Royal jelly
Generic name: royal jelly [ ROY-al-JEL-ee ]
Drug class:Herbal products
What is royal jelly?
Royal jelly is a milky-white secretion produced by worker bees that helps nurture development of the queen bee. Royal jelly is also known as Apis mellifera, Bee Saliva, Bee Spit, Gelée Royale, Honey Bee Milk, Honey Bee's Milk, Jalea Real, Lait des Abeilles, or Royal Bee Jelly.
Royal jelly should not be confused with apitherapy, bee pollen, or bee venom.
Royal jelly has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating menopausal symptoms. Royal jelly may have been combined with other plants or extracts in a specific preparation to treat this condition.
Royal jelly has also been used to treat hay fever. However, research has shown that royal jelly may not be effective in treating this condition.
Other uses not proven with research have included treating premenstrual syndrome, infertility, high cholesterol, diabetic foot ulcers, stomach ulcer, pancreatitis, liver or kidney disease, asthma, skin disorders, and many other conditions.
It is not certain whether royal jelly is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Royal jelly should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Royal jelly is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
Royal jelly may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this product if you are allergic to royal jelly or if you have:
asthma or allergies.
Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have:
skin irritation or swelling.
It is not known whether royal jelly will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant.
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