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Royal jelly is a unique product of the vital activity of bees and beekeeping. It has nothing to do with milk, although with its help bees effectively feed their larvae. Due to the high nutritional value of this substance and its rich composition, it has received the name "royal jelly".
What is Royal Jelly
Some of the most hardworking insects with a strict social structure are bees. Each member of the “family” clearly knows his place and fulfills his duties depending on his type and age. Royal jelly is only produced by worker bees after 15 days of age.
What does royal jelly look like?
Royal jelly is a homogeneous, opaque creamy mass, sourish-pleasant smell with a honey tint. The color is usually white, with a yellowish tinge or slightly creamy. The taste is slightly burning, astringent, a slight tingling remains on the tongue. Young nurse bees produce it with the help of special glands in the pharyngeal compartment.
How royal jelly is made
Getting royal jelly is a rather laborious process. The most productive period of production will be the time of intensive development of families (May-June). The beekeeper interrupts the rearing of the larvae and withdraws the food that the worker bees have laid.
The traditional way. Queens are selected from one or several bee colonies (queenless colonies are created), then milk is collected from the queen cells with a special pharmacy glass spoon. After sampling, the mother liquor is destroyed, and the uterus is returned to its place (the age of the larva is 4 days).
With mass production, the essence remains the same, only the reception methods change. Family-educators are created, which from the larvae continuously raise queens. When worker bees accumulate the greatest amount of milk in the queen cells (4 days of age), the larvae are removed, and the royal jelly is taken away. Then the larvae are grafted into these places and the bees continue production. This process can be extended for more than three weeks.
Generally speaking, the technology consists of 4 stages:
- For growing queens, the larvae are grafted into pre-prepared wax bowls (located on the frames).
- Educational families are created.
- The queen cells are taken out directly with frames, and in their place new ones with grafted larvae are laid.
- Royal jelly is placed in special containers and prepared for storage.
Milk composition
The composition of royal jelly includes the main set of substances necessary for the development and life of a living organism (vitamins, fatty acids, amino acids, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, enzymes and hormone-like substances). For the most part, it consists of vitamins and proteins.
Chemical composition:
- water 60 - 70%;
- mass fraction of dry substances 30 - 40%;
- proteins 10 - 18%;
- carbohydrates 9 - 15%.
Contains a significant amount of vitamins, the main of which are: B1 (thiamine) 1 - 17mg / kg; IN2 (riboflavin) 5 - 24mg / kg. Also B vitamins5, IN6, folic acid, free fatty acids (about 15 types), hormones (estradiol, testosterone, progesterone) and many other useful substances.
Thanks to such a rich composition, royal jelly is a biologically active nutritious bee product of high quality. For a person, it is of great importance - it acts in a stimulating way on the nervous system, normalizes pressure, has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, and much more.
Why is royal jelly useful?
The beneficial properties of royal jelly are extensive.
- Royal jelly increases the efficiency of the digestive system.
- Allows calcium to be absorbed more easily, and this significantly speeds up recovery from bone injuries.
- Stimulates the nervous system, improves memory, increases resistance to depression.
- Has a bactericidal effect. Resists viruses. Kills a tubercle bacillus.
- It activates the regeneration system, which contributes to faster wound healing and suppression of inflammatory processes.
- Strengthens the immune system, which in turn reduces the likelihood of cancer cells appearing.
- Maintains glucose levels in people with diabetes mellitus.
- Increases hemoglobin levels.
- Prevents the development of atherosclerosis.
- Increases endurance with great physical exertion.
- It has a positive effect on the functioning of the thyroid and adrenal glands, normalizes the balance of hormones and improves the quality of reproductive function.
- It counteracts spasms of the bronchi, expands their lumen.
- Improves vision.
- Normalizes metabolism, which favorably affects the development of muscle mass and fat burning.
- During pregnancy, it has a positive effect on the development of the fetus.
- In combination with other substances, it can prevent toxicosis.
These are just the most famous medicinal properties of royal jelly, in fact, there are many more of them. Due to the rich content of important elements and protein, this bee product is indispensable for people of any generation.
The harm of royal jelly
The bee product has no harmful effect, but it must be remembered that the incorrect and thoughtless use of even the most harmless substance can lead to disastrous results. In addition, royal jelly is a very powerful biostimulant, so you cannot be sure whether it will be beneficial or harmful.
What does royal jelly heal?
Royal jelly can be effectively used to treat the following conditions:
- disorders of the cardiovascular system;
- diseases associated with ENT organs;
- mental pathologies;
- diseases associated with the genitourinary system;
- gastrointestinal problems;
- skin diseases;
- eye diseases;
- disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
How to take royal jelly
Royal jelly has a wide variety of beneficial properties, but in order to get benefits for the body, you must adhere to existing norms and schemes.
Today, there are two states of milk in which it is used: native and adsorbed.
Native royal jelly is a product that is cooled immediately after extraction. It is laid out in sealed containers (preferably dosed) and deep dry freezing is carried out.
Adsorbed milk is a dried product that is distributed in the form of powder, granules, tablets or other medicinal forms.
How to take pure royal jelly
Pure royal jelly is rare, nevertheless, such a bee product is a strong biostimulant. It should be taken once a day on an empty stomach 25 to 30 minutes before meals.
A single dose is easiest to measure with a clean match. A clean match, tip without sulfur, is immersed only 3 mm in milk and taken out. At the same time, the required amount of milk will stick to the tip. Since the diverse composition of royal jelly can be destroyed by enzymes of the gastrointestinal tract, it must not be swallowed, but must be placed under the tongue and kept there until completely absorbed.
How to take royal jelly with honey
For the preparation of the bee product, it is necessary to use fresh royal jelly, which has not been frozen. Milk is selected, light milky or with a whitish tint, while the mother liquor should be whole without mold and rot. Any honey is suitable for mixing, but beekeepers prefer the liquid type of light varieties.
When mixing, they are guided by the proportion of 1 g of milk - 100 g of honey (1: 100). These two products are thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Then they are laid out in glass containers and hermetically closed.
For prophylaxis, it is recommended to use the dosage:
- for adults - 1 teaspoon 2 - 3 times a day;
- for children aged 1 - 6 years - 1 time per day, half a teaspoon;
- for children aged 7 - 12 years - 2 times a day, half a teaspoon;
- for children under the age of 1 year - use is not recommended;
- for women during pregnancy - 1 teaspoon 2 times a day.
If it is necessary to treat any diseases, the daily dose can be increased. In this case, the number of receptions increases with a constant single dose. For example, for colds for adults, they use, as well as for prophylaxis, 1 teaspoon only not 2 - 3 times a day, but 4 times.
Most often, in the production of such a product, a ratio of 1: 100 is used, but a concentration of 1:50 and even 1:20 is also often found. When buying royal jelly, a responsible beekeeper will always advise how and in what doses the drug should be used in accordance with its concentration. They will give full instructions on how to use it.
How to use royal jelly with vodka
This type of canning and consumption of milk is very convenient to use and easy to prepare. Alcohol will allow you to fully preserve the beneficial elements of the "royal jelly" for several months.
For treatment with a tincture of royal jelly on vodka, you must first determine for what purposes it will be used. Tinctures of higher concentrations are for external use. Lower concentrations are used internally. Traditional proportions: 1: 2, 1:10, 1:20. Since the proportions are radically different, you need to know well the content of the treating substance in the tincture:
- a 1: 2 ratio contains 500 mg in 1 ml of tincture;
- a ratio of 1:10 contains 100 mg in 1 ml of tincture;
- a ratio of 1:20 contains 50 mg in 1 ml of tincture.
Guided by these concentrations, you can very simply calculate the amount of tincture for a single dose or per day.
To achieve the effect of absorption of milk through the oral mucosa or for oral administration, use 15-30 mg of the treating substance (10-20 drops of vodka tincture with a concentration of 1:20) 3 times a day. The tincture can be diluted with boiled water (50 - 100 mg, temperature no more than 40 degrees) and drunk, but it is better to drip it into a spoon, and then place the contents under the tongue and hold it there for at least 10 - 15 minutes.
For the use of royal jelly as a prophylactic agent against ARVI and influenza during epidemics, a tincture concentration of 1:10 is used. Moisten a cotton swab and lubricate the accessible surfaces of the nasal mucosa and its entrances.
For the treatment of the above indicated diseases, you need to take 20 drops of the same concentration (65 mg of royal jelly) diluted with boiled water (70 ml - 1/3 cup) and irrigate the mouth and nose 3 times a day.
A 1: 2 concentration can be used to treat certain skin inflammations, such as diaper rash in babies. To do this, dissolve 20 drops of tincture in boiled water (1/3 cup) and lubricate problem areas in several layers, while allowing the previous layer to dry. The procedure is carried out 2 - 3 times a day. Significant improvements will be visible the very next day.
How to take dried bee royal jelly
Royal jelly in this form is also called adsorbed. It is a canned natural bee product. To do this, take a mixture based on lactose, in which 3% glucose is present, and mix with the bee mother product (4: 1), then dry it in powder or granular form. In this form, the drug can be stored for several years.
The scheme according to which you need to take such a drug and its dosage will depend on the type and degree of the disease. The doctor must prescribe this drug and measure its dosage taking into account weight, age, complexity of the disease, drugs that the patient will take in parallel. But not for treatment, but for maintenance and prevention, there is a generalized regimen.
For children aged 3 - 12 years, take 0.5 g before meals for 15 - 20 minutes, 2 times a day. For adults, take 1 g before meals 2 times a day. The duration of the course is 15 - 20 days. It is recommended to take 2 courses per year in autumn and spring.
You can use royal jelly to support the body during exhaustion or during rehabilitation after surgery or childbirth. Take two courses in a row with an interval of 10 days.
How to take royal jelly tablets
Now doctors consider the bee product as a polyhormonal biological stimulant rich in vitamins, trace elements and enzymes, which is able to normalize the functioning of individual organs of the body and its systems. Pharmacies can sell a variety of tablets containing royal jelly, so both the scheme and the dose will be different. This information can be found in the instructions for use.
For example, there are Apilak tablets. Ingredients: 10 g dried royal jelly, calcium stearate, lactose monohydrate, talc, potato starch. One jar contains 10 tablets.
The norm for adults: 3 times a day, 1 tablet. The duration of one course is 2 weeks. Take the tablet under the tongue until it is completely absorbed.
For children, it is recommended to check the norm with a doctor.
Royal jelly for weight loss
There are no direct indications for weight loss, but this substance has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract and the digestive system. Due to its influence on the hormonal background, milk normalizes metabolism well. Although there are no direct indications for losing weight, the above-described beneficial properties can significantly increase the effectiveness of any means for losing weight. This applies to the intake of drugs, natural elements, and even to complexes of physical exercises.
Do not forget about an overdose.The recommended daily dose for 10 kg of body weight is 0.1 g of pure royal jelly (one queen cell contains approximately 0.3 g). For instance:
- weight 50 - 60 kg - 0.5 - 0.6 g of "jelly" should be taken, this is an average of 2 mother liquors per day;
- weight 80 - 90 kg - take 0.8 - 0.9 g of "jelly", this is an average of 3 mother liquors per day;
- if the weight exceeds 100 kg, it is better not to calculate the dose yourself, but to consult a doctor.
Cosmetic use
In industrial cosmetology, royal jelly has been used for a long time to create all kinds of ointments, creams, emulsions for skin rejuvenation and maintenance. In the CIS countries, back in Soviet times, the USSR Institute invented a cream with a content of only 0.6% of royal jelly. But even this scanty concentration had an amazing effect.
They tested it on the skin with increased fat content: it became more elastic, the fat content decreased, and small wrinkles disappeared. This effect was evident even on sagging skin. Although it should be noted that some had red spots that did not go away for a very long time.
Now there are many creams for a similar purpose, which include this fabulous bee product. How to use this or that tool is indicated in the instructions for its use.
As for traditional medicine, the easiest way is to add a little royal jelly to any face cream. Depending on the initial condition of the skin, the effect can be seen within a few days.
Face mask recipe:
- 100 ml of honey;
- 100 ml of royal jelly;
- 20 ml of the broth of the train (the broth should be infused for about a day).
Heat the honey slightly (up to 40 degrees) and mix all the components until they cool completely. Apply the mask to the face and neck before going to bed, let it stand for 15 - 20 minutes, then rinse it off with warm water.
Hair mask recipe. Take any mask that is suitable for the hair and add a little bee product to it, mix thoroughly. Apply according to the instructions for the mask. Within a couple of weeks, the hair will become more vibrant and natural shine.
Royal jelly preparations
Royal jelly-based preparations are used all over the world. Each country produces its own medicines. For instance:
- varnish - Apis (Bulgaria);
- Apifortel (Germany);
- Melkatsin, Vitadon, Methadone, Kolgel (Romania);
- Apiserum (France);
- Melcalcin
- Longvex (Canada);
- Super Strangsroyal Jelly (USA);
- Apitonus, Apilactose, Aentorium, Apifor (Russia).
In the first place in the production and use of royal jelly is Japan. Surprisingly, it introduced programs to supply the elderly and children with bee products. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that the life expectancy of the Japanese is in first place in the world.
Contraindications to royal jelly
Despite the rich composition of the bee product and its undeniable benefits, like any drug, it has its own contraindications:
- intolerance to beekeeping products;
- serious infectious diseases;
- serious disorders in the functioning of the endocrine system;
- before surgery (blood clotting may worsen);
- with cancer.
Some doctors prove the possibility of treating oncology and diabetes mellitus, but only completely individually and under the close supervision of a doctor.
Terms and conditions of storage
Royal Jelly is a very delicate and perishable bee product. Therefore, in order to preserve the maximum useful properties, you need to pay special attention to the storage process. After the extraction of royal jelly, its properties remain unchanged for only 2 hours, after which these indicators decrease and in the future will depend on the storage temperature and the method of canning.
Freeze at storage temperature:
- - 1 ⁰С - shelf life 2 months;
- - 3 ⁰С - 6 months;
- - 10 ⁰С - 10 months;
- - 18 ⁰С - 19 months.
Storage in the form of powder or tablets at a temperature not exceeding 8 - 12 ⁰С is allowed for 2 - 5 years.
For solutions with honey or vodka tinctures, the shelf life is up to two years at temperatures up to 15 ⁰С.
It should also be noted that the quality and purity of production affects the shelf life. Storage containers should be glass or plastic in the form of syringes for freezing. Any kind of bee product must be hermetically sealed and protected from sunlight. Only if these requirements are met will the indicated storage periods be appropriate.
Conclusion
It should be noted once again that royal jelly has a large number of unique properties. The recipes discussed above will help get rid of many diseases. But do not forget that this remedy is rarely the main one in treatment, therefore it is always used as a supplement.
