Dr. Bridget Goodwin

Apitherapy is a natural treatment method, traditionally used in various parts of the world, which is based on the use of bee products or variety of their preparations in prevention and treatment of various chronic diseases. In apitherapy course, the various bee products such as propolis, pollen, bee bread, royal jelly, bee venom, honey, beeswax, their composition in bioactive compounds, and their multiple therapeutic effects are presented.

Apitherapy Course Outline

-Bee Products and their therapeutic applications

-Bees in Pre-history

-Bee Products for Health and Nutrition

-Botanical Origins of Medicinal Bee Products

-Medicinal honey- A Rich Diversity of Benefits Internationally

-Medicinal Benefits of Honey- Antibacterial

-Medicinal Benefits of Honey- Wound Healing

-Medicinal Honey of the World- Argan

-Medicinal Honey of the World- Tualang

-Medicinal Honey of the Word- Pine Honey

-Medicinal Honey of the World- Acacia Honey

-Assignment 1 – Medicinal Honey from Various Countries

Propolis– Background and Pharmacological Modes of Action

-Different Varieties of Propolis from around the World

-Propolis- effects of Propolis on Cancer

-Antioxidants and polyphenols identified in Propolis

-Assignment 2 – Pharmacological actions of bee propolis

-Bee Venom- History and Therapeutic Applications

-Bee Venom- Method of Action – Immune Boosting

-Bee Venom Treatment for Arthritis

-Bee Venom and Chemotherapy

-Anti-cancer effects of Products Other Than Bee Venom

-Neurodegenerative Diseases and Mental Health

-Bee Venom for the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

-Bee venom for the Treatment of Arthritis

-Bee Venom for Dermatological Applications

-Apitherapy for Lyme Disease

-Apitherapy for Fertility

-Bee Pollen. Royal Jelly. Bee Bread

-Apitherapy for Animals- Veterinary Applications

-Apitherapy in China. Beehive Air Therapy

-Assignment 3 – Bee Venom and its Pharmacological Applications

Apitherapy. Level I

Apitherapy. Level II

Apitherapy. Level III