Honey: the Antibiotic of Future
On Islam, 10/14/2014
Through the ages bees have played a significant role in
Muslim cultures. In fact, the value of bees was so great that before an
important battle Abu Bakr As-Sidiq told his general, Yazid Ibn Abi Sufian,
"Do not burn bees and do not scatter them."
Surah 16, An-Nahl aka "The Bee", in the Qur'an
also speaks of the importance of bees in Islam. In Surah 16, verse 69 states:
"from their bellies come a drink of various colors, wherein is healing for
mankind."
Many people interpret this "drink" to mean honey,
however, bees also produce another healing drink in their bodies - Bee Venom
(BV).
Bee Venom is a complex mixture used by the bees to protect
their hives against predators. Bee Venom Therapy (BVT), also known as
apitherapy, is a popular healing method that uses this venom.
BVT consists of using bee stings to treat symptoms of
certain diseases. BVT can be performed by a doctor, a therapist, a beekeeper or
a patient who is taught how to properly use the bees (Rothfeld)…
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