Title: Bee Sting Therapy: Overview and Benefits
Headings: What Is Bee Sting Therapy?
What Is Bee Sting Therapy?
Health Benefits
Psoriasis
Pain
Parkinson’s Disease
Frozen Shoulder
Arthritis
Side Effects, Risks, and Contraindications
A Word From Verywell

Content: In some cases, bee sting therapy can trigger anaphylactic shock, which is life-threatening. Given these safety concerns, it's crucial for anyone with a bee-sting allergy to avoid this treatment. Bee sting therapy is also known to cause pain, as well as such side effects as anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, changes in blood pressure, and heart palpitations. In addition, there's some concern that bee sting therapy may interfere with immune function. Because of the effect bee venom has on the immune system, caution should be taken with certain conditions, such as auto-immune disorders. In a single case study published in the Korean Journal of Internal Medicine in 2009, for instance, researchers suggest that bee sting therapy may contribute to the development of lupus (an autoimmune disorder). 11 ﻿ A 2011 report from the World Journal of Hepatology also warns that bee sting therapy may be toxic to the liver. 12 ﻿
A Word From Verywell
Due to the limited research, it's too soon to recommend bee sting therapy as a treatment for any condition. If you're considering using bee sting therapy in the treatment of a condition, make sure to consult your physician before seeking treatment. Self-treating and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences.