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.
Month: September 2017
Once Tooth Blings Were In Vogue
The Mayans replaced their teeth with false teeth carved out of a ceramic material sourced out of sea shells called nacre or mother of pearls. These replacements with gem-studded teeth were not part of a dental treatment but for cosmetic effect. This procedure would have affected their eating habits but could have improved their smile.