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Talk:Apitherapy

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Should we perhaps move the info from Bee venom therapy and include it here then make that page a redirect? CrundyTalk nerdy to me 10:04, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

Definitely. "Apitherapy" appears to be the more common name - David Gerard (talk) 10:53, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

For the record, I don't have time to research it now, but I do think that there is some truth regarding honey and potential anti-biotic / anti-bacterial properties. Here's some legit looking stuff regarding that: http://www.worldwidewounds.com/2001/november/Molan/honey-as-topical-agent.html / http://www.physorg.com/news197112246.html Sen (talk) 15:32, 30 June 2010 (UTC)

A lot of woo has a small scientific truth behind it. The effects / dose tend to be unrealistic though. CrundyTalk nerdy to me 15:37, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
I recall asking PalMD about something from New Zealand & honey a couple of years ago. Searching .... 15:41, 30 June 2010 (UTC) SusanG Toast
Manuka honey, probably. CrundyTalk nerdy to me 15:43, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
Lots of shite here. CrundyTalk nerdy to me 15:43, 30 June 2010 (UTC)
here 15:45, 30 June 2010 (UTC) SusanG Toast