Bee milk, also known as royal jelly or bee queen jelly, is a secretion of worker bees and serves as food for the queen bee. When the newly born queen bee larva consumes royal jelly, it will develop into a queen bee. Otherwise, it will develop into a worker bee. Royal jelly is a light yellow or light orange-yellow viscous liquid, sweet in taste and fragrant, and it also has high medicinal value. Royal jelly needs to be stored at low temperature. Due to the effectiveness and functions of royal jelly, more and more people have started to consume it. Do you know more about the precautions for consuming royal jelly, such as who should avoid it and who it is suitable for?
People who should avoid royal jelly
People with long-term hypotension and hypoglycemia; during the early stages of surgery and during pregnancy; children and adolescents with normal development; those with excessive liver yang and obstructed damp heat, or those with high fever, severe vomiting, and jaundice-related liver diseases should not take royal jelly.
People who are suitable for royal jelly
Elderly people who are weak, have multiple illnesses, and are aging; women who want to remove spots and wrinkles and moisturize their skin; office workers who lack energy and are easily fatigued; hypertensive patients who are physically weak; and people with insomnia. Royal jelly is truly a "magical" substance. It has a strong appeal worldwide. Especially in China, it is almost considered as a representative of "high-end supplements".
Dosage and administration of royal jelly
(1) Dosage:
Toxicological tests have shown that royal jelly does not have any toxic side effects, therefore there are no strict dosage requirements for royal jelly.
1. For general nutritional health: 3-5 grams per day, once in the morning and once in the evening;
2. For weak individuals or during the recovery period of an illness: 6 grams per day, once in the morning and once in the evening (patients with gastric ulcers should not take it on an empty stomach to avoid acid irritation);
3. For seriously ill patients: 20-30 grams per day, three times a day;
4. For elderly individuals who are weak and have more severe symptoms, the dosage can be increased appropriately without causing any side effects. Patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary heart disease should take it in the morning or 2-3 hours before bedtime.
5. Be cautious when using it for adolescents and children.
(2) Administration:
1. Sublingual administration: Place the royal jelly directly under the tongue and let it dissolve and be swallowed.
2. Drinking with warm water: Dissolve the royal jelly in water that is not hotter than 50°C and drink it.
3. Mixing with honey: Mix the royal jelly and honey in a ratio of 1:5 or 1:10 (more honey is better for preservation) and consume 20-30 grams each time.
4. Soaking in alcohol: Mix the royal jelly and white wine in a ratio of 1:5 or 1:10, and shake well before drinking.
Dosage of royal jelly
(1) Royal jelly is a natural substance that can be directly consumed and absorbed by the human body. Generally, it is taken once in the morning and once in the evening, 3-5 grams each time, and it is more effective when taken on an empty stomach. It can be taken by dissolving under the tongue or by drinking with warm water. Do not heat it before consumption.
(2) For elderly individuals who are weak and have more severe symptoms, the dosage can be increased appropriately without causing any side effects. Patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and coronary heart disease should take it in the morning or 2-3 hours before bedtime.
(3) Royal jelly has a unique taste. To improve the taste and make the nutrition more comprehensive and the quality more stable, it can be prepared as royal jelly honey. Generally, mix 1000 grams of honey with 100-200 grams of royal jelly, take it once in the morning and once in the evening, 10-20 grams each time, and drink it with warm water. The prepared royal jelly honey can be stored in the refrigerator.
(4) Sublingual administration: Take a small amount of fresh royal jelly (2-5 grams) and hold it under the tongue for better effect.
(5) For health maintenance: Take 1000 grams of high-quality honey and add 100-200 grams of fresh royal jelly. Mix well and store it in the refrigerator. Take it once or twice a day, 20 grams each time, with warm water or by dissolving in water. If there is any discomfort, it can be taken after a meal. It is better to stir or shake before taking, as royal jelly has a lower specific gravity and tends to float. For treatment purposes, 300-500 grams of fresh royal jelly can be added to every 1000 grams of honey.
Precautions for consuming royal jelly:
1. Royal jelly is best taken on an empty stomach for better absorption.
2. Healthy children should not consume excessive amounts of royal jelly, and those who are allergic to pollen should be cautious.
3. Only by persistently taking royal jelly can it be effective. Excessive consumption not only cannot be completely absorbed by the body, but also can cause metabolic disorders.
4. In the initial stage of taking royal jelly, some people may experience dry throat, abdominal sounds, diarrhea, nausea, and other reactions. In fact, this is the royal jelly adjusting the body's metabolism, enhancing physiological functions, and eliminating toxins and waste products. In traditional Chinese medicine, this is called a "healing crisis" and is a sign of improvement. Therefore, it should not be discontinued at this time, but only the dosage should be reduced. Generally, after about a week, the "healing crisis" will diminish or disappear.
Although royal jelly is a good thing, it is important to pay attention to the suitable and unsuitable individuals for consuming royal jelly, the dosage of royal jelly, the amount of royal jelly to be consumed, and the precautions for taking royal jelly. These small pieces of knowledge must be taken into consideration. The above are a few points that I have described for you, hoping that they will be helpful to you.
