apitherapy

noun

api·​ther·​a·​py ˌā-pi-ˈther-ə-pē, ˌa- 

: the use of substances produced by honeybees (such as venom, propolis, or honey) to treat various medical conditions

Undaunted by warnings that the procedure is medically unproven … thousands of arthritis sufferers, multiple sclerosis patients and others rely on apitherapy for relief.

—Holly Ramer, The Chicago Tribune