Goose fat is a product that finds application in cooking, folk medicine and even cosmetology. The healing properties of this natural remedy have been known since ancient times, and so far its use has not lost its relevance due to its high efficiency.
How to cook goose fat?
Goose fat specifically for medical purposes is produced by industry, but it is also quite easy to prepare at home. It is prepared as follows:
- Fresh goose fat cut into small pieces.
- Warm up the frying pan with a thick bottom.
- After heating the frying pan pour on it a small pinch of salt (to avoid sprinkling and sticking fat).
- After reducing the heat, put the pieces of fat in a frying pan and cover with a lid.
- Melt the fat to a liquid state, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the melted fat into a glass container, straining through gauze.
- After cooling, cover the container with a fat lid and put it in the refrigerator for storage.
Composition of goose fat
The chemical structure of goose fat is similar to the structure of olive oil. It consists of the following substances:
- oleic acid;
- vitamin E;
- palmitinoleic acid;
- selenium;
- linoleic acid;
- linolenic acid;
- stearic acid;
- myristic acid, etc.
Indications for the use of goose fat
Goose fat can be used to treat the following diseases:
- psoriasis;
- eczema;
- pulmonary tuberculosis;
- colds;
- pneumonia;
- hemorrhoids;
- thrombophlebitis and others.
Use of goose fat for coughing
To get rid of a strong, protracted cough, you should rub your chest and back with a mixture of one part of the wax and four parts of goose fat before bed.
For the treatment of pneumonia, you can prepare the following compress:
- Mix 100 grams of chopped garlic and 500 grams of goose fat.
- Place the resulting mixture for a few minutes in a water bath.
- Spread the parchment paper received with a warm mixture.
- Attach to the chest and tie a woolen shawl.
This compress should be done overnight for 4 to 5 days.
The use of goose fat in gynecology
Goose fat has long been used as a folk remedy for the treatment of erosion of the cervix . You should prepare the mixture according to the following recipe:
- 100 g of goose fat should be placed in an enamel pot.
- Add a couple of pinch of dry marigold flowers, mix.
- Put in a preheated oven for half an hour.
- Remove the pan and strain its contents through a sieve.
Obtain greased gauze sterile swab and put it overnight. The procedure should be repeated with three ten-day courses with ten-day breaks.
Goose fat to strengthen immunity
To strengthen the defenses of the body, you should prepare the mixture according to the following recipe:
- Mix in equal parts goose fat, honey, cocoa powder.
- Add 15 g of aloe juice.
- Preheat the mixture in a water bath.
Take the mixture inside one tablespoon twice a day, spreading a small amount of warm milk.
Goose fat for treatment of thrombophlebitis
In thrombophlebitis, it is recommended to lubricate the affected areas with ointment prepared over the following prescription:
- Mix 3 parts of goose fat and 1.5 parts of the Kalanchoe juice.
- Stir well and place in a container of dark glass.
Application of goose fat in cosmetology
Goose fat is used to prepare a nourishing face mask. To do this, mix 25 g of melted goose fat with 2.5 g of camphor oil . The mask is applied to a clean face and removed with a paper napkin, after which the residues are washed off with water.