Apitherapy, the medicinal use of honey bee products, has been practiced since ancient times. In the modern world honey bee venom has found wide uses in treating arthritis and other inflammatory and degenerative diseases. The world scientific literature contains more than 1500 articles on bee venom. The French and Russian equivalents of the N.I.H. have been involved in clinical studies of honey bee venom, and in the U.S. the Army has looked extensively at the chemical compounds in bee venom.

Honey bee venom contains at least 18 active substances.

Melittin, the most prevalent substance, is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory agents known (100 times more potent than hydrocortisol).

Adolapin is another strong anti-inflammatory substance, and inhibits cyclooxygenase; it thus has analgesic activity as well. Apamin inhibits complement C3 activity, and blocks calcium-dependent potassium channels, thus enhancing nerve transmission.

Other substances, such as Compound X, Hyaluronidase, Phospholipase A2, Histamine, and Mast Cell Degranulating Protein (MSDP), are involved in the inflammatory response of venom, with the softening of tissue and the facilitation of flow of the other substances. Finally, there are measurable amounts of the neurotransmitters Dopamine, Norepinephrine and Seratonin.

BV Relief bee venom cream. works as a natural anti-inflammatory carried right into sore muscles and painful joints via deep-penetrating emu oil and cooling aloe vera.

The Bee venom in BV relief appears to act like cortisone: in fact bee venom is effective in all afflictions that are influenced by cortisone.

Bee venom is not accompanied by side effects normally associated with cortisone, apart from rare allergic reactions.

BV Relief bee venom cream contains patented New Zealand bee venom collected without harming the bees.

Emu Oil

The Aborigines of Australia have used emu oil for natural pain management for as long as they can remember. Emu oil not only helps joint mobility, it penetrates tissue faster than any other oil. This means it carries the natural anti-inflammatory effects of BV Relief to painful joints quickly.

Aloe Vera

When you're in pain, it feels hot. The aloe vera in BV Relief bee venom cream gives a soothing coolness to your skin.

It is still essential that people who are allergic to bee stings seek medical advice before using any product containing bee venom.

(Ironically, bee venom therapy is used effectively to reduce the sensitivity of individuals allergic to bee stings).

Individuals taking beta blockers for blood pressure and cardiovascular disease should seek advice before using BV Relief