Beehive products

Bees collect nectar from flowers to produce honey. During the winter, bees feed on honey produced during the best season. Honey is naturally sweet and can act as a catalyst in human digestion as it contains enzymes. It is also used to speed up skin healing.

Bees secrete wax, which is a fatty substance used in the construction of combs. Wax is also used in cosmetic products.

Pollen contains many proteins and it is used to feed larvae and also by athletes as a nutritional supplement.

Royal jelly is used to feed the brood and queen. Humans use it to strengthen the immune system and fight the effects of aging.

Propolis is used to close small openings in the hive to contain harmful intrusions. The bees produce it with tree resins mixed with wax, honey and enzymes.

Bees, to protect themselves, sting predators and die. Their venom is used for its anti-arthritic and antihistamine properties and for the production of vaccines.