Evidence supporting the use of: Bee products
For the body system: Lymphatics
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Bee products, such as honey, propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen, have been used traditionally in various cultures for their supposed health benefits, including immune support and general well-being. The use of bee products to support the lymphatic system specifically is rooted more in traditional and folk medicine practices than in scientific evidence. In traditional systems, these products are sometimes thought to help "cleanse" the body or promote detoxification, which is loosely tied to lymphatic health. However, in terms of scientific validation, studies focus more on their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties rather than direct effects on the lymphatic system. There is limited to no direct clinical evidence showing that bee products have a significant impact on lymphatic function, lymph flow, or lymphatic disorders. Most claims about their benefit for the lymphatic system are extrapolated from their general immune-modulating effects or their traditional use in tonics meant for holistic health. Therefore, while bee products have a long history of use in traditional medicine for overall wellness, their specific application for lymphatic support is not substantiated by strong scientific evidence but is more a matter of traditional belief and practice.
Other ingredients that support Lymphatics
AescinAHCC
Ajuga
Alfalfa
Alkylglycerols
Andrographis
Asteraceae
astragalus
bayberry
bee products
berry
bindweed
bittersweet
black-eyed Susan
blackberry
blue flag
boneset
Brassica
Bupleurum
bupleurum falcatum
burdock
Calendula
castor oil
cat's claw
Ceanothus integerrimus
chamomile
chaparral
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Citrus
citrus pectin
cleavers
Codonopsis
coriolus mushroom
coumarin
cowslip
cruciferous
culvers Root
cypress
cytokines
dandelion
deerbrush
dyer’s woad root
Echinacea
echinacea purpurea
elecampane
escin
figwort
fruit
fruit blend (proprietary)
Galium
ganoderma
garlic bulb
ginger
goldenseal
gotu kola
green tea
heal-all
Herb Robert
herbal blend (proprietary)
horse chestnut
Immortelle
Indian sarsparilla
jiaogulan
joe-pye
Kachnar
Laminaria
lemon
Lentinan
licorice root
Ligustrum
lingzhi
lobelia
Lomatium
maitake mushroom
marigold
Marshmallow
Monoterpenes
Mullein
Neem tree
Nettle
New Jersey Tea
noni
Ocotillo
onion
oregon grape
parsley
pau d'arco
Pluchea
Pokeweed
Polyporus
polysaccharides
punarnava
Queen's Delight
red clover
red root
reishi mushroom
rockweed
rosemary
Rubia cordifolia
Rubus
Ruscogenins
Ruscus
Sanicle
sarsaparilla
scrophularia root
Self-Heal
serratiopeptidase
sheep's sorrel
Spanish Needle
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
Stillingia
Sulfated polysaccharide
Sweet Clover
Taraxacum
Tayuya
Tea
Terpenoids
Thymus
Triterpenes
turmeric
typhonium
Typhonium flagelliforme
Watercress
Watermelon
Witch Hazel
Yarrow
Yellow Dock
Other body systems supported by bee products
Adrenal GlandsBlood
Brain
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Eyes
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Gums
Heart
Immune System
Intestinal System
Joints
Kidneys
Large Intestines (Colon)
Liver
Lungs
Lymphatics
Male Reproductive System
Mucus Membranes
Muscles
Nerves
Prostate
Reproductive System
Respiratory System
Sinuses
Skin
Small Intestines
Spleen
Stomach
Structural System
Teeth
Thymus
Thyroid Gland
Veins
