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- Wax moth
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- Wax moth
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- Wax moth
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- Tincture of wax moth larvae
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- Tincture of wax moth larvae
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- Cooking tincture
Insect life cycle
Wax moths are two types of butterflies that belong to the family of real moths - a large wax moth and a small bee moth or bloodworm. Both species are pests of apiaries. This kind of moth found in the apiary.
The butterfly of the large bee moth has a wingspan of 2-3 cm. The front pair of wings is grayish-brown in color with dark spots and a fringed edge. The hind wings are slightly lighter. The protective color of the wings of the moth allows it to remain invisible on the bark of trees, since the mating process occurs outside the hive. Females return there to lay eggs.
After 5-8 days, wax moth larvae emerge from the egg laying. The length of the young individual is only 1 mm. The size of an adult is 1.8 cm. The larvae of the wax moth have a well-developed oral apparatus, feed on products detected by bees - honey, bee bread, and later wax. During the growing season moth larva can damage about 500 cells of cells. With a large population of wax moth larvae in the hive, they can eat brood, causing irreparable harm to the bee family.
Beekeepers lead the battle with wax moth butterflies in the hive, since one pest is able to give from 2 to 4 generations of offspring. The larva of a wax moth eats more than 0.4 g of wax for the entire period of its activity, which, when massed, brings enormous damage.
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Immediately after leaving the cocoon, the larvae are able to actively move and even crawl to another hive, breaking up to 50 m in a day. The larva gnaws passages in the wax combs, tightening the outer holes with threads. They prevent bees from reaching the pest.
After a month, the larvae migrate from the honeycombs and attach to the walls of the hive with thin silk threads. In crevices and other shelters, they turn into pupae.
Scientific studies of preparations from the large wax moth
Despite the fact that official medicine does not recognize the benefits of wax moth in the treatment of about 100 pathologies, scientific studies are carried out that confirm the therapeutic value wax moth medicines. The studies were conducted not only by I. Mechnikov, but also by many domestic and foreign scientists.What is wax moth and how it is useful, you can learn from the works of S.A. Mukhina. As a result of clinical studies of wax moth, the Institute of Biophysics of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR confirmed its useful properties in the restoration of damaged tissues of various organs. The problem of treating tuberculosis with the help of a wax moth medicine was studied by domestic scientists - professors A. Bogomolets, S. I. Metalnikov, Sinitsyn N.P. and others. Wax moth has interested and foreign scientists. Her study is carried out by the Institute of Phytopathology and Applied Zoology in Germany. Scientific research of wax moth continues today at the Academic Institutes - Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry. A.N. Frumkin, theoretical and experimental biophysics, Samara State University, etc.
They try to cultivate wax moth under artificial conditions on various nutrient substrates in order to obtain an extract from wax moth larvae on an industrial scale and at a lower cost.
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Wax moth serves not only for the manufacture of alcohol extracts. Hemolymph is extracted from immunized and non-immunized larvae, which is also used to treat pathologies.
The benefits of wax moth are evidenced by its centuries-old use in folk medicine. Honey moth has been known since ancient civilizations. The constant interest in the biogenic stimulator testifies to its effectiveness and ability to help in the treatment of severe pathologies.
Bioactive substances and their properties
The healing properties of the wax moth extract are due to those products that it absorbs in the larval phase. All about wax moth can be found out by studying the composition of active substances. The following bioactive substances were isolated from the larva:
- proteins;
- peptides;
- acetylcholine and serotonin;
- serine protease;
- free amino acids;
- mono- and disaccharides;
- low molecular weight growth factor;
- low molecular weight aromatic compounds;
- carbohydrates;
- fatty acid;
- metal ions, etc.
Wax moth contains protein-peptide complexes that have an inhibitory effect on the growth of gram-negative bacteria. These complexes of various molecular weights are able to penetrate into the cells of pathogenic microorganisms and inhibit the processes occurring in it. Wax moth inhibits the growth of hemolytic bacteria, some gram-positive microorganisms that cause toxic infections.
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The cuticle of the wax moth larva contains chitin, chitosan and their derivatives. These substances are easier and more economical to extract from insects than from the shell of marine inhabitants.
All substances that make up the larvae have a therapeutic effect on the human body. Wax moth is a natural raw material for the manufacture of medicines that is biocompatible, safe and has no restrictions on use. Wax moth preparation:
- has adaptogenic properties;
- enhances metabolism and energy metabolism;
- has cardioprotective properties;
- optimizes the rheological composition of the blood;
- increases micro and blood transport;
- normalizes blood glucose (lecithin);
- regulates lipid metabolism;
- has a lipolytic effect (methionine);
- regenerates tissues, stimulates the synthesis of elastin;
- prevents the formation of scar tissue (serine protease);
- normalizes blood pressure;
- possesses antibacterial, antimicrobial and antimycotic properties, etc.
Since beekeeping is developed in our country, the issue of industrial production of chitosan and a chitin-melanin complex from a cuticle of wax moth larvae is considered. A large wax moth is more suitable for preparing a medicine, since its larva is larger.
The use of the drug in traditional medicine
Due to the fact that drugs produced by the pharmaceutical industry have a side effect on the body, science turned to the search for alternative solutions in the field of medicine and biology. A traditional medicine is being studied - an alcoholic infusion of bee moth larvae. It was found that tincture is indicated for:
- treatment to prevent viral, inflammatory and colds (lysine, riboflavin);
- pathologies of the nervous system (stroke, Alzheimer's disease, neuritis, paralysis, dementia, cerebral hernia, etc.);
- heart and vascular diseases (myocardial infarction, hypertension, coronary heart disease, cardiomyopathy, angina pectoris, etc.);
- diseases of the respiratory system (pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, tuberculosis, tracheitis, bronchitis, etc.);
- liver diseases (jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis, etc.);
- pancreatic diseases (cancer, diabetes, pancreatitis);
- pathology of the vascular system (varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, obliterating endarteritis);
- joint diseases (arthrosis, arthritis, bursitis);
- skin diseases (rosacea, eczema, trophic ulcers, demodicosis, skin cancer);
- gynecological pathologies (adnexitis, anemia, infertility, placental insufficiency, etc.).
Wax moth extract is used in gerontology as a means of rejuvenation, which can reduce the manifestation of age-related dystrophic and degenerative changes in the human body. Shredded dried wax moth larvae and tincture of them are used in cosmetology as a natural peeling and biostimulant for skin and hair. Wax moth is part of some anti-aging cosmetics.
Serine protease - an enzyme that contains wax moth larvae, helps to reduce keloid scars, restores the structure of any tissue. The use of wax moth tincture for the treatment of purulent wounds and abscesses, ulcers and healing of postoperative sutures is based on these properties of tinctures and prevents the formation of scars and scars. Serine protease restores the heart muscle after a heart attack, brain tissue after a stroke and craniocerebral trauma, prevents the formation of adhesions and fibrous degeneration of lung tissue after pneumonia, pleurisy. The enzyme helps reduce caverns in tuberculosis.
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“Throughout adulthood, she suffered from varicose veins, chronic bronchitis, and hypertension. Things got worse with age. Her legs swelled and hurt so much after a working day that she could not sleep at midnight. My heart began to ache, the tides fainted. When I went to the doctor, I heard: “What do you want? Age!" But then a friend enthusiastically spoke about a new folk remedy - a tincture of wax moth larvae. I decided to try, because it will not get worse. After 2-3 months, all my sores began to bother me less. I went to the doctor. It turned out that both the pressure is normal and the cardiogram is good. The doctor did not even believe the results, once again forced to do an ECG. Now I drink the elixir with even more enthusiasm! ”
Tamara Ivanovna, Pskov
Wax moth is used to prepare athletes for competitions and restore the body after physical overload. Tincture is indicated after a serious illness, to persons engaged in mental and physical labor, elderly people and children as adaptogenic, anabolic, anti-stress, immunomodulatory, tonic and restorative.
Wax Moth Extract relieves toxicosis in the first trimester of gestation.
Amino acids in the composition of the drug can protect the body from toxins and the effects of ionizing radiation, radiation.
Those who take the preparation of beesworm larvae note an improvement in memory, an increase in working capacity and endurance.
The use of the extract of wax moth larvae for a growing child's body has been proven. The medicine promotes the growth, mineralization of bone tissue, increase the body's defenses.In pediatrics, tincture is used to treat the effects of birth injuries and abnormalities in the fetal development.
In cardiology, a wax moth tincture is used to protect the myocardium from the toxic effects of heart medications.
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“My husband suffered from tuberculosis and diabetes for 10 years. He underwent 2 lung operations and removal of fragments of 7 ribs. After chemotherapy, health completely worsened. Doctors refused to treat - they were discharged home with an open form and hemoptysis. After the second operation, they said that 1-2 years were left to live. Because of diabetes, the lungs crawled like a rotten rag. “Extra” for nine years he was given an infusion of wax moth. She grew larvae herself; it is impossible to find a ready tincture in our small town. And the familiar beekeepers only spat at asking about the wax moth. So, traditional medicine once again furnished the official one! ”
Elina Kharitonovna, Arzamas
Alcohol tincture of larvae is used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Enzymes that are involved in the digestion and wax are able to dissolve the protective membrane of Koch's bacillus, as a result - it dies from the action of antibiotics and cells of the immune system.
The benefit of wax moth in andrology is that the drug is used to increase potency, libido and treat male infertility. In urology, the drug is of great benefit in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Important!
You can not replace the use of traditional medicines with tincture of wax moth without the consent and recommendation of the attending physician.
Recipes for the preparation of drugs
There are many options for making tinctures from wax moth larvae. Here is a recipe tested in research laboratories. To prepare the medicine, adult larvae are taken before pupation. In a dark glass wide-necked vessel, 100 g of larvae are placed and 450 ml of 40% rectified ethyl alcohol are poured. In a dark place at a temperature of 20-25 ° C, the vessel was kept for 21 days with constant agitation until complete extraction of substances. The resulting infusion was filtered through a paper filter. The resulting brownish-brown liquid with a characteristic honey aroma should be stored at 4 ° C. Product properties are maintained for 1-3 years.
On the basis of the extract in folk medicine, an ointment is prepared. To do this, take:
- 30-40 ml of ready tincture;
- 200 g of sea buckthorn oil;
- 200 g comfrey oil;
- 50 g of propolis;
- 50 g of natural yellow wax.
The container with the ingredients is placed in a water bath and adjusted to a homogeneous state with stirring. Ointment is used externally.
To study the properties of an insect in science, homogenized wax moth larvae are used.
Recommended Dose
Take tincture of 15-20 drops in 0.5 cups of water half an hour before meals. The last dose is 3-4 hours before bedtime.
You need to start taking the extract with 2-3 drops. In the absence of allergic reactions to beekeeping products, bring the dose to the recommended one. Children are given the drug at the rate of 1 drop-1 year of life. From the age of 14, you can give tincture in an adult dosage. For various pathologies, the recommended dose of the drug is:
| Diagnosis | The number of drops per 10 kg of patient weight | Swing (per day) |
| Tuberculosis: | ||
| - without selection of sticks | 3 | 2-3 |
| - open form with the formation of caverns | 8 | 2-3 |
| Tachycardia, varicose veins, GB, IHD, myocarditis, angina pectoris, etc. | 3 | 1-2 |
| Osteochondrosis, bursitis, gout, sciatica | 3-5 | 2-3 |
| Bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia | 4 | 2-3 |
| ARI, SARS, asthma | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| For the prevention and enhancement of immunity | 2-3 | 1-2 |
After a heart attack, the reception of tincture of wax moth begins from 10 days against the background of standard therapy, 4 drops per 10 kg of body weight.
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“She began to take tincture of wax moth larvae after she had read about its magical properties in one of the rooms. I want to confirm once again that the tincture is valid! Whatever the doctors say, this is not self-hypnosis, but real help in old age.He stopped torturing cough, shortness of breath, pain in the pancreas and gall. My head stopped spinning, flickering "flies" in front of my eyes and ringing nasty in my ears. In the morning I get up vigorous and full of energy, in the evening I easily fall asleep. The girlfriends began to “poke” that I was flying like a lover. Now I’m no longer afraid to grow old, I believe that senility can be avoided even at my age! ”
Maria Mikhailovna, Odessa
The course of treatment is 3 months, since the drug has cumulative properties. Then take a break of 2 weeks and repeat the course. Monitoring the effectiveness of treatment is needed. After each course, you need to undergo a medical examination.
Tincture of wax moth even with prolonged use is not addictive and the emergence of strains of resistant microorganisms. Wax moth and its metabolic products are used to make dietary supplements.
