Goose fat: what are the benefits and how to use it
Animal fats have been undeservedly relegated to the background in recent years. But many generations of people have used animal fats for medicinal purposes. For example, in previous years goose fat was used to treat joints and lungs and preserve the beauty and youth of the skin. Let's remember how goose fat can be used in modern conditions.
Properties of goose fat
Among animal fats, goose is distinguished by its content of valuable substances and beneficial vitamins. It contains a high concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids - these are the substances that are often lacking in the modern human body. These substances are especially needed by people who adhere to a diet that avoids animal products. In addition, goose fat contains useful mineral components and a wide range of vitamin series.
This completely natural product has long been used in folk medicine. It is used in the treatment of many diseases, from common colds to difficult-to-treat psoriasis. Thanks to the large number vitamins, goose fat can strengthen the human immune defense, warms the body and promotes the speedy healing of wounds. Healers of Ancient China were confident that goose fat was capable of cleansing the body and dissolving tumors.
Use of goose fat
To help you feel better during colds, mix fresh aloe juice, melted honey and goose fat in equal quantities. Add one small spoonful of this mixture to warm milk and drink in the morning and before bed.
Other famous recipes for using goose fat:
- To cure cough, mix warm water, melted honey and goose fat in equal proportions. Stir and place in a glass jar. Place this product for a week in a cool place without access to light. When the mixture is infused, drink a small spoon daily.
- To speed up the healing of burns or frostbite, lubricate the affected area with goose fat several times a day.
- This remedy is good for treating acne and ulcers on the skin: crush 20 g of oak bark to a powder, add 110 g of goose fat. After stirring, apply the ointment to the damaged area, cover with film, and apply a warm bandage on top. After an hour, remove the compress and wipe the skin with a piece of damp cloth.
- For the treatment of eczema, applications made from a mixture of two parts goose fat and one part fir oil are very helpful. They must be done several times a day for 21 days.
- With the help of goose fat, you can regulate bowel function in case of constant constipation. It is enough to drink milk with half a small spoon of goose fat at night.
- If you are worried about insomnia, a glass of warm milk with a large spoon of honey and half a small spoon of goose fat will help you fall asleep.
- A mixture of 1 part Kalanchoe juice and 2 parts fat will help relieve pain due to thrombophlebitis. It should be applied to the skin before going to bed and then wrapped with film.
This natural remedy is also successfully used for cosmetic purposes. For example, in the winter season, many women experience cracked skin on their lips. To give your lips tenderness and softness, make a special cream from 20 mashed rose petals and a large spoon of goose fat. This composition should be applied to the lips before going to bed.
Goose fat is very beneficial for dry skin. Make a simple homemade mask - mix 1 part camphor oil and 10 parts goose fat. Spread this mixture over your face and remove after 20 minutes.
Fat heated in a water bath will help get rid of excess dry hair. It is rubbed into the hair roots and left for half an hour. Wash off this mask as usual, and finally rinse with water acidified with lemon juice.
Contraindications for goose fat
This healthy and completely natural product has virtually no serious contraindications. In fact, only the body’s individual reaction to it can be considered a serious obstacle to its use.
In addition, women who are pregnant or nursing a baby should avoid using goose fat internally. You should not give goose fat to children under three years of age, as well as to people with liver problems. For all other people, goose fat is completely safe.
