Hive ProductsBy Josh Lindsey

Honey Extracted Comb Chunk Creamed Mead

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Pollen Collected using pollen traps Carbs, proteins, many vitamins and

minerals

Bee-pollen-energy.com Throne UK

Propolis Propolis trap Used in wood varnish since the early

18th century WebMD recommends propolis for cold

sores Used to treat burns Being studied in Japan for possible

antitumor growth effects.

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Royal Jelly Mostly water Proteins Wide variety, small amount of vitamins Topical anti-inflammatory and sore

treatment

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Wax Extremely flammable Cell cappings and old brood combs Foundation Cosmetics Superior candles

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Venom Used to treat arthritis and rheumatism Mild electric shock can cause bees to

secrete venom without losing their stinger

Melittin has powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties

The inconsistent composition and wide variety of other toxic chemicals make general claims difficult

Naturebeeorders.com

Queens Should re-queen every 2 years Eggs from one colony may be given to a

builder colony to produce queen cells Large drone population required Use mating nuc as queen’s home while

she attempts mating flights

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