What is bee dead, what are its benefits, and how to collect it?

Dead bees are a mass consisting of the bodies of bees that have died naturally. Because these insects have a short lifespan, dead bees are collected throughout the year. This product contains many beneficial substances, making it widely used in folk medicine to prepare healing compounds.

General product information

Dead bees are the bodies of insects that have died naturally. On average, these insects live for 1-9 months. Most dead bees are collected in the spring, but those collected in the fall are especially prized.

The product is used as a biological supplement. Dead bees can only be used if they are dry, clean, and free of mold. During the cold season, collect at least 400 g of dead bees, provided the hives are well-maintained.

The body of a dead insect contains all the products of its vital activity, which contain useful substances, but the most valuable is the chitinous covering of the bees.

Dead bees are used to prepare remedies for internal use, as well as various infusions and decoctions for external use. Recipes using dead bees can improve a person's condition in various ailments and slow the aging process.

Product composition

The following compounds and elements are present in the mass of bee bodies:

• antioxidants;
• melanin complexes;
• chitin;
• apitoxin;
• dietary fiber;
• citric, oxalic and formic acids;
• vitamins A, B, C, E;
• heparin;
• phosphorus;
• iron;
• potassium;
• sodium;
• magnesium;
• zinc;
• silver;
• molybdenum;
• copper;
• manganese.

Thanks to its rich composition, bee dead is used in pharmacology, cosmetology, and in the production of biologically active supplements and dietary foods.

Valuable properties of dead bees

The product has many beneficial properties, including the following:

• acceleration of the process of regeneration of damaged tissues;
• protection of the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet rays;
• removal of toxins and heavy metals from the body;
• suppression of pathogenic microorganisms;
• slowing down tissue aging;
• improving the condition of bone and cartilage tissue, joints;
• stabilization of hormonal levels;
• removal of cholesterol and fats from the body;
• providing a disinfecting effect;
• slowing down the aging process;
• improving vascular tone;
• lowering blood cholesterol levels;
• preventing the development of cancer cells;
• improving visual acuity;
• improving the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• prevention of diseases of the pancreas and thyroid gland;
• providing pain relief;
• elimination of symptoms of intoxication in food poisoning;
• normalization of intestinal microflora;
• recovery of the body after receiving a dose of radioactive radiation;
• relief of the inflammatory process;
• normalization of blood sugar levels;
• strengthening hair follicles;
• resorption of blood clots in the lumens of blood vessels;
• normalization of blood pressure levels.

Thanks to these properties, bee glue is used for a variety of ailments. This product is effective for:

• trophic ulcers and wounds on the skin;
• arthritis, bursitis and arthrosis;
• prostate adenoma;
• sexual dysfunction in men;
• nervous disorders;
• mastitis;
• reproductive dysfunctions;
• severe headaches and migraines;
• myopia and other visual impairments;
• weakening of the immune system;
• radiculitis and other neurological pathologies;
• respiratory diseases;
• inflammation of the ovaries in women;
• heart attack and stroke;
• furunculosis;
• inflammatory processes of the genitourinary system;
• acne;
• varicose veins and thrombophlebitis;
• tumors;
• burns and mechanical damage to the skin.

Products based on bee dead bodies promote recovery after long-term illnesses and surgeries.

This program talks about the beneficial properties of the product and its use in folk medicine:

Collection and preparation of dead bees

Bee death can be winter or summer.

Summer dead bees are collected near the hives. This is quite problematic, as the insects die far from the hive, but summer dead bees are considered to be of higher quality. This is because the bees collected in the summer are young, and the dead bees contain drones.

Winter dead bees are bees that died during the winter. This material is of lower quality, as it contains insect excrement. Furthermore, bees can die during the winter due to infectious pathogens.

Another factor that affects the quality of winter dead bees is the treatment of bees in the fall to prevent mite infestations. Treatments contain chemicals that accumulate in the insects' bodies.

Before using the collected dead bees, you need to prepare them first. To do this, follow these steps:

• discard the material through a colander or sieve, separate out any foreign inclusions;
• dry the dead bees in the oven at a temperature of 40-50 degrees;
• Pour the product into linen bags for further storage.

The dead bees should be stored in dry, ventilated areas.

To obtain a high-quality, useful product, only fresh bee corpses are collected. The hives in which they lived should not have been treated with chemicals.

The use of dead bees in folk medicine and cosmetology

Bee glue can be used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes.

Bee glue in folk recipes

This product can be used to treat a variety of ailments. Some of the most well-known recipes include:

• Fried dead beesThis remedy is used to treat myopia. Take two teaspoons of the product, add half a cup of vegetable oil, and fry the bees in it. Fry for 5 minutes, then cool and grind. The remedy is ready for use. For vision problems, take one teaspoon of the remedy morning and evening, 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 30 days.
• Baths with dead beesThis recipe is used to treat joints. Take 30 grams of dried dead bees and pour boiling water over them. Let it steep for 20 minutes. Then, soak the affected joints in the bath for 5-15 minutes. This infusion can also be used for compresses.
• Oil tincture of dead beesThis remedy is effective for muscle pain and injuries, joint pain, arthrosis, and arthritis. To prepare it, take a glass of any vegetable oil (olive, sunflower, or corn) and bring to a boil. Grind the dead bees in a coffee grinder, then add 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared powder. Pour the powder into a glass of hot oil. Close the container with a lid and let it steep for several days. The oil tincture is typically used externally. It is rubbed onto painful areas (for example, with joint problems or bruises). Take 2-3 drops of the tincture internally. Oral administration of the oil tincture is recommended for liver problems, as well as gastrointestinal disorders.
• Alcohol tincture of dead beesThis recipe is one of the most well-known bee-based remedies for internal use. To prepare the tincture, take a teaspoon of dried dead beeswax powder and mix it with 200 ml of vodka. The mixture should be kept in a sealed glass container for 21 days. Shake the mixture periodically. Take 20 drops before meals; the course of treatment typically lasts 1-2 months.

• Ointment from dead beesSuitable for the treatment of arthritis, radiculitis, and thrombophlebitis. To make it, you need to prepare a base, which is Vaseline or salicylic ointment. The base weight is 100 g. The ointment should be heated to 70 degrees Celsius. Grind the dead bees in a coffee grinder. Take a tablespoon of the resulting powder and add it to the heated base. Apply the ointment to your body, washed with soap, every morning and evening.
• A composition that helps with varicose veinsThis remedy, made from dead bees, will help relieve heaviness and pain in the legs. It also helps improve vascular tone. To prepare it, take 2 tablespoons of dead bees, dried in the oven and ground in a coffee grinder. Add 40 ml of sunflower oil to the resulting powder, mix, warm in a double boiler, and then leave in a dark place for several hours. Rub the prepared ointment into the affected areas. The course of treatment is one month.
• Dead bee drops for eye treatmentTake a tablespoon of bee bodies and set them on fire. This will create ash. Mix the ash with a tablespoon of liquid honey. Add 100 ml of boiled water. Strain through cheesecloth and use as eye drops for various ophthalmic inflammatory conditions.
• A decoction based on dead beesThis remedy strengthens the immune system, combats genitourinary diseases, and hormonal imbalances. To prepare it, take 15 grams of dried dead bees, add 500 ml of water, bring to a boil, and simmer at 100 degrees Celsius for 40 to 60 minutes. Cool and strain. You can add 2 tablespoons of honey and a teaspoon of propolis tincture. Take a tablespoon of the decoction twice daily before meals.
• Steaming dead beesThis remedy helps with thrombophlebitis, migraines, and atherosclerosis of the lower extremities. Take 100 grams of dead bees and pour a small amount of boiling water over them. Gently squeeze the resulting mixture through cheesecloth. Apply a triple layer of gauze to the affected area, and place the compress with the squeezed dead bees on top. Cover with plastic wrap and leave until the compress cools.

Dead bees for beautiful skin

Bee glue is also used in cosmetology. Products containing this product have beneficial effects on skin and hair.

A popular beauty recipe is a skin toner made with dead bees. To prepare it, take a teaspoon of ground dead bees and pour 200 ml of boiling water over it. Wrap the container with a warm scarf or towel, let it sit for 2 hours, and then strain.

This mixture can be used not only as a facial toner: it can also be applied to hair using a spray bottle. While the mixture is still warm and thick, it can be applied to the face as a mask, adding a raw egg yolk and half a teaspoon each of heavy cream and natural honey. Leave this mask on for 20 minutes.

Contraindications and side effects

Bee glue should not be used in a number of cases. These include the following conditions and illnesses:

• acute thrombosis;
• malignant neoplasms;
• bleeding;
• severe angina;
• nervous disorders and severe mental disorders;
• heart failure of the second degree and higher;
• blood pathologies;
• the period after a heart attack;
• active stage of tuberculosis.

This product should not be used if you have an individual intolerance to bee products. Also, under no circumstances should be given to children under 3 years of age.

If the dead bees consist of the bodies of bees that died from disease or chemical poisoning, it is prohibited to use them.

Side effects from using dead bees may include allergic reactions.

Dead bees are a natural remedy with medicinal properties. They consist of the bodies of bees that have died naturally. Before using the product, ensure there are no contraindications. Dead bees intended for medicinal purposes must be dry, free of foreign impurities, odors, and mold.

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