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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (171g)

Recipe makes 1 servings

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bee pollen

Calories 0
Calories from Fat 0 (0%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g 0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g 0%

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Hay Fever Relief With Honey

Recipe #114364 | 5 min | 5 min prep | add private note
~Rita~

By: ~Rita~
Mar 25, 2005

Chewing the tops of comb honey stimulates the immune system due to minute amounts of pollen. Highly effective and useful for asthma sufferers as well. "Bee pollen is often referred to as nature's most complete food's."

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon bee pollen or 1 teaspoon honey comb
  • 6 ounces water (or your favorite smoothie) (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    During the season chew for 20 minutes a teaspoon of bee capping (tops) five to six times per day.
  2. 2
    Or blend bee pollen in your favorite smoothie.

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From: BethHallKelley

On Apr 17, 2008

I heard it is best to use local honey, in your area, because that is the allergens you are exposed to. Hope this helps.

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    From: mama's kitchen

    On Feb 22, 2006

    This is a great pick me up. I used bee pollen and let it dissolve under my tongue while sipping the water. Easy and nutritous remedy.

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    From: Barb Gertz

    On Apr 4, 2005

    I made this using bee pollen, as I was unable to find the honey comb. I really belive that this is helping my hay fever.Thank you Rita for posting this.

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