Goose fat has long been on the list of useful products that are used by traditional medicine to treat various diseases. It not only warms in cold weather and improves the condition of the skin, but is also able to relieve from severe ailments. All this thanks to the beneficial substances and nutrients contained in it. Let us consider in more detail the properties and use of goose fat in the areas of human activity.
Chemical composition
The composition of goose fat includes such useful ingredients:
- fatty acid (normalizes the body's water balance; increases lipid permeability, which allows cosmetic components to penetrate the skin faster; promote healing of damaged skin);
- selenium (regulates metabolism, in particular, the assimilation of proteins and carbohydrates; improves the absorption of iodine);
- cholesterol (acts as the basis of cells, regulates their permeability; takes part in the accumulation of vitamin D);
- vitamin E (activates the body's immune response; synthesizes collagen; protects cells from damage).
Important! Caloric content of this product is 900 kcal.
Medicinal properties of goose fat
Goose fat is a natural healing product. It is widely used in folk medicine due to such properties:
- easily absorbed by the body;
- has a warming effect;
- updates cells;
- strengthens the body's defenses;
- promotes the rapid penetration of nutrients into the skin.
Indications for use: what treats
The medicinal characteristics of goose fat make it an indispensable tool in the treatment of both minor ailments and gynecological diseases, respiratory system, and skin. According to some, he has the ability to destroy cancer. 
The product is used in such cases:
- with problems with the lungs (inflammation, bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis);
- skin lesions (burns, frostbite, eczema, psoriasis);
- with gynecological diseases (infertility, erosion);
- for the treatment of prostatitis;
- with leg problems (varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, muscle pain);
- with hemorrhoids;
- for the treatment of diabetes;
- with a cold.
Important! Fat geese have long been used to relieve hangover. Before the meal, it is enough to drink one spoon of the product in order to reduce the negative effect of alcohol on the body and reduce its absorption into the blood.
How to use goose fat
Goose fat is a versatile tool that is widely used not only in medicine, but also for cosmetic purposes, in culinary delights, in everyday life.
In folk medicine
Goose fat can cure a variety of diseases.
- Bronchitis. To get rid of a protracted cough, the product is mixed with ground onion and taken before meals one tablespoon. In addition, overnight rubbing with this mixture is used to warm up the breast. The effect will be noticeable after three days, the cough will gradually go away.
- Tuberculosis. To heal from this disease, they prepare a healing mixture of Smaltz by adding aloe juice, cocoa and chopped pine nuts to it. All this is heated in a water bath and consumed 4 times a day in a spoon with milk. Positive changes come after a week of admission.
- Inflammation of the lungs is treated by heating. Ointment on the basis of Smaltz and garlic is heated and applied to the parchment. The paper is applied to the chest, fixed on top with a warm scarf and left overnight. After completing the weekly course, improvements should be noticeable, inflammation disappears.
- Chilblains. Before rubbing frostbitten areas of the body with goose fat, you need to return them sensitivity with warm water. After the tingling disappears, lard is applied to the extremities with massage movements. They wear warm clothes or wrap a woolen scarf from above.
- Eczema. Skin problems are eliminated with the help of specially prepared ointment from fat and fir oil (2: 1). Affected areas are lubricated several times a day. The duration of treatment is from 20 days, after which the ulcers on the skin heal.
- Rheumatism. Get rid of back pain will help the bath in combination with rubbing smaltsem. It enhances the effect of warming the entire body. After the procedure, you need to sweat in a warm bed. Rheumatism goes away after a few sessions.
- Muscle pain. In order not to disturb the periodic painful sensations in the body, the problem areas are massaged with a mixture of fat, honey and alcohol tinctures. The use of this tool contributes to the removal of salts, improve blood flow, as well as strengthen the capillaries.
- Problems with the uterus (erosion). Prepare a universal infusion of lard and broth calendula, which is impregnated with tampons. Ten days they are introduced into the vagina all night. It is necessary to do the course three times in succession with a frequency of 10 days. After that, the wound heals.
- Infertility treated with decoction based on goose fat, aloe leaves, honey and sea buckthorn oil. Infusion is taken three times a day, mixing one spoonful with warm milk. This tool helps to clear the fallopian tubes in women and increase the activity of sperm in men.
- Prostatitis. This male problem can be cured by taking tincture of goose fat, chopped garlic, honey and Kalanchoe juice. One tablespoon is consumed in the morning and evening on an empty stomach. Two weeks after the start of therapy, the pain during urination will pass. To completely get rid of the disease, you need to take a 30-day course.
Did you know? Every person on average gains 1 gram of excess fat per day.
For cosmetic purposes
Beauticians use the healing properties of goose fat to care for the face, body and hair. It perfectly smoothes small wrinkles, eliminates dry skin, heals small wounds. Cosmetics based on this component has a positive effect and restores the beauty and freshness of the female body. Goose lard can be added to regular skin care creams.
Linden, chickpea flour, marigold, purslane, avocado oil, momordica, bird cherry have found their application in cosmetology.
In its pure form, fat can be used for such cosmetic purposes:
- For hands. Regularly at night brush brushes Smaltz. It moisturizes and nourishes the skin, heals scratches and cracks, makes hands soft and tender.
- For face. Daily light facial massage with goose fat helps to get rid of dry skin. Express mask for 15 minutes from this product regenerates cells and has a healing effect on the face. After such procedures, the number of wrinkles is reduced, and the face looks young and healthy.
- For lips. Masks of fat and rose petals are applied overnight on the lips. 2-3 procedures per week are enough to keep your lips always wet and not cracked.
- For hair. To hair was thick and strong, they are recommended to tone up goose lame. The product is heated to a liquid state and rubbed over the entire length of the hair. They put a towel on their head and walk for 10 minutes, then rinse with running water.
In cooking
Goose fat is used not only for the manufacture of medical and cosmetic preparations, but also for the preparation of culinary dishes. This product was most widely used in French cuisine. It is used to create various sauces, chicken and goose pate, roasting meat products, steaming vegetables.
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A quality product should be white-golden color, without dark brown spots. Due to the fact that there are no artificial additives in Smaltsez, cooking on it is good for health. In addition, it has a delicate aroma and gives the dishes a savory taste.
Important! The main thing - do not abuse this product. It contains a large amount of lipids, which means it is very high in calories and can cause excess weight.
At home
At home, goose fat is used to protect shoes from water and moisture. For this, leather shoes are rubbed with lard with a special sponge. To improve the effect of pre-shoes can be heated with a hair dryer, and then carefully rub. After this procedure, raindrops will simply flow down the shoes and not be absorbed by the surface.
Harm and side effect
Goose fat is considered a useful product without side effects. However, it should be taken with caution to people suffering from chronic diseases. Cholesterol in its composition in large quantities is harmful to health. 
Despite the fact that it is the main material for building cells of the human body, cholesterol in large quantities tends to be deposited on the walls of blood vessels and create so-called plaques. The latter, in turn, block the blood flow and contribute to the formation of blood clots, increase the risk of heart attack. Therefore, when using goose fat in cooking, you should always follow the measure.
Contraindications
This product has no direct contraindications. This is one of its main advantages.
There are only a few caveats to take it:
- The fat is composed of fatty acids, which are oxidized in the sun and become unhealthy. In this regard, it is not recommended to apply funds based on goose fat before going out in the heat.
- Caloric content of the product provides for moderate use by people who are prone to fullness.
- If blood cholesterol is elevated, it is better to consult a doctor before use.
The product is not recommended for children under 3 years of age, pregnant and lactating women.Did you know? Fat cells are able to live for another 10 years after death.
Preparation of raw materials
Proper preparation of raw materials will provide the desired consistency of the product for use in different purposes.
How to melt
In order to prepare lard, they collect all subcutaneous fat from the goose, cut it into small pieces 1.5-2 cm in diameter and put it into a heat-resistant container. Content is placed on the stove and over a low heat slowly boiling for about half an hour.
The resulting mass is filtered through a sieve, poured into a glass jar, covered with parchment paper on top, tied up and placed in a cold place (refrigerator or cellar).
How to use
Take fat in liquid form, depending on the destination. Most often, no more than one tablespoon is consumed at a time. Many recipes provide for the ability to dilute lard in a glass of warm milk for better absorption.
How to store
Harvested lard for everyday needs remain in a glass container in the refrigerator. Cooked but not used product is recommended to be packed in a bag of polyethylene and placed in a freezer. Preparations for a long period are best kept in a plastic container in the freezer. Such a product retains its medicinal properties for three years.
Healing recipes
In folk medicine, goose fat recipes are very popular for the treatment of diseases of different etiologies. This product is effective both in the form of ointments and in the form of infusions.
From cough
When coughing, diseases of the bronchi and lungs preparing a special infusion.
Ingredients:
- honey - 100 g;
- lard - 100 g;
- Vodka - 100 g
Chives, juniper, primrose, black nightshade, chestnut honey, cloves, milk with propolis will help to get rid of cough.
Acceptance of syrup can be combined with rubbing the chest. To do this, you must make an ointment based on goose fat and wax. Components are taken in a 4: 1 ratio. The wax before mixing should be melted. The resulting mixture is rubbed into the chest, bypassing the heart. Compress is done at night. To enhance the effect, the top is wrapped with a feather scarf or a warm scarf.
For joints
Sore joints are treated with ointment.
Ingredients:
- fat - 50 g;
- Camphor oil - 10 drops.
Did you know? Virtually all preservatives used in food production are made on the basis of fat. It gives the product a taste and aroma.
In case of stomach diseases
This product is used to heal stomach ulcers. Goose fat is the main component of healing infusion.
Ingredients:
- lard -3 tablespoons;
- Aloe leaves - 2 pcs .;
- dry wine - 3 tablespoons.
Burns
For burns, lard can only be used at the healing stage. 
To prepare the ointment will require the following components:
- goose fat - 100 g;
- Sea buckthorn oil - 1 tablespoon.
