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The Journal of the Royal Institute of Thailand Volume IV - 2012 88  treatment, bee pollen is used to cure allergies by giving to patients in small amount then gradually increase the quantity as a way to help the body develop pollen immunity. In Europe, bee pollen is used to protect and relieve complications of fl u. Moreover, bee pollen is also an ingredient of many cosmetics such as facial cleanser, foundation, and care skin cream. Bee pollen can also be used as hair nurture to remain sleek and glossy, and anti-dandruff through adding it into shampoo and pomade. Organic Beeswax: In general, natural wax is categorized into three types; animal wax, plant wax, and mineral/petroleum wax. Beeswax is classi fi ed as animal wax. The pure beeswax can only be derived from a bee comb. Beeswax composes of several types of chemicals which are released from a beeswax gland located on a dorsal of bee’s abdomen. Beeswax has a very interesting history beginning at the opening of the pyramid in Egypt. There was a discovery of beeswax at the place where Egyptian people stored their ancestor body. Beeswax was an ingredient used to make mummy. Moreover, the usage of wax candle in every religion has been recorded for thousands year. Especially in Suvarnabhumi Empire, wax candle had been lighted to worship gods and used as selling products since King Jayavarman VII (1181-1220). Today, there are still Candle Ceremony parades being organized every year before a Buddhist Lent period. Moreover, the King’s Royal Chitralada Projects include not only Royal Honey Project but also Royal Wax Candle Project which transforms beeswax bought from beekeepers to royal wax candle used for all royal ceremonies. At the beginning of the plastic usage, beeswax had been used as one ingredient for several years. During that time, the price of beeswax was considered very high. In fact, some regions even used beeswax as their currency. Regarding architecture aspect, beeswax is used to build sculptures and models, especially beeswax human fi gures in wax museum. In addition, sailors used to use beeswax for stuf fi ng the water leakage on the ship or stemming food storage containers. Recently, beeswax has been used as insulation for electrical equipment and dentist tool. Nowadays, beeswax is also used as cosmetic component such as facial cleanser, skin-care oil, lipstick. Moreover it is used in production of candles, glue, gum, crayons, and even ink. Bene fi ts of beeswax as raw material of candles are; it releases little smoke and gives pleasant fragrant. Organic Honey of Thailand