HOW IS BEE VENOM SOLUTION (BVS) PREPARED?
One of the simplest methods of preparing bee venom solution is to dissolve the venom in a previously sterilized, hot, isotonic saline solution and passed it through a micro pore filter. The disadvantage of this method is that the hot saline solution may partially destroy the active components of the venom.
Consequently, its healing effect cannot be compared to the effectiveness of live bee stings. There are other methods to prepare a more effective venom solution such as by a "cold" preparation method or by using freeze dried bee venom. Thorough study and precise methodology is required to prepare an effective solution which will meet the high standards of pharmaceutical products. One of the best articles on this topic was written by Arthur B. Kaspar (Bethesda, MD) who described the difficulties in preparing an effective venom solution.
How many injections can be prepared from 1.0 g of bee venom?
The results of past research have shown that the venom sac of the honey bee has about 0.1 mg. of dried weight content. Therefore 10,000 bee venom sacs contain 1.0 g of bee venom. In preparing the 3x initial strength solution, every 1 ml will contain 1.0 mg. of bee venom. Administering 0.1 ml of venom solution to the affected area will be the equivalent of one bee sting. As a result 1.0 g of bee venom can provide 10,000 injections. For the past 30 years, the 3x solution has been considered a homeopathic preparation and proven to be safe in use.
The treatment was always conducted by physicians and there was no serious anaphylactic shock or deaths reported. The latest research has indicated that an average venom sac contains about 40-50% more venom than that amount previously mentioned.4 Therefore, about 7,000 injections can be prepared from 1.0 g of bee venom. However, these results have yet to be widely distributed and accepted.
During the past few months, feedback from several people who have used bee venom solution was received. In these cases the venom solution was prepared from the pure whole dried bee venom using a "cold" preparation method in order to save the active components of the venom. These people reported beneficial effects of the venom solution in certain ailments including MS.
Researchers also studying the biological effects of the venom on nerve signals and immune system cells. The lack of controlled research should not lead to the outright dismissal of bee venom therapy for MS. Scientific study and documentation is needed to support the general observations that have already been made.
Is it possible to lessen the pain when injecting bee venom solution?
Bee venom therapy may cause pain, the degree of which depends on the tolerance of the patient. It is possible to lessen the pain by applying ice, a cooler tool or even a cold silver spoon onto the sting site. Bee venom solution may also be mixed with Xylocaine or Lidocaine to desensitize the affected area.
Is there any method to use bee venom solution without injecting it?
Bee venom solution can be administered by electrophoresis or ultrasonophoresis. Both of these methods use the highly diluted BVS (3x initial strength), however ultrasonophoresis requires it to be mixed with an ointment. The venom solution or ointment is then placed onto the affected area and penetrates the body with the assistance of an electric current or ultrasound.
Another method uses a bee venom tablet containing a controlled amount of venom which is dissolved in a specific volume of distilled water, thus ensuring its safe and proper concentration. The Chinese are successfully applying these methods for the treatments of bronchial asthma and all types of arthritis conditions.
These methods are safe and painless. They do not require the use of any sophisticated instrumentation other than that which is already in use by medical institutions. Furthermore, these methods ensure the controlled administration of the venom by a physician or therapist. Bee venom solution can be used by acupuncturists as well. During the last three decades the Chinese have combined traditional acupuncture methods with the uses of bee venom solution (KF-1 and KF-2) for the treatment of epilepsy, impotence and all conditions that are treated with live bee stings. One of the methods uses an acupuncture needle that is dipped into the venom solution and administered into acupuncture points. Another method places the venom solution on the acupuncture points and the needle is administered through the solution. All of these techniques have led to the wider and safer application of bee venom solution.
Is it necessary to sterilize the affected area before administering bee venom solution?
Some of the most commonly used disinfectants like alcohol or tincture of iodine should not be used for BVT. These disinfectants rapidly destroy the active components of bee venom. In practice, the affected area can be washed with soap and warm water and dried with a towel. Before administering a bee venom injection the affected area can be cleaned with ether or benzine.8
Where can I find literature on bee venom therapy?
Some of the best literature can be found in your local, university and medical libraries. Two of the best references are written by physicians named Bodog F. Beck9 and Joseph Broadman.10 Their books are hard to find and only available through an Interlibrary Loan Request. Following these publications, in 1979, Fred Malone11 published his book which is available from the author, bookstores or the AAS. In the last year several new books were published on bee venom therapy and are available to the general public.
They are listed below according to their publication date:
Simics, M.: Bee Venom: Exploring the Healing Power, Apitronic Publ.,
ISBN 0-9697654-0-1
Rose, A.: Bee In Balance, Starpoint Enterprises, Ltd., ISBN 0-9641810-0-2
Wagner, P. How Well Are You Willing to Bee?, DeLancey Printing and Publ.,
ISBN 0-9644344-4-X
Mraz, C.: Health and the Honeybee, Queen City Publications, ISBN 0-9642485-0-6
These books can be ordered from the authors or from your local bookstore.
Your local library might have access to the Medline CD-ROM database. The data base is updated monthly and gives you the most recent publications and information written by researchers. The Internet is also a powerful tool to obtain information and share thoughts on this topic.
Consequently, its healing effect cannot be compared to the effectiveness of live bee stings. There are other methods to prepare a more effective venom solution such as by a "cold" preparation method or by using freeze dried bee venom. Thorough study and precise methodology is required to prepare an effective solution which will meet the high standards of pharmaceutical products. One of the best articles on this topic was written by Arthur B. Kaspar (Bethesda, MD) who described the difficulties in preparing an effective venom solution.
How many injections can be prepared from 1.0 g of bee venom?
The results of past research have shown that the venom sac of the honey bee has about 0.1 mg. of dried weight content. Therefore 10,000 bee venom sacs contain 1.0 g of bee venom. In preparing the 3x initial strength solution, every 1 ml will contain 1.0 mg. of bee venom. Administering 0.1 ml of venom solution to the affected area will be the equivalent of one bee sting. As a result 1.0 g of bee venom can provide 10,000 injections. For the past 30 years, the 3x solution has been considered a homeopathic preparation and proven to be safe in use.
The treatment was always conducted by physicians and there was no serious anaphylactic shock or deaths reported. The latest research has indicated that an average venom sac contains about 40-50% more venom than that amount previously mentioned.4 Therefore, about 7,000 injections can be prepared from 1.0 g of bee venom. However, these results have yet to be widely distributed and accepted.
During the past few months, feedback from several people who have used bee venom solution was received. In these cases the venom solution was prepared from the pure whole dried bee venom using a "cold" preparation method in order to save the active components of the venom. These people reported beneficial effects of the venom solution in certain ailments including MS.
Researchers also studying the biological effects of the venom on nerve signals and immune system cells. The lack of controlled research should not lead to the outright dismissal of bee venom therapy for MS. Scientific study and documentation is needed to support the general observations that have already been made.
Is it possible to lessen the pain when injecting bee venom solution?
Bee venom therapy may cause pain, the degree of which depends on the tolerance of the patient. It is possible to lessen the pain by applying ice, a cooler tool or even a cold silver spoon onto the sting site. Bee venom solution may also be mixed with Xylocaine or Lidocaine to desensitize the affected area.
Is there any method to use bee venom solution without injecting it?
Bee venom solution can be administered by electrophoresis or ultrasonophoresis. Both of these methods use the highly diluted BVS (3x initial strength), however ultrasonophoresis requires it to be mixed with an ointment. The venom solution or ointment is then placed onto the affected area and penetrates the body with the assistance of an electric current or ultrasound.
Another method uses a bee venom tablet containing a controlled amount of venom which is dissolved in a specific volume of distilled water, thus ensuring its safe and proper concentration. The Chinese are successfully applying these methods for the treatments of bronchial asthma and all types of arthritis conditions.
These methods are safe and painless. They do not require the use of any sophisticated instrumentation other than that which is already in use by medical institutions. Furthermore, these methods ensure the controlled administration of the venom by a physician or therapist. Bee venom solution can be used by acupuncturists as well. During the last three decades the Chinese have combined traditional acupuncture methods with the uses of bee venom solution (KF-1 and KF-2) for the treatment of epilepsy, impotence and all conditions that are treated with live bee stings. One of the methods uses an acupuncture needle that is dipped into the venom solution and administered into acupuncture points. Another method places the venom solution on the acupuncture points and the needle is administered through the solution. All of these techniques have led to the wider and safer application of bee venom solution.
Is it necessary to sterilize the affected area before administering bee venom solution?
Some of the most commonly used disinfectants like alcohol or tincture of iodine should not be used for BVT. These disinfectants rapidly destroy the active components of bee venom. In practice, the affected area can be washed with soap and warm water and dried with a towel. Before administering a bee venom injection the affected area can be cleaned with ether or benzine.8
Where can I find literature on bee venom therapy?
Some of the best literature can be found in your local, university and medical libraries. Two of the best references are written by physicians named Bodog F. Beck9 and Joseph Broadman.10 Their books are hard to find and only available through an Interlibrary Loan Request. Following these publications, in 1979, Fred Malone11 published his book which is available from the author, bookstores or the AAS. In the last year several new books were published on bee venom therapy and are available to the general public.
They are listed below according to their publication date:
Simics, M.: Bee Venom: Exploring the Healing Power, Apitronic Publ.,
ISBN 0-9697654-0-1
Rose, A.: Bee In Balance, Starpoint Enterprises, Ltd., ISBN 0-9641810-0-2
Wagner, P. How Well Are You Willing to Bee?, DeLancey Printing and Publ.,
ISBN 0-9644344-4-X
Mraz, C.: Health and the Honeybee, Queen City Publications, ISBN 0-9642485-0-6
These books can be ordered from the authors or from your local bookstore.
Your local library might have access to the Medline CD-ROM database. The data base is updated monthly and gives you the most recent publications and information written by researchers. The Internet is also a powerful tool to obtain information and share thoughts on this topic.