TFS encourages use of bee venom for enhanced immunity

GEITA: THE Tanzania Forestry Service (TFS) has urged Tanzanians to adopt bee venom as a natural alternative for boosting immunity against both infectious and non-infectious diseases.

TFS Senior Conservator from the Silayo Tree Plantation in Geita District, Mr Juma Mdoe made the recommendations recently in an exclusive interview with the ‘Daily News.’

Mr Mdoe said that scientific research has shown that bee venom contains various compounds that, when introduced into the human body, can help strengthen the immune system.

“Some major components of bee venom are melittin, apamin, hyaluronidase, phospholipase and histamine.

“When bee venom compounds are injected into the body, may stimulate, activate and boost the immune, which helps to fight diseases,” he said.

Mr Mdoe said preliminary research has shown that some compounds of bee venom may have anticancer effects as well as alternative treatments for chronic conditions.

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“Some people who seek alternative treatments for chronic conditions have reported positive experiences with bee venom therapies,” he said.

He further added that bee venom can help alleviate bodily swelling issues and also contains components of collagen, which are essential for improving skin health.

“Additionally, bee venom has compounds that are effective in combating various viruses, including those resistant to serious illnesses,” Mr Mdoe said.

Mr Mdoe urged Tanzanians who are willing to visit TFS specialists for further bee venom vaccination education not to hesitate.

He warned Tanzanians against engaging in reckless use of bee venom, advising them to follow proper procedures and guidelines to avoid health risks associated with it.

A beneficiary of the Bee Venom Vaccination, Ms Lissa Richard, made it clear she was interested in this alternative therapy and promised to frequently visit TFS offices to access it.

On her part, Ms Peris Bogo acknowledged that since learning about the process of bee venom vaccination, she intends to pursue it continuously, as the pain from bee stings is not significantly different from clinical injection.