Bee Hive Product Bible: Wondrous Products from One of Nature's Most Productive Creatures

This classic book on bee products begins with a tour of the hive and explains each product and how they are produced. From a look at the historical beekeeper and beekeeping past and present to the beneficial uses of bee products for animals, readers will find fascinating information. The main emphasis though is on bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly and honey and their numerous medicinal qualities which include the ability to fight allergies, strengthen the immune system, regulate hormones, heal wounds and act as a powerful antibiotic.
Readers are given advice on how to purchase, prepare, store and use each product. Used both for culinary and medicinal purposes, the "apiarian lifestyle" proves to be a powerhouse of health.