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What are the Medical Uses of Apis Mellifica?

Deborah Walker
Deborah Walker

Apis mellifica is a homeopathic remedy made from the entire body of the female honey bee. Homeopathic doctors may prescribe Apis mellifica to people who are restless and irritable or who complain of burning, stinging pain, swelling, or inflammation. This remedy, which apparently has no side effects, may be used for bites, stings, sore throat, urinary retention and pain, and headaches. Most of the research supporting this homeopathic remedy is anecdotal; clinical double-blind studies are needed to validate the anecdotal reports.

The creation of this remedy begins by crushing the bee's entire body — including the stinger, which only female bees possess. The remains are then diluted with alcohol, lactose powder, or distilled water. The process of dilution is repeated until there is no remaining cellular evidence of the bee. The mixture is then bottled as a tincture, formed into tiny pellets, or made into a gel for topical applications.

Apis mellifica is made from honeybees.
Apis mellifica is made from honeybees.

Homeopathic treatment is highly individualized and based on the mental characteristics and physical symptoms of the patient. Patients for whom Apis mellifica may be prescribed are often short-tempered, restless, impatient, irritable and difficult to please. When these mental symptoms are in conjunction with burning, stinging pain, inflammation and swelling, the patient is often a good candidate for Apis mellifica.

Apis mellifica can be used as a remedy for headaches.
Apis mellifica can be used as a remedy for headaches.

One of the main uses of this remedy is to ease the effects of stings from wasps, hornets, mosquitoes, and bees. It has also been used for snake bites and spider bites. A topical gel may be recommended to relieve the itchiness and swelling associated with bug bites and stings.

This remedy may be prescribed for a person with a sore throat that is sensitive to the touch, worsens with the application of heat, and is associated with difficulty swallowing and a feeling of burning and swelling. The most common dosage is 6x. Five pellets may be taken under the tongue at least 30 minutes before or after eating or drinking. This is done three times a day until symptoms subside.

If a patient has urinary retention or pain, Apis mellifica may help. This is particularly true if the urine is dark, scanty, and accompanied by the urge to urinate. Five to ten drops of the tincture taken every two or three hours may be recommended.

Apis mellifica has been used to threat sore throats.
Apis mellifica has been used to threat sore throats.

Headaches with stabbing, stinging pain that originates on the right may be relieved with Apis mellifica. The pain may worsen when touched or when heat is applied, but decreases when a cool compress is used. Five pellets three times a day or five drops of tincture every two or three hours is most often suggested for headaches.

There are no known side effects associated with Apis mellifica. Those who are pregnant, nursing, or who have a chronic illness may want to consult with their doctor before using it. Evidence of the effectiveness of Apis mellifica is mostly anecdotal. More carefully designed scientific studies are needed to validate the safety of this substance.

Discussion Comments

anon997748

I had sore throat for almost 2 months. I am a singer and I could not sing. The doctor gave me allergy medicines but nothing worked. Later, she gave me Apis mellifica 30c, for just $10 and the second day the sore throat disappeared. I just took it for one week and I am fine now!

khawaja

I had swelling in both feet. The doctor feels water is stored in my feet. The doctor prescribed me Aps Melli 6, five drops, twice a day. After using it for 20 days, the swelling disappeared but now I have the swelling in both feet again. The other problem with this medicine is lot of urination.

anon344116

It helped with wasp bite. It took the acute pain away after three pellets of Apis 30. It was hurting like hell and I was screaming.

anon336951

My daughter has terrible swelling and itching from insect bites. She is only 4 and has trouble sleeping associated with it. I've tried Benadryl but the symptoms persist. I decided to try local health store since I was at the mall, anyway. A lady recommended Apis gel. Today is day one and the swelling is gone and there are no more constant complaints of itching and scratching. This stuff is awesome and I would recommend it to a friend.

anon324860

This remedy is amazing and it helps people who have terrible itch/allergic reaction to insect bites! It works! It just works and allows me to sleep. It is not anecdotal at all. It works better than any medications sold at the pharmacy and it does not have any side effects.

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    • Apis mellifica is made from honeybees.
      By: artist_as
      Apis mellifica is made from honeybees.
    • Apis mellifica can be used as a remedy for headaches.
      By: jedi-master
      Apis mellifica can be used as a remedy for headaches.
    • Apis mellifica has been used to threat sore throats.
      By: Innovated Captures
      Apis mellifica has been used to threat sore throats.
    • It may be wise to consult with a doctor before using apis mellifica.
      By: brankatekic
      It may be wise to consult with a doctor before using apis mellifica.
    • Apis mellifica has been used to treat snake bites.
      By: Wild Geese
      Apis mellifica has been used to treat snake bites.
    • Patients who are prescribed apis mellifca are often short-tempered, impatient, and irritable.
      By: Johan Larson
      Patients who are prescribed apis mellifca are often short-tempered, impatient, and irritable.
    • Apis mellifica may be prescribed to people who are restless.
      By: Monkey Business
      Apis mellifica may be prescribed to people who are restless.