For around 3,000 years, people have sought out bee venom for its numerous health benefits when coupled with acupuncture, or even from a purposeful sting. While it may sound like a nightmare for some (particularly those with allergies), evidence increasingly suggests that a range of bee-derived substances can help address medical conditions that lack highly effective treatments.
Intentional bee stings can of course come with some significant hazards like anaphylaxis and even death. That’s why researchers are taking the sting out of the equation by isolating the most important components in bee products as they search for innovative drugs.
