5 Royal Jelly Remedies That You Should Know

Bees not only help keep the ecosystem in balance: they are also excellent collectors of natural products such as royal jelly or honey remedies.  These are famous for their therapeutic and revitalizing benefits.

There are several natural remedies based on royal jelly that will help you beautify your skin, fill you with energy and also improve your memory. Here we will tell you how to prepare them and take advantage of their benefits. Do not miss them!

What is royal jelly?

Royal jelly is a liquid substance manufactured by bees and that they normally use as food for the larvae. Likewise, it is beneficial for its contribution of proteins, fatty acids, minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins. 

According to a recent study, jelly has “exceptional biological characteristics, with a wide apitherapeutic spectrum and great demand in the pharmaceutical and food industry due to its nutritional properties.”

It can be consumed fresh and natural, although it can also be consumed in capsules or ampoules, but always after consulting the doctor and in moderation.

What are its benefits?

Among the benefits that we obtain from royal jelly we could highlight the following:

• Work up your appetite.
• Improves metabolism.
• Stimulates the nervous system.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Delays the aging process of the skin.
• Provides energy and  improves fatigue symptoms.

Do you have contraindications?

According to studies from the University of California, the consumption of royal jelly is contraindicated for people with obesity, asthma, hypertension, Addison’s disease and migraine. However,  its consumption for a period longer than 9 weeks is not recommended due to the amount of sugar it contains.

5 remedies with royal jelly

Thanks to its many properties and benefits, royal jelly is used to treat different conditions. Here are some royal jelly remedies that you can easily prepare at home. Take note!

1. Remedy to improve memory

This royal jelly remedy could help you be more mentally alert. That is, to  improve your memory in a natural way. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of soy milk (250 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (15 g).
• 2 teaspoons of pollen (10 g).
• 1 tablespoon of royal jelly (15 g).

Preparation

• First, heat the milk to your liking.
• Then mix all the ingredients very well.
• Consume in moderation.

2. Remedy for young and healthy skin

It is considered that this remedy can help to have a young and healthy skin. For this reason, there are those who incorporate it into their beauty routine and dermatological care.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of royal jelly (15 g).

Preparation

• First, apply 1 tablespoon of royal jelly to the area you want to treat.

• Rub in circles for several minutes.
• Leave on for half an hour and then rinse with plenty of water.

Recommendation

• Repeat the procedure at least 3 times a week.

3. Remedy for anemia

If your doctor has detected that you suffer from anemia or you just feel tired, try this remedy. It will help you feel more energetic.

Ingredients

• 1 beet
• 2 carrots
• 2 fresh nettle leaves
• 1 glass of water (200 ml).
• 1 teaspoon of pollen (5 g).
• ½ teaspoon of royal jelly (3 g).

Preparation

• First, process the water, the beets, the carrots and the two nettle leaves in the blender.
• Then strain the mixture to remove any residue from the leaves.
• Finally, add the pollen and royal jelly and stir well with a spoon.
• Consume in moderation.

4. Remedy for tiredness

If you feel tired and listless, try this royal jelly remedy.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of grapefruit juice (200 ml).
• 2 teaspoons of royal jelly (10 g).
• 1 cinnamon stick

Preparation

• First, take the glass of grapefruit juice and add the royal jelly to it.
• Next, blend the mixture and add the cinnamon stick.
• Finally, let it rest for 10 minutes.
• The ideal is to consume it on the days that you feel tired although you can take it whenever you feel like it, but in moderation.

5. Remedy for lack of appetite

There will be days when you may notice a full stomach without having eaten or just don’t feel like eating. Well, this infusion is precisely for those days. Keep reading!

Ingredients

• 1 glass of milk (200 ml).
• 2 tablespoons of royal jelly (30 g).
• 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder (15 g).

Preparation

• First, take a blender and add the milk, jelly, and cocoa powder.
• Finally, blend very well for a few seconds and voila!
• As a result, you will have a delicious drink to increase your appetite.

• To whet your appetite, consume half a glass before main meals.

In short, you can try some of these remedies with royal jelly and improve your well-being, but preferably after consulting with your doctor and, if he gives you his authorization, always keep moderation. In this way, you will ensure that you are doing the right thing for your body and for yourself.