Uses of Bee Venom Cream for Pain and Inflammation

What is bee venom

Bee venom (commercially known as Apitox or Apitoxin) is a mix of different compounds, traditionally used as a natural remedy to treat chronic inflammatory disorders.

Pain-Relief Benefits

Bee venom cream contains several active molecules, like peptides and enzymes, with the main components being melittin and phospholipase A2.

The peptides in bee venom have a systemic anti-inflammatory effect. It’s sold as a topical cream to apply on the area you want to treat with a gentle massage:

Other properties and benefits of bee venom

• Benefits for athletes and injuries: Bee venom is widely used by athletes as a remedy for acute and chronic injuries, like tendon inflammations and other wounds in different body areas. In this sense, it can be applied before a training session, which leads to:

• • Reduced joint pain.
  • Improved joint mobility.

• Benefits as a facial and cosmetic treatment: Its main active ingredients include the mentioned melittin and hyaluronic acid, which combine to promote a firming effect. On the other hand, they can be used for:

• • Acne treatment.
  • Eczema reduction.

Does bee venom cream have any contraindications?

This is a product for external use only, avoiding contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and/or irritated skin or wounds.

Sources

• Bee Venom: From Venom to Drug – PMC (nih.gov).