Pete Lemley’s Cure for Arthritis
South Dakota Magazine (USA)
Katie wrote a post yesterday about Pete Lemley, the old Badlands rancher who built the dinosaur that stands between Scenic and Rapid City.
When Pete was himself a dinosaur, he suffered greatly from arthritis. One day, while shutting a gate, a bumblebee stung his arthritic knuckles. They swelled for a day, but in the morning the swelling was down and the arthritis was gone. Convinced that the bee venom had cured him, Pete scraped the flesh on his arm and applied bee’s venom over a two-month period. He never complained about arthritis again, according to his daughter, Maggie Warren, in her book titled “The Badlands Fox.”
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Antioxidative Capacity of Bee-Collected Pollen ‘Very High’
Antioxidative Properties of Bee Pollen in Selected Plant Species
Food Chemistry, Volume 100, Issue 1 , 2007, Pages 237-240
Abstract: Phenolic constituents (total phenols, phenylpropanoids, flavonols and anthocyanins) and antioxidant ability were determined in bee pollen of 12 plant species. Antioxidant ability was measured as total antioxidant activity, radical-scavenging activity and activity against free hydroxyl radical. Great variability of phenolic contents was observed in the pollen of investigated species. Total antioxidant activity differed considerably (0.8–86.4% inhibition of lipid peroxidation), however, in most of the examined pollens, it was high and corresponded with the phenylpropanoid level…
In most of the investigated plant species, antioxidative capacity of bee pollen was very high.
Food Chemistry, Volume 100, Issue 1 , 2007, Pages 237-240
Abstract: Phenolic constituents (total phenols, phenylpropanoids, flavonols and anthocyanins) and antioxidant ability were determined in bee pollen of 12 plant species. Antioxidant ability was measured as total antioxidant activity, radical-scavenging activity and activity against free hydroxyl radical. Great variability of phenolic contents was observed in the pollen of investigated species. Total antioxidant activity differed considerably (0.8–86.4% inhibition of lipid peroxidation), however, in most of the examined pollens, it was high and corresponded with the phenylpropanoid level…
In most of the investigated plant species, antioxidative capacity of bee pollen was very high.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Honey Has Strong Antioxidative, Antibacterial Activities
Characterization of Honey from Different Floral Sources. Its Functional Properties and Effects of Honey Species on Storage of Meat
Food Chemistry, Volume 97, Issue 2 , July 2006, Pages 256-262
Abstract: The antioxidative effects of honey species and their related products were evaluated using a lipid peroxidation model system. The antioxidant activities of honey species gradually decreased with passage of time…
From the results of the bacterial test on storage of meat and muscle, each honey exhibited the inhibition of bacterial growth. In particular, propolis and royal jelly exhibited the strongest inhibitory effects against bacterial growth. This suggests that honey species from different floral sources possess strong antioxidative and antibacterial activities and are scavengers of active oxygen species.
Food Chemistry, Volume 97, Issue 2 , July 2006, Pages 256-262
Abstract: The antioxidative effects of honey species and their related products were evaluated using a lipid peroxidation model system. The antioxidant activities of honey species gradually decreased with passage of time…
From the results of the bacterial test on storage of meat and muscle, each honey exhibited the inhibition of bacterial growth. In particular, propolis and royal jelly exhibited the strongest inhibitory effects against bacterial growth. This suggests that honey species from different floral sources possess strong antioxidative and antibacterial activities and are scavengers of active oxygen species.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Propolis Extract May Alter Labeling of Plasma Proteins
A Propolis Extract and the Labeling of Blood Constituents with Technetium-99m
Acta Biol Hung, 2006 Jun;57(2):191-200
Since ancient times propolis has been employed for many human purposes because to their favourable properties. Blood constituents labeled with technetium-99m (99mTc) have been used in nuclear medicine procedures. Some authors have reported that synthetic or natural drugs can interfere with the labeling of blood constituents with 99mTc. The aim of this work was to evaluate the action of a propolis extract on the labeling of blood elements with 99mTc…
Results suggest that at high concentration the constituents of this extract could alter the labeling of plasma proteins competing with same binding sites of the 99mTc on the plasma proteins or acting as antioxidant compounds.
Acta Biol Hung, 2006 Jun;57(2):191-200
Since ancient times propolis has been employed for many human purposes because to their favourable properties. Blood constituents labeled with technetium-99m (99mTc) have been used in nuclear medicine procedures. Some authors have reported that synthetic or natural drugs can interfere with the labeling of blood constituents with 99mTc. The aim of this work was to evaluate the action of a propolis extract on the labeling of blood elements with 99mTc…
Results suggest that at high concentration the constituents of this extract could alter the labeling of plasma proteins competing with same binding sites of the 99mTc on the plasma proteins or acting as antioxidant compounds.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
China: 3 Arrested in Scam Selling Fake Bee Venom
Xu Zhongyan and Dong Zhen, Shanghai Daily (China), 7/22/2006
HONGKOU District Police arrested three suspects on charges they earned 410,000 yuan (US$51,360) in a fake bee venom scam.
The three were arrested in Guangzhou early this month, said police, who detailed one of three cases.
A man, surnamed Wang, a 60-year-old experienced doctor, told police he was cheated by three men who pretended to be bee venom dealers.
Wang allegedly told the police that he paid 230,000 yuan for a bottle of fake bee venom.
Bee venom is a precious natural material used in some Chinese herbal medicines…
HONGKOU District Police arrested three suspects on charges they earned 410,000 yuan (US$51,360) in a fake bee venom scam.
The three were arrested in Guangzhou early this month, said police, who detailed one of three cases.
A man, surnamed Wang, a 60-year-old experienced doctor, told police he was cheated by three men who pretended to be bee venom dealers.
Wang allegedly told the police that he paid 230,000 yuan for a bottle of fake bee venom.
Bee venom is a precious natural material used in some Chinese herbal medicines…
Friday, July 21, 2006
Bee Venom Enzyme Helps Fight Malaria
Transgenic Mosquitoes Enlisted in Fight Against Malaria
Mario Osava, Inter Press Service, 7/20/2006
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul 20 (Tierramérica) - Brazil's René Rachou Research Centre has genetically modified a mosquito to eliminate its ability to transmit the parasite that causes malaria.
If this mosquito can reproduce in nature, and replace the original disease-carrying mosquito, it would help control a disease that affects 300 to 500 million people each year -- 90 percent in Africa -- and claiming one million lives annually.
But it is still a long way off, "at least 10 years," scientist Luciano Andrade Moreira told Tierramérica. He coordinates the research that began in 2003 at the Rachou Center, of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, in Belo Horizonte, capital of the eastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
The genetic modification of the mosquito involves introducing into its genes a protein that produces an enzyme to block the malaria parasite. Five years ago, U.S. researchers discovered the enzyme in bee venom. Its function is to prevent the parasite from leaving the insect's intestine…
Mario Osava, Inter Press Service, 7/20/2006
RIO DE JANEIRO, Jul 20 (Tierramérica) - Brazil's René Rachou Research Centre has genetically modified a mosquito to eliminate its ability to transmit the parasite that causes malaria.
If this mosquito can reproduce in nature, and replace the original disease-carrying mosquito, it would help control a disease that affects 300 to 500 million people each year -- 90 percent in Africa -- and claiming one million lives annually.
But it is still a long way off, "at least 10 years," scientist Luciano Andrade Moreira told Tierramérica. He coordinates the research that began in 2003 at the Rachou Center, of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, in Belo Horizonte, capital of the eastern Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
The genetic modification of the mosquito involves introducing into its genes a protein that produces an enzyme to block the malaria parasite. Five years ago, U.S. researchers discovered the enzyme in bee venom. Its function is to prevent the parasite from leaving the insect's intestine…
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Hawaiian Entrepreneurs Market Skin Cream Containing Honey, Beeswax, Propolis, Bee Pollen
Honey Girl Relies on Busy Bees
By Nadine Kam, Star-Bulletin, 7/20/2006
She started recommending the Maxwells' cream to her patients, and eventually partnered with the Maxwells to market it more widely. The result is Honey Girl Organics, with products sold through the company's Web site and a handful of outlets.
Head-to-toe care is available in six products, from a foot balm to face and eye cream, and a jar of "Super Skin Food" featuring royal jelly and vitamin E to nourish body parts prone to cracking and roughness.
The creams utilize extra-virgin olive oil, purified waters and essential oils, with just a touch of honey, so you won't have to worry about attracting those other six-legged busybodies, ants. Because the creams also contain organic beeswax infused with propolis and bee pollen, they might have a few dark specks, which Sirlin says is nothing to worry about. The specks are remnants of the propolis, which she describes as a resinlike paste gathered by bees.
"It has antiseptic properties to ensure a germ-free environment for the bees. They bring it back and mix it with beeswax to seal the hive entrance," she said…
By Nadine Kam, Star-Bulletin, 7/20/2006
She started recommending the Maxwells' cream to her patients, and eventually partnered with the Maxwells to market it more widely. The result is Honey Girl Organics, with products sold through the company's Web site and a handful of outlets.
Head-to-toe care is available in six products, from a foot balm to face and eye cream, and a jar of "Super Skin Food" featuring royal jelly and vitamin E to nourish body parts prone to cracking and roughness.
The creams utilize extra-virgin olive oil, purified waters and essential oils, with just a touch of honey, so you won't have to worry about attracting those other six-legged busybodies, ants. Because the creams also contain organic beeswax infused with propolis and bee pollen, they might have a few dark specks, which Sirlin says is nothing to worry about. The specks are remnants of the propolis, which she describes as a resinlike paste gathered by bees.
"It has antiseptic properties to ensure a germ-free environment for the bees. They bring it back and mix it with beeswax to seal the hive entrance," she said…
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Honey Prevents Bacterial Growth, Promotes Healing
Honey's Health Buzz
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (USA), 7/19/06
Honey is more than a sweetener. The natural carbohydrate contains antioxidants, such as vitamin E, vitamin C and cancer-preventing compounds. The darker the honey, the more antioxidant content, so dark buckwheat honey contains the most value. And it has benefits beyond its value as a food. You can use it to treat wounds. It reduces swelling, prevents bacterial growth and promotes healing. Organic raw honey that has not been pasteurized, clarified or filtered is best. Children under age 1 should not eat honey because of the risk of food poisoning. One tablespoon equals 64 calories.
Honey is a Natural Sedative
Learn to Beat Stress
Alan Hayes, Central Coast Express, 7/19/2006
A teaspoon of honey at bedtime is also a natural sedative it is very nutritious and contains vitamins B and C, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, silica and potassium and the sugars in honey stimulate serotonin production which induces natural relaxation.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (USA), 7/19/06
Honey is more than a sweetener. The natural carbohydrate contains antioxidants, such as vitamin E, vitamin C and cancer-preventing compounds. The darker the honey, the more antioxidant content, so dark buckwheat honey contains the most value. And it has benefits beyond its value as a food. You can use it to treat wounds. It reduces swelling, prevents bacterial growth and promotes healing. Organic raw honey that has not been pasteurized, clarified or filtered is best. Children under age 1 should not eat honey because of the risk of food poisoning. One tablespoon equals 64 calories.
Honey is a Natural Sedative
Learn to Beat Stress
Alan Hayes, Central Coast Express, 7/19/2006
A teaspoon of honey at bedtime is also a natural sedative it is very nutritious and contains vitamins B and C, iron, magnesium, calcium, sodium, silica and potassium and the sugars in honey stimulate serotonin production which induces natural relaxation.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
World’s Most Expensive Honey High in Antioxidants
Sidr Honey
By Nicole Weston, Luxist, 7/17/06
Sidr Honey is said to be the single most expensive honey in the world. It comes from the Hadramaut Mountains in the Southwestern Arabian Peninsula, where it is harvested only twice per year. The honey is from bees who feast only on the pollen of the Sidr tree, considered by many to be a holy tree and is one of the most resilient, ancient tree varieties in the area. Sidr honey is reputed to have many medicinal benefits and has an unusually high level of antioxidants, not to mention a rich, unforgettable taste. It can be found online and sells for $200/kg.
By Nicole Weston, Luxist, 7/17/06
Sidr Honey is said to be the single most expensive honey in the world. It comes from the Hadramaut Mountains in the Southwestern Arabian Peninsula, where it is harvested only twice per year. The honey is from bees who feast only on the pollen of the Sidr tree, considered by many to be a holy tree and is one of the most resilient, ancient tree varieties in the area. Sidr honey is reputed to have many medicinal benefits and has an unusually high level of antioxidants, not to mention a rich, unforgettable taste. It can be found online and sells for $200/kg.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Propolis and Cancer Prevention
Brazilian Natural Dietary Components (Annatto, Propolis and Mushrooms) Protecting Against Mutation and Cancer
Hum Exp Toxicol, 2006 May;25(5):267-72
This review summarizes some of our studies conducted to verify the anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic potential of some Brazilian natural dietary constituents (annatto, mushrooms, and propolis). Overall data have shown a clear role for these compounds in preventing mutation and specific preneoplastic lesions. Taken together, these agents indicate a favorable side-effect profile and may prove to be a promising alternative for cancer prevention strategies, although more investigation is needed to fully explore this issue.
Hum Exp Toxicol, 2006 May;25(5):267-72
This review summarizes some of our studies conducted to verify the anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic potential of some Brazilian natural dietary constituents (annatto, mushrooms, and propolis). Overall data have shown a clear role for these compounds in preventing mutation and specific preneoplastic lesions. Taken together, these agents indicate a favorable side-effect profile and may prove to be a promising alternative for cancer prevention strategies, although more investigation is needed to fully explore this issue.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Propolis Shows Anti-Tumor Activity Against Solid Carcinoma
Antioxidant Activity and Anti-Tumor Immunity by Agaricus, Propolis and Paffia in Mice
Suzuka University of Medical Science (Japan)
In South America, natural products with unknown drug effects are used as folk remedies and for preventive medicine. Among South American natural products, we directed our attention to Agaricus, Propolis and Paffia, which have been known as medicinal plants, and examined the mechanisms by which these substances affect antioxidant activity, anti-tumor activity and immunoresponse.
When the antioxidant activities of Agaricus, Propolis and Paffia were examined by the DPPH and Rhoudan iron methods, since Propolis contains high levels of fravonoids, it is thought that fravonoids may be responsible for the antioxidant activity in this study…
Propolis showed strong anti-tumor activity against two kinds of solid carcinoma. Taken altogether, this strongly suggests that Agaricus, Propolis and Paffia enhances original functions of macrophages and NK cells, and as a result, secondarily enhances the immune reaction and suppresses tumor growth.
Suzuka University of Medical Science (Japan)
In South America, natural products with unknown drug effects are used as folk remedies and for preventive medicine. Among South American natural products, we directed our attention to Agaricus, Propolis and Paffia, which have been known as medicinal plants, and examined the mechanisms by which these substances affect antioxidant activity, anti-tumor activity and immunoresponse.
When the antioxidant activities of Agaricus, Propolis and Paffia were examined by the DPPH and Rhoudan iron methods, since Propolis contains high levels of fravonoids, it is thought that fravonoids may be responsible for the antioxidant activity in this study…
Propolis showed strong anti-tumor activity against two kinds of solid carcinoma. Taken altogether, this strongly suggests that Agaricus, Propolis and Paffia enhances original functions of macrophages and NK cells, and as a result, secondarily enhances the immune reaction and suppresses tumor growth.
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Ultra-Rush Venom Immunotherapy ‘Safe and Convienient’
Safety of Specific Immunotherapy Using a Four-Hour Ultra-Rush Induction Scheme in Bee and Wasp Allergy
J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol, 2006;16(2):79-85
BACKGROUND: Ultra-rush induction of immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venom is a reliable and efficacious alternative to the rush induction protocol, though not widely used in European countries yet. Its safety, however, has been intensively discussed over the last few years. The aim of this retrospective case study was to examine the rate of allergic side-effects during our four-hour ultra-rush hymenoptera venom induction regimen…
CONCLUSION: Our ultra-rush immunotherapy induction regimen shows a low incidence of systemic reactions. It proved to be safe and convenient for the patient, as it could be applied in a four-hour outpatient regimen.
J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol, 2006;16(2):79-85
BACKGROUND: Ultra-rush induction of immunotherapy with Hymenoptera venom is a reliable and efficacious alternative to the rush induction protocol, though not widely used in European countries yet. Its safety, however, has been intensively discussed over the last few years. The aim of this retrospective case study was to examine the rate of allergic side-effects during our four-hour ultra-rush hymenoptera venom induction regimen…
CONCLUSION: Our ultra-rush immunotherapy induction regimen shows a low incidence of systemic reactions. It proved to be safe and convenient for the patient, as it could be applied in a four-hour outpatient regimen.
Friday, July 14, 2006
Canadian Propolis Promising Source of Biologically Active Substances
Chemical Composition of Propolis from Canada, Its Antiradical Activity and Plant Origin
Natural Product Research, 2006 May 20;20(6):531-6
The chemical composition of propolis from two regions in Canada was studied: Boreal forest and Pacific coastal forest that lay outside the area of distribution of Aigeiros poplars, the usual propolis source plants…
Both samples showed good radical scavenging activity against DPPH. Obviously, Northern type propolis is a promising potential source of biologically active substances and deserves further investigation.
Natural Product Research, 2006 May 20;20(6):531-6
The chemical composition of propolis from two regions in Canada was studied: Boreal forest and Pacific coastal forest that lay outside the area of distribution of Aigeiros poplars, the usual propolis source plants…
Both samples showed good radical scavenging activity against DPPH. Obviously, Northern type propolis is a promising potential source of biologically active substances and deserves further investigation.
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Honey Used as Emergency Wound Treatment
Vanilla Guerrilla
Lulu Sturdy, The Independent (UK), 7/13/2006
Then there was an attack with a panga (machete) on my new farm manager, Monday, when he disturbed a thief in his house. It left a chunk out the back of his head like a quarter-slice of apple. We learnt to dress the wound every other day with wild honey and gauze. The effect was phenomenal: it protected the wound from bacteria at the same time as it promoted growth of new flesh over the bone…
Lulu Sturdy, The Independent (UK), 7/13/2006
Then there was an attack with a panga (machete) on my new farm manager, Monday, when he disturbed a thief in his house. It left a chunk out the back of his head like a quarter-slice of apple. We learnt to dress the wound every other day with wild honey and gauze. The effect was phenomenal: it protected the wound from bacteria at the same time as it promoted growth of new flesh over the bone…
Propolis Extract Inhibits Fungal Growth
Propolis from the Northwest of Argentina as a Source of Antifungal Principles
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2006 Jul;101(1):103-10
Aims: To determine the antimycotic and cytotoxic activities of partially purified propolis extract on yeasts, xylophagous and phytopathogenic fungi. To compare these activities with pinocembrin and galangin isolated from this propolis and with the synthetic drugs ketoconazole and clortrimazole…
The results showed that the antifungal potency of ketoconazole and clortrimazole is higher than pinocembrin, galangin and the partially purified propolis extract in this order. Otherwise, the cytotoxicity of the synthetic drugs is also the highest.
Conclusions: Partially purified propolis extract inhibits fungal growth…
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 2006 Jul;101(1):103-10
Aims: To determine the antimycotic and cytotoxic activities of partially purified propolis extract on yeasts, xylophagous and phytopathogenic fungi. To compare these activities with pinocembrin and galangin isolated from this propolis and with the synthetic drugs ketoconazole and clortrimazole…
The results showed that the antifungal potency of ketoconazole and clortrimazole is higher than pinocembrin, galangin and the partially purified propolis extract in this order. Otherwise, the cytotoxicity of the synthetic drugs is also the highest.
Conclusions: Partially purified propolis extract inhibits fungal growth…
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