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Hive Products. By Josh Lindsey. Honey. Extracted Comb Chunk Creamed Mead. Wikimedia.org. Dadant.com. Wikimedia.org. Pollen. Collected using pollen traps Carbs, proteins, many vitamins and minerals. Bee-pollen-energy.com. Throne UK. Propolis. Propolis trap
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Hive Products By Josh Lindsey
Honey • Extracted • Comb • Chunk • Creamed • Mead Wikimedia.org Dadant.com Wikimedia.org
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 Wikipedia.com
Wax • Extremely flammable • Cell cappings and old brood combs • Foundation • Cosmetics • Superior candles Blogspot.com Favecrafts.com
Venom Naturebeeorders.com • 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
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 Bushfarms.com