Goose fat: what is the use 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, joints and lungs were treated with goose fat, preserving the beauty and youth of the skin. Let's remember how you can use goose fat in modern conditions.
Goose fat properties
Among animal fats, goose is distinguished by its content of valuable substances and useful vitamins. It contains a large concentration of polyunsaturated fatty acids - these are the substances that are often lacking in the body of a modern person. These substances are especially in need of people who adhere to a diet that avoids animal products. In addition, goose fat contains useful minerals and a wide vitamin series.
This completely natural product has long been used in folk medicine. It is used in the treatment of many diseases, from the common cold to the difficult to treat psoriasis. Due to the large number vitamins, goose fat is able to strengthen the immune defense of a person, warms the body and promotes the early healing of wounds. The healers of ancient China were convinced that the fat of geese was able to cleanse the body and dissolve tumors.
Use of goose fat
To relieve colds, mix equal amounts of fresh aloe juice, melted honey and goose fat. Add this mixture to warm milk, one small spoonful, and drink in the morning and before bed.
Other famous recipes for using goose fat:
- To cure a cough, stir warm water, melted honey and geese fat in equal proportions. Stir and place in a glass jar. Place this product in a cool place with no light for a week. When the mixture is infused, drink a small spoonful of it daily.
- For early healing of burns or frostbite, lubricate the affected area with geese fat several times a day.
- This remedy well heals acne and abscesses on the skin: crush 20 g of oak bark to a powder, add 110 g of goose fat. After stirring, grease the damaged area with ointment, cover with a film, and apply a warm bandage on top. After an hour, remove the compress and wipe off the skin with a piece of damp cloth.
- For the treatment of eczema, applications of a mixture of two parts of goose fat and one part of fir oil help well. They must be done several times a day for 21 days.
- With the help of goose fat, you can regulate the work of the intestines in case of persistent constipation. It is enough to drink milk with half a small spoonful of goose fat at night.
- If you are worried about insomnia, a glass of warm milk with a large spoonful of honey and half a small spoonful of goose fat will help you fall asleep.
- Painful sensations with thrombophlebitis will help remove a mixture of 1 part of Kalanchoe juice and 2 parts of fat. It must be applied to the skin before going to bed and then wrapped with a film.
This natural remedy is also successfully used for cosmetic purposes. For example, in the winter season, many women have cracked skin on their lips. To make your lips soft and soft, make a special cream with 20 crushed rose petals and a large spoonful of goose fat. This composition must be applied to the lips before going to bed.
Goose fat is very useful 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 to get rid of excess dryness of hair. It is rubbed into the hair roots and left for half an hour. Rinse off this mask in the usual way, and rinse with water acidified with lemon juice at the end.
Contraindications of goose fat
This healthy and completely natural product has practically no serious contraindications. In fact, only the individual reaction of the body to it can be called a serious obstacle to its use.
In addition, it is worth refusing to use goose fat inside for women who are pregnant or nursing a baby. Do not give goose fat to babies under the age of three, as well as to people with liver problems. For all other people, goose fat is completely safe.
