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Tincture of Bees

Tradition:
Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Powdered Bees
Rectified S.V. (60-80%)

Latin
Apis mellifera
Spiritum rectificans
Amount
1 oz. 
3 lbs.

Preparation:
Steep for 10 days, strain and keep.

Function:
Promotes Urine, clears Cold and Damp, Moves the Blood, Resolves Stasis

Use:
1. Urinary Obstruction
2. Edema, Fluid Retention
3. Ascites
4. Gravel and Stones
5. Chronic Nephritis
6. Rheumatism
7. Neuralgia
8. Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea
9. Scrofula
10. Tumors
11. Cancer
12. Topically to promote Hair growth

Dose:

10–15 drops, up to 20 or 30 drops, in an appropriate vehicle

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:

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Used to promote Urine in acute Urinary Obstructions and Edema, and to clear Gravel and Stones. It has been used for Chronic Nephritis, Ascites and Hydrothorax.
   
Also useful for Rheumatism and Neuralgia coming from cold and damp. It was also used to move the Blood and clear Stasis, to promote Menstruation, as well as for various toxic swellings including Scrofula, Tumors and Cancer. Applied topically to promote Hair growth.

It should be noted that dead Bees can be collected from Apiarists, it is not necessary to kill Bees.


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