The document discusses various products derived from beekeeping including honey, beeswax, propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, bee venom, bee brood, and bees bread. It outlines their uses such as honey being used as a moisturizer, antiseptic, and immune booster. Beeswax is used in cosmetics, furniture polish, and candles. Propolis, royal jelly, bee pollen, and venom have various health benefits including fighting infection, boosting immunity, and reducing inflammation. Bee brood and bees bread provide nutrients and are sometimes consumed by humans. The conclusion states that beekeeping products provide significant health and financial benefits.

2. PRODUCTS
FROM BEEKEEPING
AND
THEIR PRACTICAL USES

3. INTRODUCTION
The bee, feared for its nasty sting, comes as an
unwelcome visitor in our gardens and homes.
People often scamper away when they see the
buzzing insect approach their direction. Scary as
the bee is, it brings a number of products
enjoyed for their sweet natural taste, health
benefits and other number of alternative uses .

4. INTRODUCTION CON’T
Beekeeping is the maintenance of honey bee
colonies by humans commonly in hives for their
honey and other product such as beeswax,
pollen, propolis, venom , bee brood, bee bread ,
royal jelly etc.

5. objectives
Bees offer numerous benefits for humans but
for the purposes of this presentation, more
light will be thrown on the following products
from bees and their practical uses to humans
HONEY BEE VENOM BEE
BREED
BEESWAX PROPOLIS
BEE POLLEN BEE BROOD

6. HONEY
Honey is a natural food made by the bee with
nectar, pollen and other substances. It is
considered natures most completely
nourishing food as it contains nearly all
nutrients required by humans. Proteins, free
amino acids, vitamin B complex and folic acids
are some of the major nutrients found in
honey.

7. USES OF HONEY
• FOR MIOSTURIZING
Honey, when mixed with eggs and some flour, is
an effective skin moisturizer. Best of all, it is
gently formulated, so it can be used by people
with sensitive skin. Mix four tablespoons of
honey with a couple of egg whites and a few
tablespoons of flour, depending on your desired
consistency. Stir the mixture until it thickens.
When the mixture is ready, you can use it as a
hand and body lotion or a moisturizing face mask,
eliminating the effects of dry skin.

8. USES OF HONEY
• AS ANTISEPTIC
Honey happens to contain a
good amount of Hydrogen
peroxide . It only needs to
be released by diluting the
substance in water or body
fluids. When applied on an
open wound, the glucose,
contained by honey, is
diluted and gradually
releases hydrogen peroxide.
The substance facilitates
your wound’s healing faster
• ENERGY BOOSTER
Mix honey with some water
then drink the solution.
Honey’s glucose content will
be absorbed by the brain
and in the bloodstream,
reducing fatigue in the
process. You’ll be healthy
and quite happy just by
consuming the simple
solution

9. USE OF HONEY
• Immune System
Booster
Though still not
scientifically proven, the
daily consumption of
honey is said to
strengthen your
immune system. You
can give it a shot,
you’ve got nothing to
lose anyway.
• Treatment for Sore Throat
To create the sore throat-
relieving serum, squeeze the
juice from a lemon and mix it
with some honey. Stir the
mixture until both ingredients
blend. Drink the solution.
After a few moments, you will
realize that your sore throat
has been cured, or at least
reduced. Just continue to
make more rounds until you
are finally free from colds.

10. USES OF HONEY
Other uses include
• Colon Damage
Prevention
• Parasite Remover
• Remedy for Burns
• Relaxant for Anxiety
and Nervousness
• Cancer and Heart
Disease Prevention
• Diabetic Ulcer Remedy

11. Uses of beeswax
• Cosmetic and skin care
products such as
Moisturizers
Lip gloss
Lip balm
Eye shadows
Eye liner
Moustaches wax
Hair pomade which
makes the hair sleek

12. Uses of beeswax
• Postharvest treatment
of fruits and vegetables
Beeswax are used as
glazing agent on fruits
and vegetables to
prevent moisture lose
and pathogen attacks
eg tomato and
cucumber
• Surgical bone wax
It is used in preparing
surgical bone wax which
is used in controlling
bleeding from bone
surface.

13. Uses of beeswax
• Polishing furniture
Beeswax are dissolved
in turpentine for
polishing furniture

14. Uses of beeswax
Other uses include, the
making of
Candles, tooth paste,
crayon,
Water prove leather,
dental floss,

15. propolis
Honey bees collect
sticky resins that ooze
from the buds of some
trees and conifers.
USES OF PROPOLI
• It is used in ointment for
healing wounds and cuts.
• Taking propolis daily helps
in the prevention of
constipation
• When used in tooth
pastes it prevents mouth
and gum disorder such as
gum recession.

16. USES OF PROPOLIS
• In a small clinical study,
propolis mixed with
mulbera leaf decrease
blood sugar level in
patience with type two
diabetes .
A picture of dried
propolis taken at the
international stingless
bee centre.

17. Uses of royal jelly
• Royal Jelly: This is a blend of
secretions from the salivary
glands of the worker bee
and contains a high
concentration of vitamins
B5, B6, and amino acids and
is believed to be a potent
antioxidant, a special
rejuvenating substance that
promotes tissue growth,
muscle and cell
regeneration and it is
believe to be anti ageing
product.
• . Royal jelly contains
many insect growth
hormones and is valued
as a medicine, tonic or
aphrodisiac by people in
some parts of the world.
• Royal jelly has many
different components
including proteins, sugars,
fats, minerals and
vitamins.

18. Uses of pollen
• Bee pollen is
considered by
many health
experts to be a
perfect food due
to its high levels of
nutrients,
vitamins, protein,
and amino acids.
In fact, bee pollen
contains more
protein than any
other animal
• High in vitamins
A, B1, B3,
and B12, as well
as fatty acids,
carbohydrates,
trace minerals,
and at least 22
amino acids
essential for
muscle growth,

19. USES OF POLLEN CONT
• Antibacterial Agent
Studies have shown
that substances in bee
pollen are effective in
fighting certain
bacterial and viral
infections such as
giardia and salmonella
Bee pollen contains
compounds that aid the
body in fighting off
infection. High levels of
vitamins, antioxidants,
and essential minerals
give the body a needed
boost to ward off
infections, and increase
immune system
functioning

20. USES OF POLLEN CONT
. In addition, high levels
of antioxidants help
repair cellular damage
caused by foreign
pathogens and other
free radicals.

21. USES OF POLLEN CONT
• Immunity Booster
Bee pollen contains
compounds that aid the body
in fighting off infection. High
levels of vitamins,
antioxidants, and essential
minerals give the body a
needed boost to ward off
infections, and increase
immune system functioning. In
addition, high levels of
antioxidants help repair
cellular damage caused by
foreign pathogens and other
free radicals
• Cardiovascular Health
An antioxidant found in
bee pollen known as
Rutin, has been shown
to increase the strength
of blood vessels,
capillaries, and improve
circulation.

22. USES OF POLLEN CONT
• Cardiovascular Health
Bee pollen has proven
effective in lowering
cholesterol and triglyceride
levels, both which contribute
to good heart health. In one
study, participants who
ingested bee pollen
experienced an increase in
high-density lipoproteins, and
a decrease in low-density
lipoproteins, increasing
cardiovascular health
Bee pollen has also shown
to increase both white and
red blood cells, as well as
hemoglobin levels in
anemic patients. Bee pollen
has, however, been linked
to an increased risk of heart
attack in some individuals. If
you currently have a heart
condition, speak with your
doctor before taking bee
pollen

23. USES OF POLLEN CON’T
Other uses of bee
pollen include
 Cancer Fighting Properties
 Allergy Inhibitor
 Energy and Strength
Enhancement
 Weight Loss

24. VENOM
Venom is harvested by
submitting bees to
electric fields when
they feel the electric
shock , bees sting into a
metal gauze behind
which is a glass sheet.
This is left in place in
the hive for a few hours
to dry, after which the
dried venom is crapped
from the glass sheet

25. USES OF VENOM
• It is used in therapy
against bee sting allergy
• It use in apitherapy ,
especially for treatment
of rheumatism and
arthritis.

26. Bees brood
The bees brood is made
up of the EGGS, THE
LAVEA and the PUPAE.

27. USES OF THE BEES BRoOD
• In a few world areas,
people eat the brood
(eggs, larvae and pupae)
of honeybees. For
example, in Africa honey
hunters often eat the bee
brood as they plunder the
colony. In Asia, eating of
the brood of Apis florea,
Apis cerana, and other
species occurs widely..
In Asia bee brood is also
lyophilised and marketed
as a powder for health
foods and drinks.

28. BEES BREAD
• Bee Bread is actually
the main source of food
for most larvae and
bees. It is fed to all
larvae except those that
are selected to become
queens; the queen
larvae are fed royal jelly
instead

29. USES OF BEES BREAD
• Comprised of all essential
amino acids, high contents
of vitamins especially
vitamin K, enzymes, and
flavanoids, bee bread is
made of pollen mixed with
bits of honey, bee wax, and
bees'digestive enzymes and
is known to be useful in
treating anemia, hepatitis,
insomnia, stress, failing
memory, cholesterol and
disgestive tract disorder.
• Nowadays, in the shop
you can find bee bread
specially made for
promoting kids' physical
and mental growth. Bee
bread helps children in
improving memory,
weight gain and fights
obesity.

30. CONCLUSION
Products derived from
bees, that is from the
honey to the bees
bread are so enormous
that, it makes perfect
sense for an individual
seeking health and
financial freedom to
embark on apiculture.