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Apitherapy an ancient craft

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      Were you aware of apitherapy? It's a big-sounding word that is a bit perplexing, yet it is actually all about something very basic and natural, like applying bee products to heal people. It's a remarkable type of medicine that benefits human health for thousands of years. Long, long ago, people noticed that bee products had the capability to cure. Bee venom and honey were utilized by ancient Egyptians to treat wounds and diseases. Ancient Egyptians had faith that honey had magical medicinal powers and even utilized it in their religious rituals. They also used honey for mummification of bodies due to the belief that it would keep the body intact. Even the Romans and Greeks knew the medicinal value of honey. Greek doctor Hippocrates, also known as the father of medicine, recommended honey and vinegar for wounds and infections. Honey, pollen, and even bee venom were utilized by the Chinese and Indians in their ancient medicine, believing that these bee product...