MEDICAL STUDIES

The world of scientific literature contains over 1700 published articles relating to Bee Venom. Below are details of just some of the articles and studies proving the effectiveness of Bee Venom to treat Gout and Arthritis.

A human study involving 108 arthritic patients, who failed to respond to traditional therapy, were treated with Bee Venom. No complications or serious side effects were observed, and most subjects showed a marked improvement in their symptoms by the twelfth treatment. The research concluded that Bee Venom is safe and effective. (Kim, 1992)

One study carried out by M Bliven and Y Chang (1979) concluded that Bee Venom not only reduced inflammation, but also prevented the development of arthritis in rats. The researchers stated that there are at least two mechanisms responsible for this effect:
a) alteration in the immune response
b) anti-inflammatory action via naturally produced cortisols.

Through studies a Russian scientist, N.M Artemov, found Bee Venom acted on the body through the pituitary gland to stimulate cortisone output. Vick and Brooks, (1972) and Dunn, (1984) also agreed with these findings, as their studies showed that the curative effects of Bee Venom may work through stimulation of the body's enzyme and immune system, in a similar way to the drug Cortisone, but without the undesirable side effects.

An improvement in symptoms was experienced by over 90% of cases treated with bee venom, in a study involving 128 patients with illnesses, including Gout and Arthritis. (physician Klinghardt, 1990)

In another study by Steigerwalt and colleagues (1966) an 84% improvement rate was reported among arthritis suffers, in a controlled study.

O Lorenzette, B Fortenberry and E Busby achieved similar findings to the above study earlier in 1972. In their study Bee Venom was administered to rats (which is thought to be a close experimental model for human rheumatoid arthritis) 3 times per week beginning 2 weeks before or 1 week after the introduction of the adjuvant. Swelling, lesions and inflammation were noticeably decreased in rats treated with the venom.

Some scientists believe that Bee Venom may work by stimulating the adrenals to release endogenous steroids. One study showed that whole Bee Venom, melittin, and apamin resulted in markedly increased plasma cortisol levels when administered to dogs.

Honey bee venom therapy, particularly for Gout, has reportedly been known since the time of Aristotle. In fact, illnesses of Charles the Great and Ivan the Terrible are said to have been cured by bee stings.