Bee pollen
Generic name: bee pollen [ BEE-PAW-len ]
Drug class:Herbal products
What is bee pollen?
Bee pollen is made from bee saliva, and plant pollens and nectar collected by worker bees. Bee pollen is also known as Buckwheat Pollen, Extrait de Pollen d'Abeille, Maize Pollen, Pine Pollen, Polen de Abeja, Pollen d'Abeille, Pollen de Sarrasin, and other names.
Bee pollen should not be confused with apitherapy, bee venom, or royal jelly.
Bee pollen has been used in alternative medicine as an aid to increase stamina and improve athletic ability. However, research has shown that bee pollen may not be effective in increasing athletic performance.
Other uses not proven with research have included premenstrual syndrome, premature aging, hay fever, nosebleeds, joint pain, painful urination, prostate problems, stomach problems, and other conditions.
It is not certain whether bee pollen is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Bee pollen should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
Bee pollen 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.
Bee pollen 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 bee pollen if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider if it is safe for you to use this product if you have allergies (especially to bee stings or other bee products).
It is not known whether bee pollen will harm an unborn baby. However, there has been some concern that bee pollen may stimulate uterine contractions. Do not use this product if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether bee pollen passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this product if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
How should I take bee pollen?
When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner wh...
