From: "Scot Mc Pherson" > Bee sting therapy works for arthritis relief because it is a histamine and chronic inflamatory. " An item in UK's Beecraft mag, Dec 2004, says " Reasearchers in South Korea have indicated that mellitin, a powerful anti-inflammatory and the principle peptide in bee venom, could be the agent behind venom's anti-arthritic effects." Does that seem likely? Robin Dartington :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::