Apitherapy
- Pronunciation
- /ap-i-THER-uh-pee/
- Category
- Alternative Medicine
- Singular
- Apitherapy
- Plural
- Apitherapies
Definition
A form of alternative medicine that uses honeybee products, including honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, and bee venom, for therapeutic and medicinal purposes.
Etymology
From Latin 'apis', meaning 'bee', and 'therapy' from Greek 'therapeia', meaning 'treatment'.
Example
Apitherapy can involve the use of bee venom to alleviate conditions such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis.
Synonyms
- Bee therapy
Related Terms
- Honey
- Pollen
- Propolis
- Royal jelly
- Bee venom
Usage Notes
Apitherapy is not widely accepted in mainstream medicine and should be approached with caution, as bee stings can cause severe allergic reactions in some individuals.