.
- Capsules. When preparing the product, the milk is gently dried. Take capsules for a course of 2-3 months, no more than 3 times a year. The standard dosage is 1 capsule per day.
Types of dosage forms: examples in the photo
The granules retain their healing properties in sealed packaging for two years 
Drugs of this type are most often produced in Asian countries. 
The product is frozen immediately after collection 
This method of preserving milk allows you to extend its shelf life.
How to choose a product
When purchasing bee milk you should:
- check documents for the product and the apiary where it was obtained;
- pay attention to the integrity of the packaging, date of manufacture and expiration date;
- method of storing the product during sale.
It is best to shop for bee products in specialized stores. The consistency of fresh royal jelly collection is similar to thick sour cream. It is not recommended to buy the product secondhand. Broken packaging is a sure sign of damage.
Storage methods
Royal jelly is a perishable product. In vacuum packaging it can be stored for up to two years at low temperatures. The shelf life depends on their value. It amounts to:
- 9–10 months at t -2–5 °C;
- one and a half years at -18 °C.
The adsorbed product is stored in a dark glass container. It can be stored at +6 °C for 10 months.
Royal jelly has many beneficial properties. It is better to use a natural product after consulting a doctor. You cannot buy milk from random people in a place not suitable for trading.
Royal jelly, also called queen bee sap or mother bee milk, is their most perfect creation. The juice that makes the bee a queen. And in fact, only this food turns the growing bee not into a simple worker bee, but into a majestic queen bee. If a beekeeper takes an egg from a small brood cell for rearing worker bees and transfers it to a large cell for rearing queens (queen cell), then the bees will raise a queen from this egg. That is, there is no genetic difference between ordinary bees and queen bees, but their nutrition is very different. This example clearly shows what a huge impact the quality of nutrition can have!
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The Power of Royal Jelly
Young worker bees are able to produce royal jelly in the head glands only from the 6-12th day of life. They feed it to all the larvae they raise. With only one difference: future worker bees and drones receive this royal food for only three days, but the queen bee receives it throughout her entire life. It is simply amazing what effect this food has: thanks to it, the development period of the queen from egg to hatching is only 16 days, while for worker bees the development period is 21 days, and for drones - 24. So the queen, the largest bee, of the entire swarm, the shortest development period.
She can live for several years (three to six), which is much longer than worker bees and drones, which live from several weeks to several months. The queen bee lays eggs from early spring to late autumn. In the main season, the weight of eggs laid daily (1500-2000 pieces) often exceeds the weight of the queen’s own body. These colossal results are possible only thanks to high-quality nutrition - royal jelly.
Receipt
To encourage a bee colony to produce more royal jelly, the beekeeper must remove the queen. Then the bee colony has a need to raise a new queen as soon as possible, for which it lays several queen cells at once. But collecting royal jelly from 6-10 cells, which are usually laid by a swarm, is unproductive.
Therefore, the beekeeper installs a whole series of so-called artificial queen cells, bowls, into which he places one egg or a newly hatched larva. If there are enough young bees in the family at the moment, then these cells will be filled with royal jelly in three days. After 72 hours, the maximum amount of milk is collected - approximately 200-300 mg per cell. Now the beekeeper must collect the milk, otherwise the larvae will quickly eat most of it. After this, the procedure can be repeated. So, in a year, one bee colony can produce an average of 300 g of royal jelly.
Not so simple
But the bee colony is not always ready to participate in such a procedure: again and again filling new queen cells with royal jelly, without getting a single queen from them. After all, without a new queen there are no new worker bees, and without young bees there is no royal jelly. Therefore, only experienced specialist beekeepers can extract this product, since this requires a lot of skill and a good understanding of the behavior of bees. Until now, many beekeepers limit themselves to extracting milk from “extra” queen cells without taking the queen. But here, too, there is a tendency for the situation to change, as the interest of beekeepers and consumers in this product is growing.
Different quality
Probably the largest production of royal jelly in Western Europe is in France, where there are many traditional large apiaries (also bioapiaries) that produce and process high-quality royal jelly. But even they do not cover the full need for this product.
Most of the royal jelly is supplied to Western European countries from Asia, mainly from China. However, unfortunately, doubts often arise regarding its quality. Royal jelly, dried or frozen, is primarily processed for food supplements and cosmetics.
COMPOUND
Fresh royal jelly has the consistency of natural yogurt and a slightly sour taste. Many of its highly valuable components are sensitive to external influences. Due to the high protein content, storage in a cool place is required. If royal jelly is preserved in honey, it will last even longer. Royal jelly is offered for sale chilled or frozen, mainly in 10 ml bottles, in the form of ampoules with a solution (often with various additives) or mixed with honey. For proper refrigeration and storage, please follow the manufacturer's instructions.
What is hidden in royal jelly, what is its composition?
Royal jelly contains approximately 66% water, 15% carbohydrates, 13% amino acids (mostly essential) and 4.5% fatty acids of high biological value. In addition, it contains many minerals and vitamins, most of all group B. According to Professor Dustmann, it also contains a significant amount of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that can help fight senile dementia. In addition, royal jelly contains many biologically active substances, not all of which have yet been identified and studied regarding their effects on the human body.
Royal jelly in apitherapy
Like colostrum (the first milk produced by the female mammary glands before “mature” mother’s milk), royal jelly contains many biologically active protective substances. If you trace the incredibly rapid development from egg to insect, it becomes clear what a miracle is hidden in it.
Energy and protection, benefits of royal jelly
The extremely rapid cell division and differentiation that occurs during the development of a new queen bee requires large amounts of building materials and other substances that manage and control this process. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure optimal protection from environmental influences, since microorganisms also readily use these building substances for their own development. Royal jelly could become an excellent nutrient medium for them if there were no special protective substances that effectively destroy bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Preparations with royal jelly are taken under the tongue: it should be absorbed as much as possible by the mucous membranes of the mouth, because the acid of the gastric juice destroys many biologically active substances. If the composition of royal jelly is good, it is enough to take approximately 0.2 grams per day.
Application area
I always recommend royal jelly to people who are severely weakened by illness or have a weak immune system. It can be given even to children. It supports the body well during viral infections and promotes rapid recovery.
Royal jelly is especially beneficial for the female body and helps with many diseases of the genitourinary system. It is very effective for frequent inflammations in this area, for reproductive disorders (infertility) and for complaints during menopause.
Natural pharmacy has saved many wonderful potions for humans to maintain and strengthen health. Bee products occupy an important place among natural remedies. Add knowledge about bee jelly to your experience - information about its beneficial properties and areas of application will certainly be useful to you!
What is royal jelly
This super-healthy product has other names: royal jelly or white honey. Royal jelly is a secretion produced by young worker bees (5-15 days old). This substance is formed in the pharyngeal glands of insects when they chew bee bread (pollen) and honey. Bees use this product to feed their larvae, and the most selected milk is sealed in special wax flasks. This food is intended only for the queen bee, who will consume this concentrate throughout her life.
On this diet, the queen of the hive grows twice as large as ordinary insects, lives for about 6 years, and during this period actively performs her function - she lays eggs every day, providing the swarm with new workers. Due to the high concentration of valuable substances in this bee secretion, it is very useful for people. This product is obtained from apiaries for further use for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The necessary scrupulousness in the preparation and storage of white honey affects the fact that it has an expensive price, but this pays off with a lot of useful qualities.
Royal jelly - medicinal properties
The main indication for the use of such a product, which is suitable for everyone, is to strengthen the body’s defenses and effectively prevent bacterial and viral infections. The healing properties of royal jelly are also manifested in their effects on specific organ systems. Bee product:
- improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting the enzyme composition of gastric juice, bile secretion, and intestinal motility;
- helps regulate blood sugar levels;
- prevents the development of atherosclerosis, effectively reducing cholesterol levels;
- balances hormonal levels;
- promotes muscle building;
- has a healing effect on tissue;
- has a positive effect on the functioning of the central nervous system, as a result of which concentration improves and memory is strengthened.
Royal jelly - composition
What beneficial substances are provided by nature in the basis of this product? Royal jelly contains:
- proteins with properties similar to blood serum proteins;
- fats: phospholipids, sterols, glycerols, decenoic acids;
- carbohydrates: fructose, glucose, sucrose;
- amino acids;
- essential fatty acids;
- a wide range of macro- and microelements;
- vitamins A, E, D, C, group B;
- mineral salts;
- hormones: estradiol, progesterone, testosterone;
- neurotransmitter acetylcholine;
- enzymes;
- other important biologically active substances.
Royal jelly - application
Thanks to a wide range of valuable active ingredients, this product is widely used in traditional medicine recipes as an effective tonic and general strengthening agent. The use of royal jelly has an effective therapeutic and preventive effect for diseases:
- blood;
- of cardio-vascular system;
- musculoskeletal system;
- respiratory tract;
- eye;
- gastrointestinal organs;
- organs of the urinary system;
- endocrine system;
- genital area;
- skin and hair.
Royal jelly for men
What is the special benefit of such a product for the stronger sex? Royal jelly for men is not only a valuable supplement that helps maintain optimal physical and mental shape. The effectiveness of this product on male fertility has been proven: it increases the level of testosterone in the blood, which has a positive effect on potency and spermatogenesis. Treatment with royal jelly is also successfully used for prostate adenoma and prostatitis.
Royal jelly for women
White honey is extremely useful for strengthening women's health and maintaining a beautiful appearance. In addition to its general strengthening properties for the whole body, royal jelly for women increases the chances of getting pregnant and bearing a healthy baby. It is good for nurses to use this product - it improves the functioning of the mammary glands during breastfeeding, and the high iron content here prevents the risk of anemia during lactation. The ability of bee jelly to soften PMS and hot flashes during menopause is also known.
The rich vitamin and mineral composition of this substance, extracted from beehives, explains the widespread use of this product by women for personal care. For example, pantothenic acid will help maintain a slim figure, and biotin will bring great benefits to hair, skin, and nails. In order to maintain beauty, white honey can be used both internally and externally - as part of masks and creams.
Royal jelly for children
There are many reviews about the benefits of using this product even for infants. Royal jelly is valuable for children because it can increase their appetite and strengthen their immune system. With the help of this secretion, malnutrition is effectively treated, and the baby begins to gain weight well. Rubbing the skin with an alcohol solution of bee jelly will help relieve your baby of diaper rash.
Contraindications
You need to know that in certain cases this extremely useful product should not be taken so as not to cause harm to the body. Contraindications for royal jelly are:
- allergies and individual intolerance to bee products;
- infectious diseases at the acute stage;
- renal failure;
- Addison's disease;
- tumor processes.
How to take royal jelly
To get the maximum benefit from this bee secretion, you need to know how to properly use such a concentrate. Today, this product can be bought online or in a pharmacy in dry form in the form of tablets, granules, capsules. It is also sold as part of a lactose-glucose mixture or a mixture with honey. To produce these preparations, a large percentage of all useful components are adsorbed from the native substance. It is more convenient to take royal jelly in this form, because natural royal jelly quickly deteriorates under improper storage conditions.
Manufacturers indicate the specific dosage and duration of use in the instructions for the drugs, but before starting the treatment course it is recommended to agree on the daily dose and duration of treatment with your doctor. Please note the important aspects of taking the absorbed product.
- These drugs are not drunk with water, but are taken sublingually - kept under the tongue until completely dissolved.
- This medicine should be taken in the first half of the day, 20-30 minutes before meals, due to its inherent pronounced tonic effect.
The term “royal jelly” can often be heard in television advertisements. Especially those related to hair and skin care. In fact, the range of healing properties of bee products is much wider. From this article you can learn everything about what royal jelly is, why it is useful, in what cases and how to use it, and where to store it.
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What is this?
Royal jelly is a nutritious fluid produced in the glands of 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 nurturing offspring, milk has another purpose - it is a daily dish in the diet of the uterus. There is a theory that this is what explains the longevity of the queen bee. For comparison, the life 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 - pungent, sour
- consistency - reminiscent of thick cream
Interesting fact: Previously, the 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 of “royal jelly”.
Beekeepers extract the product from May to August - when bees and drones actively reproduce. It is 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 (unprocessed) and adsorbed (dried). Read more about them later in the article.
Native royal jelly
Native milk is called milk that was obtained by a beekeeper in its original state and was not amenable to further processing (except for the necessary freezing). There are two main ways to obtain it:
- cutting together with wax cells (queen cells) and larvae inside
- pumping out “jelly” using a syringe or other device
Regardless of the collection method, the benefits of royal jelly can be preserved only if it is promptly deep frozen (at a temperature no higher than -18-20 degrees). This will extend the shelf life to 12 months. Otherwise, the product will deteriorate in the next 3-5 days.
This type of bee product is the most popular, because allows you to preserve maximum beneficial 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 the native one, after which it is dried and crushed using a special technology. The concentrate is subsequently sold in the form of tablets, capsules or granules.
Adsorbed bee milk is considered more convenient for regular use: the product has a longer shelf life, storage conditions are more loyal, and calculating the daily dose is much easier. However, scientists claim that upon adsorption the product loses some of its medicinal properties.
How to choose royal jelly?
Photos of bee products 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
- the natural product has a sharp sour smell, but if alcohol is mixed with it, the souring process has probably begun
- When purchasing “jelly” in queen cells, pay attention to their integrity and dimensions - created in natural conditions, they are most often different in size
- the mixture must be homogeneous, without traces of rotting or mold
Royal jelly will be beneficial, not harmful, if the main condition is met - maintaining an optimal temperature and not defrosting it. Otherwise, there will be no benefit from using the product.
Royal jelly: composition
The composition of royal jelly today is still not thoroughly studied by modern scientists. Approximately 5% of substances remain an unsolved mystery. The rest include:
- carbohydrates
- squirrels
- 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, ascorbic 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: 100 grams of “jelly” contains about 139 kcal (approximately 579 kJ in terms of energy value). But the daily norm for an adult is much less - up to 1 gram of a natural product.
The bee product is also amazing because 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 sexual problems: from frigidity to infertility.
The liquid also contains the hormone-like acetylcholine, which has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, muscle mass and sexual function.
The high level of fatty acids provides enormous potential for medicinal properties, but makes the product unstable to various environmental factors. If strict storage conditions are not observed, the milk may quickly deteriorate.
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Royal jelly: beneficial properties
The natural product has an immunostrengthening and tonic effect on the body. By using it daily, you will feel a noticeable surge of physical strength - when you get up in the morning, you will no longer need a portion of caffeine so much. There is an improvement in memory and performance, sleep becomes more sound, and mood is 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, gastric 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 cycle disorders, infertility, menopause)
- organs of vision (conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, blepharitis, iridocyclitis, keratitis, corneal ulcer, retinal diseases)
- 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 conception success. During pregnancy, royal jelly relieves 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 seminal fluid.
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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, during recovery from severe injuries or illnesses
- with vitamin deficiency
- for diabetes
- for nervous system disorders
- with decreased lactation in nursing mothers
- for chronic fatigue
- for baldness, as well as brittle 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 - to maintain maximum freshness. “Royal Jelly” also strengthens the hair structure, increases its volume and prevents hair loss.
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Instructions for use of royal jelly
Reviews indicate that the use of bee products is very effective, especially as an auxiliary medicine. However, the use should be carried out according to clear rules - the exact dosage depends on your age, weight and severity of the disease.
The dosage of native royal jelly for adults is calculated based on your weight: 0.3 g (about 1 royal jelly) for every 30 kg of body weight. For example, if you weigh up to 60 kg, you need to take 2 queen liquors per day. If up to 90 kg - 3 queen cells per day.
The following doses are provided for children:
- up to 1 year - not recommended
- 1-6 years - ½ of the contents of the queen cell 1 time per day
- 6-12 years - 1 queen liquor 1 time per day
Please note: the indicated doses are approximate and are intended for use for preventive purposes. If it is necessary to treat any disease, you must first consult with your doctor. For example, the dose of royal jelly for diabetes is much less - 0.3 g 1-2 times a day.
The product must be consumed no less than 40-60 minutes before meals. Remove the contents of the queen cell (possibly with or without the larva) and place it on your tongue. Dissolve slowly and thoroughly for 2-3 minutes, mixing the contents with saliva.
Interesting fact: Before using the “jelly”, you need to rinse your mouth with a light soda solution (½ teaspoon in 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.
Queen cells 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. Stir until maximum homogeneity. Take 1 teaspoon 2 times a day 40 minutes before meals. Keep under the tongue until completely absorbed.
complex: 5 g honey, 2.5 g bee bread, 10 g bee pollen, 0.1 g milk (about ⅓ queen cell). Blend with a blender until smooth. Take 1 teaspoon 1-2 times a day 40 minutes before meals.
alcoholic: 40-proof alcohol is mixed with “jelly” in a ratio of 1:20. Take 10-20 drops orally 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 drug.
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Royal jelly: contraindications
“Royal jelly” is contraindicated for use by those who suffer from individual intolerance to bee products. This is especially true in cases where you take the liquid not in its pure form, but in a mixture with other bee products: honey, pollen, beebread, etc. Therefore, before use, it is recommended to undergo a preliminary medical examination.
The product is also contraindicated in acute infectious diseases, Addison's disease (chronic adrenal insufficiency), benign and malignant tumors. In the latter case, milk is sometimes used as an auxiliary drug, but only as directed by a doctor.
Those who suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), hypercoagulation (increased blood clotting activity), and insomnia should take the bee product with caution.
Pregnancy, lactation and diabetes are not contraindications to the use of folk remedies. However, it is recommended to consult your doctor to determine the correct daily dosage.
Storage
After purchasing, it is better to transfer the queen cells into a glass jar with an airtight lid so that foreign odors or moisture do not 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 long royal jelly retains its beneficial properties depends on the conditions under which the product was stored. At room temperature, queen cells can be stored for only 3-5 days. Therefore, it is recommended to keep them exclusively in the freezer at a temperature of -5 to -18 degrees. In this case, the shelf life of the product will be extended to 12 months.
If you purchased adsorbed milk, then you can read the instructions for storing it in the package insert. As a rule, it is enough to keep it in a place inaccessible to children, at an air temperature of up to +25 degrees.
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Video "How to collect and use royal jelly"
Royal jelly is the most valuable product in beekeeping. The unique healing and nutritional properties and the complex extraction process also determined the high market price for this product. Establishing the production of such milk in your own apiary is a difficult task, but quite realistic (we are not talking about an industrial scale, but about providing yourself and your family with a valuable product). As it turns out, a beekeeper can obtain royal jelly at home.
Did you know? The unique composition of royal jelly allows it to suppress the growth of harmful microbes and bacteria; it is actively used for medical and cosmetic purposes.
How royal jelly appears, the nature of the process
(it is called native or natural) looks like jelly, is white in color, has a characteristic burning and sour taste, a peculiar smell, and is obtained naturally. Milk is produced by worker bees (no older than 6-15 days old) with the help of glands (mandibular and pharyngeal). The produced product provides the queen larva with nutrition and is placed by the bees in the queen cell (from 200 to 400 mg).
The composition of royal jelly is hundreds of times superior to the food of worker bee larvae (a worker bee lives 2-4 months, a queen bee lives up to 6 years).
The technology for obtaining royal jelly involves beekeepers using the biological characteristics of bees - in the absence of a queen, they pull back the queen cells and actively produce royal jelly.
One family can lay from 9 to 100 queen cells at the same time (depending on the breed or race of bees and conditions). You can force worker bees to actively produce royal jelly if you remove the queen and add larvae to the colony to feed a new queen.
The answer to the question of how to obtain high-quality royal jelly from bees will be a recommendation to strictly observe certain sanitary and hygienic standards. First of all, cut or selected queen cells should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator (+3°C) until they are removed and further used.
Important! At home, the ideal option would be to store royal jelly in the refrigerator and in its natural packaging - without removing it from the royal jelly. The shelf life of queen cells is one year.
If you simply extract the jelly from the royal jelly, it will lose all its miraculous qualities within two hours, so you need to know how to collect royal jelly correctly.
For the safe extraction of pure raw materials from mother liquors, the following is required:
Important! It is advisable to avoid contact of royal jelly with air and bright sunlight as much as possible.
Basics of beekeeping, obtaining queen cells
The best time to extract royal jelly is the beginning of summer (mid-season, plenty of beebread, a lot of working young). To get more royal jelly, you need to select more queen cells.
There are several traditional ways to form queen cells:
- “quiet shift” (few queen cells);
- swarming (there are many queen cells, but there is a danger that the bees will fly away);
- “orphanhood” of the family (there are many queen cells).
The third option for obtaining royal jelly is more preferable. When placing the queens, one-day-old larvae (up to 60) can be added to the colony for feeding. After three days, the milk selection process begins.
The most commonly used methods:
- Miller (since 1912). 4 triangles of foundation are fixed on the frame (not reaching 5 cm from the bottom bar), placed between two brood frames. The bees pull out the wax, and the queen lays larvae. The brood frame is removed, thinned and placed in a strong queenless colony. The bees begin to pull the queen cells. After three days you can already collect the royal jelly and install a new frame.
- Alley (published back in 1882): cut strips of honeycomb with four-day-old larvae are cut in half with a knife, the cells are expanded, and the larvae are thinned out. The strips are glued to the honeycomb with wax. In the strongest colony, the queen is selected in the morning and the larvae are added in the evening. The bees begin to rebuild queen cells;
- a more progressive and used method is transfer of larvae in wax bowls: It’s better to make it yourself from light and pure wax in a water bath (temperature +70°C). To do this, you need a template made of wood with a diameter of 8 - 10 cm. Cool the disk in advance (you can put it in the refrigerator for half an hour), then immerse it in liquid wax several times (the bottom should be more massive), then cool and, rotating, separate the bowl.
The next step is to transfer (graft) the larvae onto a bowl using a spatula (the operation is very important and complicated - you need to avoid damaging the larva). After three days, you can remove the queen cells and substitute new bowls;
- Genter's method: Plastic honeycombs are used, and the selection of raw materials occurs without the transfer of larvae. The plastic bottom-plug with the larva is removed and attached to the frame in the hive (allows you to do without a spatula). The bribe from each such family (teacher) is 7-8 g of milk daily.
Did you know? In the 1980s, beekeeper Carl Genter made a discovery that enabled millions of beekeepers around the world to obtain royal jelly without transferring larvae. This discovery is considered the fourth most important in beekeeping (after the frame hive, honey extractor and device for making foundation).
How to get royal jelly and what you need for it
Royal jelly is collected with a glass or plastic rod (can be removed immediately, collection can be carried out 6-7 days after storage in the refrigerator - royal jelly will not be damaged by the cold). All larvae are first removed. The raw materials are placed in the refrigerator (where they can be stored for no more than 24 hours) in a special glass container made of brown opaque glass (preferably treated with wax from the inside) with an airtight seal.
Did you know? In Ancient Egypt, China and Rome, royal jelly was called the balm of life.
Adsorbents (glucose (1:25), honey (1:100), vodka (1:20) are also used for preservation. But the medicinal properties are preserved less well. At home, adsorption and drying under vacuum are extremely difficult to carry out.
Extracting bee jelly requires the following equipment:
