The efficacy and contraindications of bee pupae

Most people have drunk honey, but in fact bee pupae can also be eaten. The whole body of a hornet is a treasure. It is generally divided into four parts: bee, pupa, wax and nest. The bee pupa can be used to make wine, which has the effect of dispelling wind and dampness and improving immunity. Bee pupae are rich in protein. Many people like to fry them and eat them, which can not only improve the body's immunity, but also have the effect of beautifying the skin.

Bee pupae are high-protein food.

1. Regular consumption of bee pupae can drive away cold, dispel wind and dampness, and treat gout.

2. Queen bee wine can cure various skin diseases

3. The "Yunnan Drone Bee Pupa Wine" is made of bee pupae as the main raw material and is carefully brewed with six Chinese herbal medicines such as ginseng, deer antler, scutellaria baicalensis, and donkey-hide gelatin. It has the effects of nourishing qi and blood, nourishing yin and supporting yang, and relieving fatigue. It can eliminate or relieve fatigue, restore normal life, and improve work efficiency for people who are overly tired due to excessive physical or psychological load.

4. Bee pupa wine can restore health for the following people:

(1) People who are prone to hypoxia and often suffer from headaches and migraines.

(2) People who lack energy, feel tired, have difficulty concentrating, and are easily fatigued.

(3) People with premature aging and memory loss.

(4) The elderly and infirm, and those recovering from illness.

(5) People with weak constitution and multiple diseases.

(6) People with rheumatic or rheumatoid diseases.

(7) People who suffer from weak waist and knees, decreased libido, or symptoms such as impotence and premature ejaculation.

(8) People with prostate hyperplasia and insufficient semen.

What are the taboos on eating bee pupae?

1. Silkworm pupae cannot be eaten without processing, and they cannot be eaten directly in cold dishes or salted.

2. Before eating, you must thoroughly wash the metabolic structure inside and outside the bee pupa, and do not eat too much;

3. Bee pupae that are not fresh, have changed color to black, are pink, or have a numbing or spicy taste are not edible;

4. Bee pupae have a peculiar smell and foul odor and cannot be eaten;

5. If the bee pupae are left for too long, more than one week in cold weather and more than 20 hours in hot weather, they cannot be eaten.

6. It is not advisable to eat bee pupae on an empty stomach;

7. It is advisable to choose fresh or live bee pupae for consumption. Eating too much rotten and spoiled bee pupae may cause poisoning.

8. People with a history of food allergies such as fish and shrimp should not eat it;

9. People with beriberi, damp-heat constitution, or phlegm-damp constitution should not eat bee pupae.

10. Young children should not eat bee pupae.

After understanding the taboos on eating bee pupae, you can choose whether to eat bee pupae according to your own situation.