Welcome to The American Apitherapy Society Inc.

You have come to this website probably because you are looking for an alternative or complementary form of health care.  You may well find answers in the work of the American Apitherapy Society (AAS), which promotes an approach that goes beyond traditional Western medicine.  Apitherapy, a holistic medicine, relies on natural products of the beehive to improve and maintain health and to alleviate pain and disability, whether from injury or illness. AAS is a community of people dedicated to using the products of the beehive.  Apitherapy includes Bee Sting Therapy, also known as Bee Venom Therapy.

Founded in 1989, AAS is known throughout the United States as well as the world, for our courses and conferences, our Journal, our Network, our Website, for the support we give to the public and for the benefits our members receive. Learn more about Apitherapy, about AAS and join AAS.

What is Apitherapy?

APITHERAPY, or "bee therapy” (api is from the Latin apis meaning bee and therapy from the Greek word meaning “caring service”) is the medicinal use of products made by honeybees.  This therapy includes Bee Sting Therapy, also known as Bee Venom Therapy.

PRODUCTS OF THE HONEYBEE include bee venom, honey, pollen, royal jelly, propolis, beebread and beeswax. 

SOME OF THE CONDITIONS TREATED (not in any special order) are: multiple sclerosis (MS), arthritis, wounds, pain, gout, shingles, burns, tendonitis, and infections.

Today, an increasing number of people are turning to complementary forms of health care, such as Apitherapy, as growing scientific evidence suggests that various bee products promote healing by improving circulation, decreasing inflammation, and stimulating a healthy immune response......read more

News & Events

2009 Charles Mraz Apitherapy Course & Conference & AAS 20th Anniversary Celebration,  Dec. 4-6, NY: The AAS will hold its Annual CMACC (Charles Mraz Apitherapy Course and Conference) and the AAS 20th Anniversary Celebration on Dec. 4-6, 2009, at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, Flushing Center, NY. ...Read More

SPEAKERS AT CMACC BANQUET FRI. NIGHT, DEC. 4TH: To celebrate AAS's 20th Anniversary, you will be able to hear about AAS's past and about future plans ...Read More

AAS is Going Digital!: How will this change affect you as an existing member or you, as a potential member? ...Read More

Featured Testimonials

Bee venom therapy for MS - Who could have predicted my diagnosis of MS in early 2000? At 53 I was healthy and fit and joyous, ready to begin the next adventurous phase of my life....Read More
BVT for Arthritis - At age 68 I have long tried to stay in physical shape by playing racquetball twice a week, occasionally walking 18 holes of golf, and hiking.....Read More
BVT for a hand injury. - My wife, Joan, age 50, has had epilepsy since she was 18. There is no warning when she is about to a have seizure, and she often falls unexpectedly....Read More
Cushing’s Disease - Last February my sister in Minneapolis asked me to treat their beloved dog, Snickers, for Cushing’s disease.....Read More