Materials derived from insects and plants were frequently used in healthcare. The honeybee is an insect that has been of great importance to human society since ancient times across various cultures. Anytime you take a bite of a fruit or vegetable, it is highly likely a honeybee was an important cog in the growth of that produce. Honeybees are excellent pollinators. The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that bees pollinate 80% of our crops. Bee-based products are widely used in food and medicine. Bee materials used in these products include honey, bee pollen, royal jelly or bee milk, bee venom, propolis, beeswax, and silk.