Honey, tablets and cream made with one of nature's most talked-about ingredients: bee venom
Never heard of bee venom in honey? You're not alone. Here's the simple version: we take a tiny, measured amount of raw bee venom (collected without hurting our bees) and blend it into UMF Mānuka honey, chewable tablets and a rub-on cream, to support healthy joints, easy movement and everyday wellbeing.
Made in NZ · Researched since 1997 · Collected without harming bees
Bee venom honey is UMF Mānuka honey blended with a tiny, measured amount of raw New Zealand bee venom (apitoxin), naturally rich in melittin. ApiHealth also makes bee venom chewable tablets and a rub-on cream. People use them to support joint comfort, mobility and everyday wellbeing. The venom is collected using a patented, bee-friendly method, and every batch is lab-tested. These are natural wellbeing products, not medicines.
Bee venom? In honey? Let's answer what you're thinking.
If your first reaction was "hang on, what?", that's completely normal. Here are the three questions almost everyone asks.
Will it sting me or hurt?
No. We use raw bee venom, naturally high in melittin, in tiny, measured amounts, then blend it into honey, tablets or cream. You will not feel a sting. You simply taste honey, or use it like any normal supplement or skin cream.
Wait, is it actually safe?
For most healthy adults, yes. We process the venom inside Manuka honey, which our lab tests show calms down the part most people react to. The one important exception: if you are allergic to bee stings, this is not for you.
What is it meant to do?
People mainly use it to support comfortable joints, easy movement and general wellbeing. The active part of bee venom, a compound called melittin, is widely studied for its role in the body’s natural response to inflammation.
What you've actually landed on
Think of bee venom a bit like chilli. In large amounts it's a defence: it stings. But in tiny, controlled amounts, that same "kick" becomes something people have used for centuries to feel better. Scientists even have a name for the main active ingredient in it: melittin.
Our job is to take that tiny bit of nature's "kick", keep it raw and consistent, test it for strength, and put it into products you'll actually enjoy using. Here's how a bee's defence becomes a spoonful of honey:
Bees give a tiny amount of venom
We collect it gently at our own New Zealand hives. No bee is harmed, and they fly straight back to the hive.
We test the strength of every batch
Our raw venom is naturally rich in melittin (around 85%), and we check the strength of each batch in our own lab, so what you get is consistent.
We blend it into three easy formats
Honey you eat, tablets you take, and a cream you rub on. You choose whichever fits your routine.
No bees are harmed. Here's how.
This is the question we get the most, so let's be clear: collecting the venom does not hurt our bees. We use a gentle, patented New Zealand method (Patent No. 329585).
- Bees land on a special glass plate.
- A gentle pulse encourages a quick sting reflex onto the glass, not into skin.
- The venom dries on the glass surface.
- The bee simply flies back to the hive, completely fine.
Why people reach for it
People come to bee venom for a few simple reasons. Here's the honest, plain-English version of each, no over-promising.
Joints & easy movement
The most popular reason people try it. Melittin is studied for its role in the body’s natural inflammatory response, which is closely linked to joint comfort and staying mobile as you age.
Everyday wellbeing
A small daily spoonful in UMF Manuka honey is an easy, pleasant way to support general health, with the natural goodness of the honey itself along for the ride.
Skin and Youth
Used on the skin, bee venom is studied in skincare for supporting firmer, smoother-looking skin. Our cream is made for targeted, rub-on use on the spots you choose.
Three simple ways to use it
Same key ingredient, three formats. You don't need all three, just start with the one that fits your day.
Honey
Best if you want the easiest, most enjoyable option.
A measured dose of bee venom blended into UMF Manuka honey. Just take a spoonful a day.
Tablets
Best for convenient, consistent daily support.
Chewable tablets that pair bee venom with glucosamine, a popular joint-support ingredient. No fuss, no measuring.
Cream
Best for targeting one specific spot.
A rub-on cream for when you want to apply something directly to a particular joint or area of skin.
Is this backed by anything?
Bee venom has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, and modern researchers are actively studying its main compound, melittin, for how it interacts with the body's natural inflammatory response. We've been researching and refining New Zealand bee venom since 1997. To be completely honest with you: this is a natural wellbeing product, not a medicine. It is not a treatment or cure for any condition.
Is it right for you?
We'd rather you buy with confidence than feel misled. Here's who it suits, and who should check first.
A good fit if…
- Adults wanting to support joint comfort, mobility or everyday wellbeing
- People who prefer natural, bee-based products over synthetic ones
- Anyone who values New Zealand-made, lab-tested, traceable quality
- Those curious to try something genuinely different, backed by 25+ years of research
Please check first if…
- Allergic to bee stings or bee products? Please do not use bee venom products.
- Pregnant or nursing? Check with your doctor before starting.
- On medication or managing a health condition? Talk to your healthcare professional first.
- Thinking of giving it to a child? Ask your healthcare professional before you do.
Still wondering? Start here
Now that it makes sense… ready to try it?
Start with the honey for the easy, enjoyable route, the tablets for daily convenience, or the cream to target one spot. All made in New Zealand, all lab-tested.
Shop VENZ™ productsDisclaimer: ApiHealth products are intended to support general health and wellbeing. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Bee venom products are not suitable for anyone with a known allergy to bee stings or bee products. Always consult your healthcare professional before starting any new supplement or wellness product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a health condition.