What does bee venom do?

Bee venom is a colorless, acidic liquid. Bees excrete it through their stingers into a target when they feel threatened.

What does bee venom do?

Bee sting venom contains proteins that affect skin cells and the immune system, causing pain and swelling around the sting area.

In people with a bee sting allergy, bee venom can trigger a more-serious immune system reaction.