tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092802550057261614.post1428767458105270251..comments2023-11-02T02:02:50.253-07:00Comments on Treatment-Free Beekeeping - Parker Bees: Ethical DilemmaSolomon Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09892367435257421279noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6092802550057261614.post-43389328464921783482018-03-12T10:59:53.288-07:002018-03-12T10:59:53.288-07:00Exactly. Not only is there no scientific evidence ...Exactly. Not only is there no scientific evidence supporting the use of local honey for hay fever, there's actual evidence against it- only trace pollen in honey (well, that's enough, the homeopathics would say) and the pollens that cause allergies are from wind-pollinated plants. The fact that the Grandmother didn't include this in their remedy lore is also suspicious; why haven't we heard about this before the 90s? <br />I'm curious about the origins of this little myth, but not enough to try to track it down.<br />I agree with you about the placebo effect, and use pretty much the same language when<br />someone tells me how they were cured of seasonal allergies or recommends I try it, along with "Ahhh, interesting" or " well, my goodness" which seems to be universally placating and conversation stopping when repeated.<br />That IS a fuzzy ethical area I think, selling the honey to the believer, but unless there's intention to deceive I think you're in the clear. I wish I'd seen this post 2 years ago when you wrote it- I've been lonely in my belief that local honey for allergies is a crock. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279855238756513114noreply@blogger.com