Merva bee: application and what it is in beekeeping, harvesting and storage

The final stage of pumping honey from the hives is the melting of wax combs. After the end of the wax separation process, an organic substance called merva remains, containing almost all beekeeping products. Due to the unique composition of Merv, bee has found its application in many branches of agriculture, cosmetology, traditional and folk medicine. How and why this bee product is used, we will understand further.

What is merva in beekeeping

To properly use the natural gift, you need to find out what merva is and where it comes from.This substance is a by-product remaining after melting the wax from the honeycomb, and until recently did not enjoy the attention it deserves. But in vain, because the composition of the merva includes pollen, larvae, bee glue, small particles of honeycombs, honey and many other useful residues of beekeeping products.

The substance is characterized by a dark brown or black color and a loose texture with small lumps.

Important! The process of melting wax from honeycombs is carried out at a temperature slightly below 100 degrees, but all useful substances in merv retain their structure, unique chemical and biological composition.

Useful properties

Merva contains a huge amount of vitamins, minerals, nutrients and nutrients.

After processing, the bee product is used in the following industries:

• in agriculture - for the manufacture of fertilizers and dressings;
• in veterinary medicine - for the treatment and feeding of animals and birds;
• in traditional and folk medicine - for the preparation of various ointments, compresses and infusions;
• in the cosmetics industry, skin care products are made on the basis of Merva.

Due to the high content of wax particles, the by-product of beekeeping is attractive to the wax moth. After processing the wax, the moth releases an enzyme called cerase, which decomposes harmful substances and bacteria that remain in the structure of the merva.

Decoctions and infusions based on this enzyme are widely used in folk medicine.

1. He alth drinks strengthen the immune system of the human body.
2. Promote blood formation processes.
3. Improve the functioning of the digestive and cardiovascular systems.
4. They are directly involved in the metabolic processes of the body.
5. Have a general strengthening effect.
6. Reduce inflammation, restore reproductive properties.
7. Have a healing and analgesic effect.

Infusions based on natural substances are used in the complex treatment of tuberculosis and other diseases of the respiratory organs.

Fact! Thanks to the enzyme that the moth produces, Merva is able to destroy Koch's shelf, which is the causative agent of tuberculosis.

Types of Merva

Depending on the initial processing, the bee product is divided into 2 types.

1. Apiary merv is characterized by a high content of wax and other substances that cannot be extracted from a bee product at home.
2. Experienced beekeepers send a well-dried natural product to special wax factories, where the maximum amount of useful and nutritious substances is squeezed out of the resulting material, and the liquid itself is used in agriculture and animal husbandry. Such a measure is called factory.

In a liquid state, bee pulp is used to fertilize plants and feed farm animals and birds.

What is it used for?

After extracting the wax from the honeycomb, most beekeepers refuse to further process secondary raw materials, send the merv to a landfill. But this approach is not correct, because the product contains many useful and nutritious substances. In what other industries natural material is used and what it is used for, we will understand further.

In beekeeping

Experienced beekeepers use recycled product to fumigate bee hives. To do this, beeswax is dried and added in small pieces to smokers. Such smoke has a beneficial effect on the behavior and he alth of bees.

In agriculture

In the factory, after cleaning the merva, a liquid enriched with vitamins, nutrients and useful substances remains:

• in horticulture, this liquid is used to fertilize and feed cultivated plants and flowers;
• in agricultural animal husbandry, a liquid substance is added to the feed of animals and birds, such top dressing improves the he alth of livestock, helps in the treatment of many diseases;
• in dry form, natural material is used as root dressing for various crops.

Important! Garden strawberries and strawberries fertilized with a dry or liquid fertilizer based on bee products increase yields and improve palatability.

In folk medicine

Due to the valuable composition of beeswax and its enzymes, the natural product is used to strengthen the immune system, treat the respiratory system and the musculoskeletal system.

1. Lotions and hot compresses relieve pain and relieve inflammation during exacerbation of joint diseases.
2. Merva-based ointments are used to heal wounds and traumatic lesions.
3. Extracts and concentrated extracts from the bee product are included in the complex treatment of gynecological diseases and in the restoration of childbearing functions.

Infusions from merva support the proper functioning of the heart and blood vessels, have a beneficial effect on hematopoiesis.

Important! Use medications with extreme caution. Any bee products can cause allergic reactions, are contraindicated for people with high blood sugar.

In cosmetology

Merva contains many valuable ingredients that promote skin rejuvenation. Based on the bee product, various creams, masks and balms are made. It is recommended to add the substance when taking a hot bath.

Advice! Compresses and masks from the gift of bees cleanse the skin, restore its he althy color and elasticity.

Procurement and storage

In addition to the above industries, the bee product is used for the production of natural dyes for leather, the manufacture of shoe and parquet care products.

After extracting the wax, the bee product is thoroughly dried in a dry, well-ventilated area and placed in closed containers for further storage.

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