1st Edition

Apitherapy for Neurodegenerative Diseases

196 Pages 20 Color & 2 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

196 Pages 20 Color & 2 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This book explores the use of bee venom therapy, or apitherapy, in managing neurodegenerative diseases within naturopathic and traditional medicine. Once mainly used for pain-related disorders, apitherapy is now recognized for its therapeutic compounds and molecular mechanisms. With a long history in cultures such as Egyptian, Chinese, and Indian medicine, it is gaining renewed interest. However,... Read more
Section I: Apitherapy: Basic concepts, products and physiological roles on the body systems Chapter 1: Historical Perspective of Apitherapy Chapter 2: Basic Concept of Apiary and Apitherapy Chapter 3: Bee products Chapter 4: Physiological role of Apitherapy on body system Section II: Applications of Apitherapy in Neurodegenerative Diseases Chapter 5: Bee wax applications in neurodegenerative diseases Chapter 6: Honey comb applications in neurodegenerative diseases Chapter 7: Bee honey applications in neurodegenerative diseases Chapter 8: Bee venom applications in neurodegenerative diseases Chapter 9: Bee propolis applications in neurodegenerative diseases Chapter 10: Bee pollen applications in neurodegenerative diseases Chapter 11: Bee royal jelly applications in neurodegenerative diseases Chapter 12: Bee venom applications in brain cancer Chapter 13: Bee bread applications in neurodegenerative diseases Chapter 14: Bee drone brood applications in neurodegenerative diseases Section III: Apitherapy Entrepreneurship: Safety Concerns and Biotechnological Advances Chapter 15: Apitherapy Entrepreneurship: Innovations and biotechnological advancement Chapter 16: Safety and Adverse effects of Apitherapy (allergies, pain and inflammation)

Biography

Dr. Olugbemi Tope Olaniyan is affiliated with the Department of Physiology at Kwara State University in Nigeria and also holds a position at the College of Medicine, Korea University, in South Korea. His dual academic roles attest to his strong international collaboration and expertise in physiological research and education.

Dr. Abraham Olufemi Asuku is based at the Bioresources Development Centre under the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NABRDA) in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. His work is focused on biotechnology and bioresource innovation, with a background in applied biological sciences and research development.

Dr. Chioma A. Ohanenye serves in the Department of Anatomy at Rhema University, Nigeria. Her role in basic medical sciences demonstrates her expertise in human anatomy and medical education.