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Bee venom that heals and brings a tidy income

Venom collector

A bee venom collector uses an instrument to irritate bees in a bee hive in Utawala, Nairobi County.

Photo credit: Richard Maosi | Nation Media Group

By  Magdalene Wanja

Contributor

What you need to know:

  • Bee venom contains both anti-inflammatory and inflammatory compounds, including enzymes, sugars, minerals, and amino acids.
  • The demand for bee venom is set to go higher as a result of the increasing demand for natural and organic cosmetic products

Beekeeping is one of the ancient forms of economic activity, yet still an under-explored venture.

Most people get into the beekeeping business to sell honey as the only end product, ignoring the lucrative earnings that come with it.

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