Apitherapy Manual for Beehive Air Inhalation

From Idea to a Successful Apitherapy Practice

Today, an increasing amount of information and research is available on apitherapy, its methods, and its effects on the human body. However, there is far less practical knowledge about how to actually provide apitherapy services—what equipment and devices are needed, how to use and maintain them correctly, and how to develop a clear treatment protocol according to the purpose of the therapy.

This is precisely why this manual was created. It is an original work by beekeeper, certified NPK apitherapist, and innovator Matjaž Pogačnik. The manual is based on his many years of experience in beekeeping, apitherapy, and the development of devices and practical solutions for inhaling air from the beehive. Matjaž Pogačnik also provides a two-day certification course on the use of Medikoel apitherapy products, during which participants gain in-depth knowledge and take part in practical demonstrations of product use and apitherapy procedures.

Who Is the Manual Intended For?

The manual brings together all the essential information needed to make it easier to start an apitherapy practice. At the same time, it serves as professional support for using Medikoel apitherapy equipment and as a reference resource for experienced practitioners who wish to provide their services in a more structured, safe, and professional manner.

The manual focuses on beehive air inhalation as the primary therapy. It also recommends additional therapies that appropriately prepare or support the respiratory tract, thereby optimizing the overall effect of the treatment. Examples include the inhalation of propolis vapour and inhalation using a nebulizer.

The manual includes basic information on apitherapy, inhalation, aerosols, and vapours, and provides a more detailed overview of the additional products required to carry out apitherapy according to established protocols. It also covers procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and storing the equipment, safety measures, contraindications, actions to take in the event of allergic reactions, and the basic legal and ethical aspects of providing apitherapy services.

Two Key Products for Providing Apitherapy

The content of the manual is closely linked to the use of Medikoel apitherapy equipment, particularly its two most important apitherapy products: API AEROSOL II for beehive air inhalation and the Propo Steam propolis vaporizer. The manual helps readers understand how to prepare both devices, how the additional supporting equipment works, how to prepare the space properly, and how to carry out inhalation sessions safely, hygienically, and to a high standard.

Not Only Honey—Beehive Air Is a Product Too

Today, beekeepers are increasingly enhancing their activities through innovation and exploring new ways to harness the potential of their apiaries. When you begin to consider apitherapy as a new business opportunity, the manual provides clear guidelines, practical foundations, and concrete steps for its development. With the manual, setting up an apitherapy chamber becomes simple and accessible, as does the process of providing apitherapy services, since each section of the manual clearly defines the following:

1. Planning and organizing an apitherapy apiary: from a simple apitherapy chamber to larger spaces with multiple inhalation stations. The manual includes guidelines for creating relaxation and wellness experiences within an apitherapy apiary, complemented by graphic illustrations and concrete floor plan examples.
2. Description of the complete visit process: welcoming the client, completing a client form or questionnaire, preparing for and carrying out beehive air inhalation, the recommended duration and frequency of visits, and monitoring the client’s well-being.
3. Detailed apitherapy protocols: which protocol to select according to the client’s concerns or purpose of the visit, which products to use or apply, how long the therapy with each product should last, the breathing method during therapy, the number of repetitions, and similar guidance.
4. Products required to provide apitherapy according to the protocols: a description of each product, how it works, and its intended purpose in apitherapy.

In the manual, you will find:

– the fundamentals of apitherapy and beehive air inhalation,
– an overview of Medikoel apitherapy equipment and how it works,
– guidelines for setting up an apitherapy apiary,
– examples of different sizes and layouts of apitherapy spaces,
– practical instructions for carrying out inhalation sessions,
– procedures for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining the equipment,
– safety measures and contraindications,
– anaphylactic shock,
– legal and ethical guidelines for practitioners.

The manual does not replace a medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment. Apitherapy and beehive air inhalation are presented as complementary methods that support well-being, relaxation, and quality time spent in the natural environment of bees.