Many beekeepers and avid beekeepers know that wax moths are one of the main pests of honeycombs for bees. However, this individual also has useful properties. Fireweed is used to create medicines that have been extremely popular in folk medicine since ancient times. Even in Ancient Egypt and Greece, the valuable qualities of such a pest were known.
Wax moths and their larvae serve as raw materials for the manufacture of special traditional medicine. It can be prepared at home using a special recipe. Wax moth larvae can be used to make various preparations suitable for the treatment of many diseases. Forms of medicinal raw materials:
- extract;
- ointment;
- alcohol tincture;
- water infusion.
Healing properties
Preparations created from wax moth larvae, namely ointments, infusions and extracts, have unique medicinal properties, for example:
- have an antibacterial as well as antiviral effect;
- improve blood circulation, help improve metabolism in the human body;
- help to resolve scars after a heart attack;
- stimulate the functioning of the immune system;
- stimulate testosterone production in men with reduced libido;
- normalize sound and healthy sleep, and also improve the condition of the nervous system;
- used in the treatment of the male prostate, have a positive effect on the human reproductive system;
- increase mental activity and improve brain processes;
- restore muscles after heavy loads.
If you follow the instructions for use, you can quickly relieve unpleasant symptoms and recover from many diseases. Please consult your doctor before use.
Features of wax moth
The wax moth is a completely unremarkable butterfly, small in size and gray in color. Despite this, it poses a serious threat to beekeepers. This insect is distinguished by the fact that it produces an aroma similar to the aroma of honey. Because of this, the bees do not touch her, mistaking her for one of their relatives, which allows her to freely enter the hives.
In fact, for bees, this adult butterfly does not pose any danger, but its larvae, emerging from the eggs laid by this butterfly in honeycombs, are capable of destroying everything that the bees bring. After they are born, they begin to feed on honey and beebread, and then, as they grow older, they begin to eat the honeycombs themselves and the remains of the cocoon.
Since they mainly feed on wax, they damage bee honeycombs, enveloping the affected areas with thin, silk threads. In addition, they feed on honey and brood and damage frames and insulation. When there are too many larvae, they begin to eat each other. The vital activity of such parasites negatively affects bee colonies, as a result of which the bees often die or may simply leave such a hive. As for the caterpillars, they become useful from a medical point of view. Moreover, this does not concern official medicine.
Interesting Facts! This type of moth has been known for a long time and, just as long ago, it was used for medical purposes. As far as we know, the amazing properties of wax moths were known back in the 17th century. Or maybe earlier. In those days, the tincture of this insect was used by healers to treat heart disease.
Tincture of wax moth (moth)
Breeding moths
To breed wax moth larvae for treatment, you need to create conditions suitable for this. First you need to pick up an empty hive. For this purpose, you can use a wooden box with frames. It needs to be maintained at a suitable temperature, namely 25-35 degrees Celsius. You will need frames with beebread and honey, and in the box you need to make a peephole into which butterflies will fall.
To breed wax moths at home, you can use the attic. To speed up the process, special frames are used that are affected by this pest. It is advisable to spray the hive with water to ensure an appropriate level of humidity. In some cases, additional insulation is required.
A wax moth butterfly lives no more than thirty days. When she is three hours old, she begins to actively copulate and reproduce. The moth is an underdeveloped insect that does not have an oral cavity or a digestive system.
When collecting larvae, you must be careful not to damage them. Movements should not be sudden or strong. To carry out the selection, you will need a sieve for honey products, thanks to which large individuals remain and small ones fall.
This business idea will appeal to people who are patient. Mainly for those who have their own apiary. However, those who can get hold of old unnecessary frames with dark-colored honeycomb should not give up this idea. It is they who will serve as a food supply for the larvae of the moth or large wax moth.
The idea of the business is to grow medicinal larvae of these insects. In folk medicine, larvae have been used since ancient times as a medicine. For example, back in the old days they were mixed into the food of patients suffering from tuberculosis, elderly people, or women expecting a new addition to the family. Today it is known that the extract called LVM, obtained from the bodies of larvae, is a powerful immunomodulator, and also has many other healing properties.
Quite often you can see in stores or pharmacies a separate stand completely dedicated to beekeeping. Among the apiary products there are also jars with alcohol tinctures from moth or wax moth larvae. Quite often, infusions can be made at home.
Minimum required to get started
Minimum required to get started
To grow these insects you need:
- wax base;
- leftover honey;
- beebread;
- old polished honeycombs.
It is necessary to maintain a constant temperature in the hive at thirty degrees Celsius and protect the larvae from exposure to drafts and light. These conditions are extremely easy to comply with. You can use a cabinet made of fireproof material at home. Screw several light bulbs into it, which will be covered with sand in a tin can. The number of light bulbs will be selected exclusively experimentally. An excellent way out of the situation would be to use a thermostat used in incubators.
The process has started
The honeycombs containing the larvae are broken into several parts and poured into prepared boxes. In one spring-summer season, three generations of larvae will be obtained. Each generation will leave about 2 thousand eggs. Given the agreed temperature, the full life cycle will be exactly 47 days:
- egg – 8 days;
- larva – 30 days;
- pupa – 9 days.
It is precisely the formation of a pupa that cannot be allowed. It is necessary to remove the larva before this moment.
Preparing the infusion
Then the goods are sorted using a honey filter. The top sieve will stop overgrown larvae. They must be returned back to breed. All those listed will remain in the last sieve. The infusion will be prepared from them. Anything smaller in size, from 10 to 15 mm. will be left to ripen.
Preparing the infusion
Commercial larvae are filled with alcohol (70%) in a ratio of 1:4. For one part of larvae there are four parts of alcohol. The infusion is stored at a slightly lower temperature. If necessary, the infusion can be made at either 5% or 25%. In this case, you need 5g. larvae or 25g. take 100 ml. 70% alcohol.
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Features of the extract
To prepare a medicinal extract, it is necessary to use a suitable proportion of ingredients, namely:
- 10 parts 70% alcohol;
- 1 part wax moth larvae.
Preparation is carried out as follows:
- the raw materials are placed in a darkened glass container;
- pour in alcohol;
- Leave the infusion in a dark place for 7 days.
An extract made in this way resembles a propolis infusion. Before use, it is dissolved in water or cow's milk. You need to take it according to a strict dosage, namely fifteen to twenty drops. Before use, you should familiarize yourself with possible side effects and contraindications for use. The dosage of the drug depends on the age of the patient and the degree of the disease.
Infusion
To create a mild version of the infusion, you can use an excellent recipe. This treatment method is suitable for people who have problems with the gastrointestinal tract. To prepare the medicine you will need the following components:
- 1.5 kilograms of natural honey;
- 200 ml of infusion made from bee propolis;
- 50 g wax moth.
The infusion should be ten percent. It is taken one spoon thirty minutes before meals no more than twice a day. Excellent for the treatment and prevention of pulmonary diseases.
If the infusion is prepared using vodka, you need to choose it correctly. Vodka should not contain any impurities or additives. The method of application depends on the type of disease.
Prepare the following ingredients:
- one liter of vodka;
- 200 grams of larvae.
The infusion is created according to the following algorithm:
- pour vodka over the larvae;
- leave for two weeks in a dark room;
- shake the container regularly;
- after a specified period, the liquid is filtered;
- One liter of water is poured into the infusion.
Take ½ teaspoon 45 minutes before dinner and breakfast. Over time, the dosage increases (provided there are no side effects).
Instructions for using wax moth
Not all manufacturers include descriptions of the drugs. During treatment, you must adhere to certain rules. To determine your reaction to a medicine:
- You should take a quarter of the dose and observe the condition during the day;
- in the absence of negative reactions - swelling, itching, irritation of the mucous membranes, continue treatment;
- on the second day use half the dosage, on the third – 3/4;
- further, in the absence of side effects, use 2 times a day.
Inside
Taking the drug orally requires its own approach. It is necessary to correctly calculate the dosage to avoid complications. It is advisable to take into account:
- take the tincture half an hour before meals or an hour after;
- dosage – 3 drops per 10 kg of body weight;
- for prevention - a single dose, for treatment - twice a day;
- the tincture is diluted with water, milk - 30 ml;
- It is not recommended to drink before bed due to its tonic effect;
- course of treatment – 3 months.
Externally
The method of using drugs for topical use depends on the problem to be solved. Creams and ointments are used in different ways, depending on the disease. Funds in this form:
- for cosmetic purposes, apply a thin layer in the morning and an hour before bedtime, removing excess with a paper napkin;
- for the treatment of burns, wounds, frostbite, hemorrhoids, boils, apply for an hour;
- for colds, rub into the chest and back until absorbed;
- for joint pain, apply to the affected area for half an hour.
Indications for use and contraindications
There are certain indications for the use of a tincture based on wax moth larvae. You can start this method of treatment for the following diseases:
- infertility;
- rehabilitation after stroke;
- bronchial asthma;
- thrombophlebitis;
- oncology;
- chest pain;
- haemorrhoids.
There are also contraindications to taking the extract:
- pregnancy period;
- lactation (breastfeeding);
- childhood;
- conditions when the use of alcohol tinctures is prohibited.
Before you start using these medications, study all contraindications and visit a doctor. Get tested if necessary. Use the tincture only as prescribed by your doctor, strictly following the dosage. Otherwise, complications may arise.
Where is wax moth tincture sold?
As far as we know, this tincture is not produced legally by pharmaceutical companies. As a rule, it is done either by the beekeepers themselves, or by individual private companies that sell beekeeping products.
In other words, these products are not licensed or tested, so they can easily harm human health, since no one knows exactly in what doses the tincture should be consumed. In this regard, we can safely say that it is impossible to buy this miracle medicine in any pharmacy. Anyone who wants to try the tincture on themselves can use the services of a familiar beekeeper or the Internet, where you can buy literally everything. Although the Internet is such a thing where any counterfeit can be planted, after which it will be impossible to find any leads, and the result can be very disastrous.
Interesting to know! Many readers claim that after a long search they managed to find a miracle remedy from a beekeeper friend.
There are some companies that produce a similar tincture, but they sell it without instructions for use. Therefore, taking such medications is very dangerous for health. You should always pay attention to this when purchasing such medicines.
