What is visceral lard? Unsaturated fatty acids

There are many traditional medicines used in cases where medications cannot be used. Among them, there are recipes that contain cough lard as a component. This natural product helps both with colds and in the treatment of other diseases.

Healing properties of lard

Tallow or visceral fat is found inside all animals. These are crumbly lumps, which are a rolled up mesh that has a bright white color.

This product has been used for a long time in the treatment of lung diseases, including tuberculosis. IN folk recipes The use of fat was also more common. Pork fat has lower healing properties, but it does not have such a strong specific smell. Pig lard is often used, which is easier to obtain.

Internal fats are used for treatment only in in kind. They serve as a basis for medicines. Ordinary fat does not have the qualities that can affect diseases, including cough.

How to cook

To turn the suet into medicine, it is melted down to create the final product. For this purpose, the fat is placed in a container and placed in the oven at low temperature. Heating can also be done on low heat from a gas stove. After the lard has melted, it is poured into a separate container and cooled. The resulting substance is also known as lard. Reheating allows you to obtain a homogeneous structure, convenient for storage and further use. Rendered fat has a slight odor. If the aroma is sharp and unpleasant, it means that the lard was initially of low quality.

Cough occurs mainly due to infectious diseases of the respiratory tract: pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, viral tonsillitis, ARVI, pulmonary tuberculosis, inflammation of the bronchi and lungs. Nonspecific cough occurs with severe diseases of the heart, blood vessels, endocrine, hormonal nervous disorders.

The cough reflex is the way in which Airways trying to get rid of phlegm and microparticles that irritate the nasopharyngeal mucosa. A distinction is made between a dry (non-productive) cough and a wet or wet (productive) cough. Usually, at the beginning of a cold, a dry cough occurs, and at the stage of development of the disease, a wet cough occurs. A wet cough greatly facilitates the patient’s breathing, but since mucus comes in different consistencies, the speed of recovery depends on the correctness of the chosen therapy.

Animal fat has long been used to treat coughs and colds. Lard is most often used because it is the most accessible. It looks like a white folded mesh. To treat the fat, you need to melt it over low heat until smooth, then it hardens in the form of lard. The finished lard should have a light, pleasant smell.

If the fat smells unpleasant, then it is old and should not be ingested. You cannot salt fat or lard, otherwise this product loses its beneficial qualities.

Medicinal properties and benefits:

contains vitamins: A, E, D, K and microelements;
visceral fat is rich in arachidonic acid. With its help, cholesterol metabolism occurs, some hormonal substances are produced, the acid is part of the myocardium;
cholesterol is present in small doses;
visceral fat is several times superior to other fats in biological activity;
does not lose quality when heated;
easily mixed with other ingredients: wax, alcohol, glycerin, resin.

People suffering from gastroduodenitis, metabolic disorders, obesity, liver and thyroid pathologies should not abuse lard even for therapeutic purposes.

Therapeutic effect

Except lard, in cough therapy the fat of other animals is used:

badger lard is used externally and internally. Has a powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect. Well eliminates chronic spasmodic cough in pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis;
Goose fat has unique healing properties. It softens the mucous membrane of the oropharynx, thins sputum, improves immunity;
bear fat: relieves attacks of spastic cough, softens the mucous membrane, has expectorant and immunostimulating properties;
dog fat: used for lung disease accompanied by spasmodic cough;
goat fat: a highly effective antitussive, unlike other types of lard, it does not have unpleasant odor, therefore especially popular in children's practice;
lamb fat: a potent antitussive containing vitamins and saturated acids. Lamb fat is especially effective in treating bronchitis and smoker's cough. Contraindicated in diseases of the urinary system, stomach ulcers, gastritis, cerebral atherosclerosis. All other categories of patients must adhere to a strict dosage;
pork fat: used for all infectious diseases accompanied by cough.

Cough recipes with suet

It should be remembered that with any symptom you need to consult a specialist and consult with him even about the use folk remedies. Internal fat can be used as a stand-alone product or together with other ingredients.

Internal use of interior fat:

Mix 10 grams of melted lard with 200 ml of milk and drink hot.
Take 15-50 grams of badger or bear fat on an empty stomach for 4 weeks. Then a month-long break is taken, after which the course is repeated. The recipe is suitable for the treatment of prolonged purulent inflammation of the bronchi and lungs, tuberculosis.
Effective recipes for the treatment of tuberculosis:

badger fat and honey (100 grams each), aloe (50 grams), take a tablespoon of the mixture three times a day half an hour before meals;
Grind lemon (10 pcs.), eggs (10 pcs.), half a liter of cognac, badger fat and honey (1 kg each). Mix all ingredients together with crushed eggshells. Let it brew for up to 5 days. Drink a third of a glass three times a day.

Cough due to an oncological process in the lungs. Badger lard, cognac, honey, aloe – half a liter of everything. Take the mixture half an hour before meals, one tablespoon at a time.

External use of interior fat:

melt goat fat and honey, rub it all over the body, wrap it in cellophane, and wrap the patient in a warm blanket. Helps with prolonged bronchial cough;
Mix lard with turpentine 1:1, rub into the chest until dry for bronchitis. To this composition you can add 3-4 crushed tablets of Analgin or Aspirin;
Mix goose fat and finely grated onion 1:1, lubricate the chest and neck in front, put compressor paper and a warm scarf or blanket on top;
hang a piece of lard in a hot place to in a natural way get a small amount of melted lard. Massage it for 15-20 minutes, then wrap the patient warmly. Repeat the procedure throughout the week;
for infants and children under 3 years of age lard inside medicinal purposes does not apply. Recipe for coughs with internal lard for children from Dr. Komarovsky: heat a piece of old yellowed lard, put the piece on the chest overnight and secure with a towel or warm cloth;
Chop garlic (a small head), grind with 100 grams of fat, rub into the soles overnight.

The product is very effective against cough. But to achieve the desired effect, you need to determine the cause of the symptom and choose the appropriate recipe.

They get zdor - pork internal fat - from pig intestines, melting it over low heat. After cooling, store in a cool place, subsequently using it in the treatment of diseases.

For bronchitis. When signs appear dessert spoon Stir the interior pork fat into a glass of hot milk. Drink up. Zdor is also mixed with turpentine. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the skin of the chest until completely absorbed. To avoid hypothermia, the chest is insulated after rubbing.

Treatment of burns. Unsalted melted lard is mixed in equal quantities with wood ash powder from the combustion of linden and oak logs. Lubricate with the resulting mixture.

Pulmonary tuberculosis. Required: kg bee honey, kg of pork fat, liter of aloe juice (squeeze the juice through cheesecloth from aloe leaves minced through a meat grinder), 10 pieces of homemade yolks chicken eggs, a pack of cocoa (for example, "Golden Label"). Useful for tuberculosis patients.

It’s great to heat it up, melt the honey in a water bath. Combine the components and stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Divide the resulting drug into containers and put it in the refrigerator for storage. The mixture should be consumed for a long time three times a day, one tablespoon at a time. half an hour before meals. The mass can be divided into fractions over time. To soften the mixture, place it in a warm place, then stir thoroughly.

A remedy for bedsores is prepared from the following components. Part of crushed black poplar buds, 1 - powder oak bark, 3 - unsalted melted health. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are evenly distributed in the fat. Apply the prepared ointment to bedsores 3-5 times a day.

Erysipelas. Recipe: rinse and mince plantain leaves. Mix the resulting slurry with the same amount of pork internal fat and apply to areas of inflammation. Fresh ointment is applied every other day.

Acne. Yarrow flowers are ground and mixed in equal amount fresh pork fat. Apply the resulting ointment to the affected areas overnight.

Cough. Place a glass of milk on the fire. Once it boils, add 1 tsp unsalted pork fat, half a tsp. baking soda. Stir thoroughly and drink hot in small sips. You need to drink up to 3 glasses of the drink per day. Prepare each portion immediately before taking.

So, anyone who previously thought that lard was nutria lard will now be disappointed. Not at all. This is the fat of any animal, and it is called visceral because it is located inside, surrounds the internal organs and usually looks like a rolled up mesh (the mesh, by the way, is good to use for the same pate for baking). There is a thin mesh - already cut - and a thicker one, with lard. Lard is a crumbly, lumpy, bright white fat, unlike regular lard, which is a single mass. It is internal lard that has special properties that are most favorable for the treatment of colds. Ordinary lard does not have these qualities.

Now the question naturally arises - where can I get such lard? The easiest way, of course, is to set your sights on purchasing lard and go to the market, to the meat aisles. They say that lard is not sold openly because there are no necessary certificates, but you should be more persistent and negotiate with the traders.

What to do next with lard to turn it into... useful medicine? Flush it out. To do this, you need to put the lard in a bowl and put it in a warm place, but not hot oven or on very low heat. Drain the melted lard and cool. Melted lard is otherwise called lard. They reheat it precisely to make the structure uniform, so that it is more convenient to store and use. Rendered lard has a slight smell. If lard smells bad, it is simply of poor quality.

To cure bronchitis and a severe cough with this melted lard, you need to put a dessert spoon on a glass of milk and drink it.
Take 100 g of lard, melt and mix with 5 tablespoons of cocoa and 100 g of steamed figs and minced through a meat grinder. Take 1 tablespoon 4 times a day for cough.
Rubbing with lard: melt the lard, rub warm lard into the patient’s chest so that he feels warm, wrap him up and put him to sleep. To rub, you can mix lard with turpentine and rub your chest dry with this mixture.
Lime bee honey - 100 g; pork lard - 100 g; unsalted butter - 100 g; aloe (or agave) juice - 15 g; cocoa powder - 50 g. Do not water aloe for 2 weeks before cutting. Melt in enamel pan lard, butter, honey. When everything is melted (do not let it boil), remove the pan and add the remaining ingredients. Stir well. Store in glass jar in a refrigerator. Take one tablespoon of the composition, dissolve in a glass of hot milk. Drink morning and evening. Accept long time. Used for pulmonary tuberculosis and persistent bronchitis.
More details:

Tallow is a white fatty tissue that covers the internal organs of a pig. The product has a loose consistency. Pork fat is effective in treating colds and more. Before using the component for medicinal purposes, it must be melted. To do this, the fat must be placed in a container and placed in the oven at moderate temperature. The procedure can also be carried out on gas stove, melting over low heat. Then the pork fat should be drained into another container, separated from the remaining cracklings. The resulting product is called lard. In this form, it is stored much longer and is excellent for treatment.

The healing properties of interior lard are due to its chemical composition. Despite the fact that the product is animal fat, it contains a small amount of cholesterol, so reasonable intake of the component has a beneficial effect on human health.

The composition of interior lard also includes other substances:

fatty acid(arachidonic, linolenic, steoric, palmetic);
vitamins A, K, D, E;
minerals (zinc, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium);
lecithin;
proteins;
histamines.

The peculiarity of pork lard is that this product does not lose its beneficial properties when heated and heat treatment, unlike lamb and beef fat.

Indications for the use of lard for medicinal purposes are the presence of the following diseases:

bronchitis;
pneumonia;
cold accompanied by cough;
inflammation of the ears;
pulmonary tuberculosis;
general exhaustion of the body;
skin diseases (eczema, burns, dermatitis).

Regular use product for preventive purposes normalizes the functioning of the digestive system, removes heavy metals and toxins from the body, and also increases resistance to the effects of pathogens.

Pork lard: benefits and harm to the body

Pork lard - high-calorie product, therefore, its excessive consumption can negatively affect a person’s figure or cause food allergies.

Contraindications for use are the presence of the following pathologies:

duodenitis;
obesity;
impaired metabolism;
pathologies of the liver and pancreas.

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3 Use of lard for medicinal purposes

For treatment, it is necessary to use only a high-quality product, which in liquid form should have a transparent amber tint, and when cooled - white. In this case, the interior lard should have a pleasant characteristic odor without any unpleasant hints.

Effective recipes for folk remedies based on this component:

Purpose	Mode of application
Coughing	1. Melt 100 g of lard. 2. Add 100 g of cocoa and 100 g of chopped figs to the mixture. 3. Take 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon of the product until the condition improves
Bronchitis	1. Melt the lard. 2. Rub the patient’s chest until it feels warm. 3. Wrap in a warm blanket and put to bed. 4. Repeat the procedure daily until the condition improves
Pulmonary tuberculosis	1. Prepare a mixture of 100 g linden honey, 100 g lard, 100 g butter, 15 g aloe juice, 50 g cocoa powder. 2. Initially, melt honey, lard and butter over low heat. 3. Then add the remaining ingredients and stir the mixture thoroughly until it has a uniform consistency. 4. Take in the morning and evening, dissolving 1 tablespoon of the mixture in 1 glass of warm milk. 5. For long-term storage Refrigerator should be used
Flu prevention	1. Pour boiling water (500 ml) over rose hips (100 g). 2. Leave to simmer in a thermos overnight. 3. Take as tea 2 times a day, adding 1 teaspoon of honey and lard to 1 glass of drink. 4. Medicinal tea not only prevents the development of influenza, but also saturates the body with additional energy
Weeping eczema	1. Mix 60 g of lard, white of 2 eggs, 50 ml of celandine juice. 2. Infuse the mixture for 4 days in a dark place. 3. Lubricate the affected areas of the skin 3 times a day until the condition improves
Burns	1. Melt 500 g of lard and fry a small onion in it. 2. Add 5 crushed acetylsalicylic acid tablets to the mixture. 3. Apply the ointment to damaged areas of the skin every hour for 2 weeks, which will speed up not only wound healing, but also cell regeneration
Runny nose	At night, rub your feet with internal pork fat and put on warm socks.
Joint pain	1. Mix 100 g of lard with 1 tablespoon of finely ground salt. 2. Apply a thin layer of ointment to the problem area and apply a warming bandage on top. 3. Repeat the procedure until the condition improves

There is a misconception that cholesterol is only harmful to health, but this is not true. This component is especially necessary for a person in stressful situations and during inflammatory processes. If cholesterol enters the body with food, this reduces the burden on the body, since it does not need to synthesize it from internal organs. Therefore, lard is an ideal product to provide the body with vital components.

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4 Features of cough treatment in children

Since not every child with a cold is willing to take medicine, the best treatment option in this case is rubbing with lard, which will get rid of the cough and strengthen the baby’s immunity.

But before rubbing children, you need to learn a few rules for doing it:

This method of treatment should not be used at elevated body temperature;
The procedure should be carried out at the age of over 6 months;
rubbing is recommended to be used in the evening before bedtime;
The product should be applied to the back, chest and feet;
after applying internal fat, it is necessary to wrap the child well and put socks on his feet;
Do not rub the area of the heart.

For therapy, you need to melt the interior lard in a water bath and add 5 drops of fir oil, then apply the product in a thin layer. Repeat the procedure daily until the cough is completely eliminated.

Lard is the fatty tissue of an animal that lines the space of the animal's internal organs. It differs greatly from ordinary lard both in appearance and in its properties. The first difference that catches your eye is its consistency. It crumbles easily, unlike whole pieces ordinary lard, which can only be cut with a knife. But the differences don't end there.

Internal lard can bring much more benefits to the body than the product to which we are accustomed. Its benefits are so diverse that it is used to treat many diseases.

Composition of pork lard

The various health benefits are due to its rich composition, which contains important nutritional and biologically active components. First of all, despite the fact that this product is animal fat, it contains surprisingly little cholesterol. An excess of this substance in products can cause significant harm to human health. At the same time, it contains extremely useful substance- arachidonic acid.

Arachidonic acid is a fatty acid that in the human body can stimulate mental activity. It is also extremely useful for people who suffer from increased acidity gastrointestinal tract. Therefore, it can bring significant benefits to people who suffer from gastritis or peptic ulcers.

Internal fat is also very rich in vitamins. It contains a large amount vitamins A, E, K and D. Vitamins are vital substances that the human body can only obtain from food. Vitamin A takes part in the fight against various infections, and is also necessary for healthy hair, skin and nails. Vitamin E prevents the aging of the body, prevents the development of thrombosis, and also strengthens the cardiovascular system. In addition, vitamin A is most effectively absorbed together with vitamin E.

Vitamin K is necessary for the absorption of calcium (which, by the way, is also rich in lard). Vitamin D helps our body fight depression. This product is of great benefit as a means of preventing vitamin deficiency. Especially if you regularly use it in winter.

Also, lard is rich in minerals. Calcium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus and magnesium - these vital nutritional components are contained in large quantities.

The benefits of lard

This product is, without a doubt, one of the healthiest fats. Its benefits remain even with intensive heat treatment. Therefore, it is used as various ointments, as well as warm compresses. Internal fat, obtained from pork, is very beneficial to the human body. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and other biologically active compounds.

The benefits of internal pork fat are especially noticeable as a means for healing the skin, hair and nails. This product contains all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the health of these tissues. Regular consumption of it helps improve appearance, and also strengthens them.

The benefits of interior lard are invaluable for the treatment of skin diseases, as well as for the treatment of burns. The use of this product on a damaged surface prevents the formation of scars and marks, and also accelerates healing. Regular consumption of it helps strengthen the immune system, improves the body's resistance to infections, and also reduces the likelihood of respiratory viral diseases.

Internal lard for the treatment of diseases

Joint pain

Using compresses at night, based on internal pork fat, relieves pain in various diseases and joint injuries. Its benefit also lies in improving joint mobility. For joint diseases, it is necessary to apply a special warm compress to them. This requires a fairly dense fabric that retains heat well.

Skin diseases

Pig internal fat is an excellent remedy for the treatment of eczema. To do this, use a special mixture based on egg whites, as well as nightshades and celandine.

Burns

An ointment based on interior lard helps improve the condition of skin with burns. Thanks to its use, the healing of burn surfaces is accelerated, and skin scarring is also prevented.

Ingredients for respiratory diseases

Pig internal fat is of great benefit for diseases of the respiratory system. Our ancestors knew about this and often used it to treat these diseases. Compared to badger or bear fat, which are also used for treatment, pork fat is much easier to obtain. Thanks to its use, expectoration increases, which stimulates a more intense release of microbes during colds. Another important point is its ability to strengthen the immune system.

Before use, it must be melted over low heat. Thanks to this, it acquires homogeneous consistency, which makes it much more convenient to use. If the lard was of proper quality, then the smell after this procedure will be insignificant and pleasant. Once cooled, it is already completely ready for use.

A very effective tactic for colds that allows you to fully appreciate its benefits is rubbing. This improves mucus production. Its use is especially important for painful dry coughs. To do this, you need to rub the patient’s chest and back (you cannot rub in the heart area). After this, the patient is dressed in cotton clothes and covered with a warm blanket.

Such procedures allow you to completely cleanse the patient’s lungs in a few days. Internal lard brings even greater benefits in combination with fir oil.

Internal use for colds

Internal lard also brings great benefits as a means to relieve well-being during colds as a means for internal use. Eating a teaspoon of warm visceral fat can help relieve acute coughing attacks.

In addition, it is very useful for colds to mix this product with tea or warm milk. You can add honey to it, which will bring even more benefits. This product, in mandatory, must be consumed warm.

Harm of lard

Even such a product, which brings great benefits to people and is used to treat the most various diseases, can also cause harm. Pig visceral fat is harmful to humans, mainly if the animal has been contaminated. To avoid infection with helminthic worms and other microbes, it must be heat treated before consumption.

It should also be remembered that animal fat is very high-calorie product and can cause significant harm to your figure. To avoid this, simply consume it in reasonable quantities.

A large amount of fat can disrupt the functioning of the liver and digestive glands in people who suffer from diseases of these organs. Therefore, in case of these diseases, it is better to refrain from using it.

Animal fats are widely used not only in cooking, but also in medical purposes. Recipes for their use can be found in books on traditional and official medicine. One of the most versatile varieties in terms of composition and benefits is pork fat, or simply healthy. This rich in fats animal tissue (in in this case- pigs), enveloping his internal organs. The beneficial properties of the product and its high healing potential are determined by its rich nutrient content.

Medicinal properties

Pork fat is beneficial for both adults and children. But many people don't even know about it. Therefore, let's look at its properties in more detail.

The first thing worth noting is a relatively small dose of cholesterol, since a large amount of it can cause harm to human health.

The second advantage is the presence of arachidonic acid from the omega-6 fatty acid class. This compound is beneficial for the brain and can increase mental alertness. In addition, it provides medical care people who suffer from gastritis, stomach and duodenal ulcers.

The last nuance is the content of vitamins A, K, E and D. The human body can receive these nutrients in the right amount only as part of food. Their purpose:

A – improves the condition of nails, hair and skin, helps the body fight various infections.
E – rejuvenates the body, preventing its aging, strengthens the cardiovascular system, participates in the absorption of vitamin A;
K – affects the degree of calcium absorption, plays important role in hematopoietic processes, affects blood clotting;
D – fights depression, correlates with calcium and glucose levels in the blood, reduces the risk of cancer, strengthens the immune system, and is involved in the formation of bones and teeth.

Due to its composition, pork fat copes well with vitamin deficiency.

Use in folk medicine

The main purpose of internal pork fat is to strengthen immune system person. Eating this product primarily serves as an excellent prophylactic against many ailments.

IN folk medicine The use of such fat is usually external. It copes well with mild colds, coughs and chronic bronchitis. Most often used to prepare compresses.

A few recipes and tips for external use:

rubs for colds are suitable for treating the chest, back and feet; the main thing is not to use at elevated temperatures;
cough compress: you need to take a bandage or gauze, fold it and soak it in melted fat, put it on your back and cover with a warm towel;
ointment for rubbing: add 2 tbsp to 50 g of baked health. l. vodka and move carefully.

Recipes for treating cough by oral administration:

tea for chronic cough: boil milk, add green tea, a piece of lard and black or red pepper on the tip of a knife, drink before bed;
decoction: to rose hips and bee honey add a small amount of zdora, consume three times a day;
fat with milk for dry cough: melt a small amount of internal fat in hot milk with honey, drink three times a day.

This is not the entire list of product capabilities. It is used to treat gout and joint diseases, as well as in modern cosmetology.

Cosmetic properties

The valuable property of interior pork fat lies in its ability not to lose its biological value after heating.
Used to prepare various ointments and creams that support and improve the beauty of the skin. The skin absorbs this product quite quickly, since in some biochemical properties it is similar to human fat.
Another definite plus is the fast delivery of all the necessary components of cosmetics to their destination due to the high absorbing properties of health.
The product does not clog the skin, allowing it to breathe as before, and is washed off without much difficulty.
A huge number of skin care emulsions can be prepared on the basis of pork fat, since it is easily mixed with any other types of fats, as well as aqueous solutions, alcohols, resins, glycerin and drugs.

Harm and contraindications

List contraindications and possible harm you can use it on the fingers of one hand.

Pork fat is contraindicated for people who have recently suffered a serious illness or surgery, as a result of which the calorie content of their diet has been reduced and should be restored to normal values gradually.

Those who have liver problems should use the product with caution. The rest are advised not to abuse it.

As for external use, individual intolerance is possible. It can be easily identified if you perform a standard test on a small area of skin (wrist, elbow, etc.).

We buy and melt

Melting internal pork fat is a delicate matter, but for those who are doing this not for the first time, it is quite ordinary.

First, it is important to understand how to choose the right product. Attention should be paid to the following characteristics:

place of production (homemade fat from a familiar farmer or from your own farmstead is beyond competition);
appearance (choose fat that is a uniform, soft cream or white shade);
smell (pungent, specific – a sign of dubious quality).

To melt interior fat into lard in the amount of 3 liters and 1 liter of cracklings you will need: 3.5 kg of high-quality fat, a pan (aluminum), a fire divider.

You need to take the fat and chop it finely.
Then put it in a saucepan and put it on fire.
Stir constantly and strain off the finished mixture.
Heat until completely evaporated.

Lard can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one and a half years without losing its basic qualities.

Pork fat or ghee?

Pork fat and melted butter– natural and quite versatile, easy-to-prepare products that are widely used by housewives in the kitchen.

Differences emerge when it comes to the medicinal properties of these competing foods. The fact is that ghee is mainly aimed at improving digestive processes, while health can not only improve immunity, but also cure large quantity diseases. It turns out that the range of applications of interior fat is much wider.

Other types of animal fats

Many other types of animal fats, which nature has not deprived of beneficial properties, are also used for medical purposes:

lamb - contains a large set of unsaturated fatty acids, the benefits of which have been proven by modern science;
goat - in the literature on folk medicine it is recommended for colds and ulcers;
badger - a universal remedy for the treatment and prevention of bronchitis, pneumonia and other pulmonary diseases;
bear - has a powerful healing effect on bone problems, muscle pain, cracks, burns, frostbite and strengthens children's immunity;
snake - used externally for pain of various localizations;
fish – used as a general tonic food additives, features: presence of triglycerides of fatty acids, generous source of vitamin A.

If you are concerned about the health of your family and are trying to find a universal remedy for many ailments, a small jar of rendered lard in your medicine cabinet may come in handy.

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Pork and lard are widely used in folk medicine due to their medicinal properties. These products are most popular in the fight against colds and restoration of damaged skin. Most often, various compresses and lotions are prepared using lard. Special benefit products have for children's health. When preparing folk remedies, it is recommended to strictly follow the instructions for their use, and before use, be sure to obtain the approval of a qualified specialist and clarify contraindications.

1 Pork lard

The product is a fatty dense mass deposited under the skin of pigs. Since ancient times it has been used for culinary, cosmetic and medicinal purposes.

Health benefits of lard and its use in folk medicine

1.1 Composition and properties

Lard contains a number of substances and compounds beneficial to the body:

vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F, PP;
copper;
iron;
calcium;
magnesium;
sodium;
zinc;
selenium;
phosphorus;
potassium;
proteins;
fatty acid;
carotene;
lecithin.

To the very beneficial properties lards include:

treatment of colds;
restoration of the skin, including after injuries;
elimination of vitamin deficiency;
strengthening the immune system;
saturating the body with fats and cholesterol;
improvement in diabetes;
increased energy;
normalization of intestinal function.

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1.2 Treatment of diseases

Pork lard is a common component of folk medicines, used in the fight against a number of ailments. The product is used for both external and internal use.

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1.2.1 External use

This method involves using pieces of lard as a basis for compresses, lotions, etc. Recipes:

Indication	Usage
Toothache	A small piece of lard is applied to the sore tooth on the cheek side for 30 minutes.
	Lard is applied to the damaged area of the body
Sore joints	The product is applied to the sore part of the body and left until it becomes thinner.
	A piece of lard is applied to the inflamed joints and, secured with a bandage, left overnight
Ulcers	The product is carefully rubbed into the wound area, being careful not to damage it.
	Shredded or sliced lard is applied to the breast to stop the inflammation process.
	1. Place a small piece of lard in a frying pan and heat it up. 2. The product is tightly wrapped in gauze, which is folded in several layers, and pressed to the nose for a quarter of an hour. 3. The healing procedure is repeated daily until the patient’s health improves.
Cracked heels	Pieces of unsalted lard are applied to the heel, previously steamed and scraped

Lard is also found in various medicines used externally:

Indications	Compound	Preparation	Use
Heel spur	1/2 cup each of melted lard and vinegar; ground eggshells	1. The components are mixed together. 2. The container is placed in a darkened room for 3 weeks	1. In the resulting after infusion homogeneous mass soak a cotton swab generously. 2. The tampon is applied to the problem area and secured with a bandage. 3. Put a sock on top. 4. The procedure is repeated daily for a month
Unhealed wounds	salo; spruce resin; beeswax	1. The ingredients are mixed in equal proportions in an enamel pan. 2. The composition is kept on low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly. 3. The heated product is placed in a glass container and cooled	Lubricate the sore spot 2-3 times a day
Joint injuries	100 g lard; 1 tbsp. l. table salt	These components are mixed together	The finished mixture is rubbed into the area of the sore joint and tightly wrapped with a thick cloth, leaving overnight
Warts	rendered lard; crushed garlic	The ingredients are mixed together in a ratio of 2:1	1. Apply the resulting mixture generously to problem areas of the skin. 2. Fix the compress on top with a rag. 3. The procedure is repeated daily

One of the most effective pharmaceutical medications is an ointment against varicose veins, which is prepared on the basis of lard.

1.2.2 Internal use

Of all the recipes for using lard for internal use, the following are considered the most effective:

Indication	Preparation	Use
Tuberculosis	A spoonful of melted lard is diluted in a glass of milk.	Drink the drink in the morning on an empty stomach.
	1. Lard is cut into thin oblong strips. 2. The product is stored in freezer frozen	1. If necessary, pieces of lard are used rectally. 2. The expected effect usually occurs after half an hour
Haemorrhoids	1. Old lard is thoroughly washed and pressed through a garlic press. 2. The resulting mass is placed in a special container and placed in the freezer	Suppositories are cut out of the frozen product, similar to pharmaceutical ones, and placed in the anus until completely dissolved.
Bile infusion	Lard is prepared according to the standard procedure	Eat 15-20 g of product daily

Use small quantity lard before meals can suppress your appetite, which helps prevent overeating and accumulation excess weight. In case of rapid intoxication, it is recommended to use it as a snack for alcoholic drinks.

Pork lard contains a significant amount slow carbohydrates, which are absorbed throughout the day. Thanks to this, it is possible to normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, which is useful for children.

1.3 Contraindications

In order not to cause harm to your health, you must refrain from consuming lard if you have the following diseases:

gastritis;
ulcer;
liver diseases;
obesity;
atherosclerosis;
illnesses of cardio-vascular system and gastrointestinal tract.

2 Gastrointestinal fat

Lard is a lumpy, bright white fat used for the outer covering of the internal organs of animals. Unlike ordinary lard, it does not look like a solid mass, but is colored.

2.1 Composition and properties

The healing components and properties may vary depending on the type of fat, but the following ingredients are common to most types of lard:

Name	Properties
Arachnidic acid	increased brain performance; stimulation of mental activity; help in the fight against gastritis and peptic ulcers of the duodenum and stomach
Vitamin A	improving the condition of hair, skin, nails; anti-infection
Vitamin D	fight against depression; reducing the risk of developing cancer; formation of teeth and bones; strengthening the immune system
Vitamin E	rejuvenation of the body; strengthening the cardiovascular system
Vitamin K	participation in hematopoietic processes; increased blood clotting

2.2 Preparation

In order for the product to be used in traditional medicine, it must first be melted. This procedure is performed according to the following algorithm:

1. Lard is cut into small pieces and placed in a saucepan.
2. Place the container with the product in the oven at low temperature or on the stove.
3. The cracklings are removed from the lard, and the fat is transferred to a separate container and allowed to cool.
4. As it cools, the product will acquire a homogeneous consistency with a subtle odor.

An unpleasant, powerful aroma indicates that the lard is old or of poor quality; it is not advisable to use it for medicinal purposes.

2.3 Use in folk medicine

Gastrointestinal fat is used in the treatment of various diseases. External use of the product is usually carried out in the fight against cough and related ailments (tuberculosis, sputum, colds, etc.). In this case, the following types of lard are used:

pork lard;
goose fat;
badger fat;
lamb lard;
goat fat;
bear lard;
dog fat.

Lamb fat is not consumed for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, atherosclerosis, or pathological diseases of the urogenital tract.

2.3.1 External and internal use

Gastrointestinal fat external use often used as one of the components of medicinal mixtures in the fight against colds. Most effective recipes are presented in the table:

Compound	Preparation and consumption
Goat fat and honey in equal proportions	1. Both ingredients are thoroughly mixed together. 2. Rub the resulting mixture onto the patient’s chest and back. 3. The patient is wrapped in a warm blanket
Goose fat and chopped onion in a 1:1 ratio	The mixture of ingredients is applied to the chest and neck, after which the patient is wrapped in a blanket
100 g bacon; ground garlic	1. Rub the mixture on the feet and put woolen socks on them, after which the patient is put to bed. 2. The procedure is repeated daily for several days until the patient’s condition noticeably improves
interior fat and turpentine in equal proportions; several crushed aspirin tablets	A mixture of these components is rubbed into the chest for bronchitis.
50 g lard; 20 g vodka	1. Both components are mixed together. 2. The patient is wrapped in a warm woolen blanket for a couple of hours.

Internal lard has the ability to warm up, as a result of which it is prohibited to use it at elevated body temperatures.

There are a number of recipes for preparing folk remedies to combat coughs and colds for internal use. This method is only suitable for patients over 3 years of age. Recipes:

Indications	Compound	Preparation	Use
Infectious lung diseases	1 kg of badger fat; 10 chicken eggs; 1 kg of honey; 10 lemons; 0.5 l cognac	1. Lemons are thoroughly crushed. 2. Peel the shell from the eggs and grind it to a powdery state. 3. The shells are added to the lemon raw material. 4. Then add all the remaining ingredients to the mixture. 5. The composition is allowed to brew for 5 days	Take 80 g of the prepared product 3 times a day
	badger fat; cognac; aloe juice;	These ingredients are mixed in equal proportions	Half an hour before the next meal, take 50 g of the drug orally
Cold with cough	melted lard; 5 g green tea; 2 g ground black pepper	1. Tea and lard are diluted in a glass of boiled milk. 2. The solution is infused for 5 minutes, after which pepper is added to it	The drink is drunk at night
Tuberculosis	badger lard; aloe juice	1. Fat is mixed with honey in a 1:1 ratio. 2. Add a certain amount of aloe juice to the composition	Take 10 g of the product three times a day on an empty stomach.

In addition to treating colds, visceral fat is also used in the treatment of skin and joints. The most effective recipes are presented in the table:

Indications	Compound	Preparation	Use
Sore joints	Pork fat	The product is melted according to the standard scheme	The damaged joint is generously lubricated with lubricant, wrapped on top with compress paper and thick cloth.
Impaired joint mobility	suet;	Both components are mixed together	The finished product is rubbed into the joint, wrapped in a warm cloth.
Weeping eczema	pork lard; chicken egg white; nightshade; celandine juice	1. The specified components are mixed in equal proportions. 2. The composition is infused for 3 days	The finished product is rubbed into damaged areas of the skin.
	pork lard; medium sized onion; 5 aspirin tablets	1. The onion is fried in fat. 2. Add tablets ground to a powder form to the mixture	The prepared mixture is applied several times to the burned part of the body.

1.3 Contraindications

excess weight;
metabolic disorders;
diseases of the pancreas and liver;
duodenitis.

If there is no positive effect from eating lard for a long time, you must stop treatment and visit a doctor.