Bees are amazing creators and their products offer many health benefits. Honey is probably the best known and most commonly used product, but other bee products such as beeswax, propolis and royal jelly are also used in medicine and cosmetics. A lesser-known but nevertheless valuable application of bee products is apitherapy, in particular treatment with beehive air.
What is beehive air?
Hive air is the air produced by bees in their hive. This air is unique and contains many health-promoting substances, such as enzymes, pollen, propolis and beeswax. The air is also enriched by the movement of the bees in the hive and the heating by the bee brood. This combination of factors makes the hive air a rich and unique mixture of healing and immune-boosting substances.
How is hive air used?
Hive air is most commonly used by inhalation, either through special hive air devices or by visiting beehives. Treatment with hive air is a subcategory of apitherapy and has been known for centuries in the traditional medicine of various cultures. In Europe, apitherapy was described by Aristotle, Hippocrates and Pliny the Elder.
Apitherapy basically, is an alternative healing method that focuses on the use of bee products such as honey, propolis, beeswax, royal jelly and bee venom to treat a variety of health problems. It is an ancient practice that has been practiced in various cultures around the world and is becoming increasingly popular today.
Apitherapy is based on the idea that bee products have healing properties that can be transferred to the human body. These products contain a variety of chemical compounds that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Apitherapists use various bee products in their practice. Honey, for example, is used to treat coughs, colds, sore throats and stomach problems. Propolis, which is produced by bees from tree resin, is used to treat wounds, ulcers and skin infections. Royal jelly is used to strengthen the immune system and improve skin health. Bee venom is used to relieve pain and inflammation and can also be used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatism.
Beehive air contains many health-promoting substances that can alleviate a variety of health problems. It is believed that inhaling hive air strengthens the immune system, clears the airways, improves lung function and promotes skin health. Beehive air also has antibacterial and antiviral properties that can help treat infections.
A 2017 study found that inhaling beehive air led to a significant improvement in symptoms in patients with allergic asthma. Another study from 2015 found that inhaling beehive air can strengthen the immune system of older people and reduce the risk of infections.
How is treatment with beehive air carried out?
Treatment with beehive air is best carried out under the supervision of an experienced apitherapist. We at Wanuka are in the process of specializing and if you are interested, please contact us at bienenluft@wanuka.de or via Whatsapp. There are special devices that produce and filter the hive air in a controlled environment to make inhalation safer and more comfortable. The treatment can take between 15 and 30 minutes and should be carried out regularly to achieve the best results.
Applications usually take place in 3 possible therapies
- 1. 6x 30 minutes as basic therapy
- 2. 12x 30 minutes as standard therapy
- 3. 24x 30 minutes as intensive therapy
For which diseases is beehive air apitherapy used?
Beehive air is used for a variety of health problems. Here are some examples:
- Asthma and allergies: Inhalation of beehive air can help treat asthma and especially hay fever and other allergic conditions by clearing the airways and strengthening the immune system.
- COPD: if the lungs are damaged and the airways are constricted, beehive air can help.
- Skin problems: Cane air can help treat skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis and acne by reducing inflammation and promoting skin health.
- Infections: The hollyhock air has antibacterial and antiviral properties that can help treat infections such as colds, flu and bronchitis.
- Inflammation: Inflammation is involved in many chronic diseases, including arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. Beehive air can help reduce inflammation in the body and therefore reduce the risk of chronic disease.
- Stress and anxiety: Beehive air can also help reduce stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system and promoting relaxation.
It is important to note that apitherapy with hollyhock air should not be used as a substitute for conventional medical treatments. It is important to speak to an experienced apitherapist and ensure that the treatment is safe and appropriate.
What is the Beecura system?
The Beecura System is an innovative method of apitherapy that uses the active ingredients of bee products, in particular hive air, to treat various health problems. The system was developed by a team of scientists and apitherapists and consists of a range of products based on medical certification.
The Beecura System uses the unique properties of hive air to harness antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects and deliver a variety of bioactive compounds that are beneficial for health to the respiratory tract.
The Beecura inhalation device gently draws in the soothing beehive air and directs it through a heated tube to the inhalation mask without disturbing the bees or being stung by them. A grid in the lid prevents bees from entering the tube. Users inhale the hive air through the inhalation mask. A specially developed valve ensures that the exhaled air does not get back into the hive.
The Beecura System is recommended by many apitherapists and naturopaths and is a promising option for people looking for natural and effective remedies. However, it is important to note that each individual health issue has different treatment needs and it is important to speak with a qualified healthcare provider before trying a new treatment.