Lamb fat is a gastronomic product valuable for the peoples of Central Asia. A variety of dishes are prepared on it. It is also used to treat diseases, including colds, which are accompanied by a severe cough. There are several recipes for eating lamb fat for a speedy recovery.
Types of lamb fat
It is customary to distinguish mutton fat by grade. It is obtained from different parts of an animal's carcass. Each type of lard differs in color, smell and appearance after melting. There are such varieties of the product:
- Top grade. Extracted from selected parts of the carcass, it has a white color, sometimes with a yellowish tinge. After remelting, it remains transparent, has a characteristic aroma and taste.
- 1st grade. For the manufacture of this fat, raw fat is used. This gives it a grayish or greenish tint. After remelting, the product acquires a pronounced aroma of greaves, but retains its transparency.
- 2nd grade. It is produced in the same way as the first grade fat. After heat treatment, it becomes cloudy.
It is best to use cough lard. It is extracted from internal parts and has a high value. The ideal product for treatment is lamb fat. Young individuals feed on mother's milk, rich in nutrients. This means that their fat contains several times more healing components.
The composition of the product
Lamb fat, like marmot fat, is considered a real storehouse of components useful for the body. It is very easy to digest and does not overload the digestive system. Having eaten just one spoon of the product, you can provide yourself with the strength and energy to fight coughs and other diseases. The rich composition of fat made it simply irreplaceable in traditional medicine.
Useful components of lamb fat:
- vitamins of group B, K, E, D;
- minerals potassium, calcium, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, sodium;
- saturated fatty acids;
- antioxidants.
Lamb fat for coughs is widely used. Its useful components are very quickly absorbed, since they are of natural origin. It is very important that the product does not accumulate in the body over time like chemical drugs.
If there is an allergy to the lard of the ram, it manifests itself immediately, and the treatment can be adjusted immediately.
Benefits in treating cough
Thanks to the rich composition of useful components, lamb fat helps to effectively treat coughs. Even bronchitis can be overcome with it. The product stimulates blood circulation, which increases the influx of cells from the immune system. It also actively fights against toxins and toxins, cleansing the body.
The high content of vitamins and nutrients gives the patient the strength to fight the disease. All metabolic processes at the cellular level are accelerated, the body recovers faster. Improves protein and fat metabolism, cell synthesis. Potassium, which is part of fat, has an antibacterial effect.
The natural product has a beneficial effect on mucous membranes. It relieves inflammation in the throat, eliminates germs and relieves the patient's condition. It also dilutes phlegm and promotes expectoration. You can get noticeable results after 2 days of using the product.
Application methods
To get rid of a cough, you can use sheep fat both externally and orally. Internal use can be a big problem for some people, especially for children. Lamb fat has a very specific taste and aroma, therefore warming procedures with the product are most suitable for young patients.
External use methods
- Compresses. To cure a cough, you need to make compresses from ghee 2 times a day. To do this, take the fat, heat it up on the stove and cool it down. The pour point of the product is quite low, so it will maintain the required consistency throughout the entire procedure. We saturate the gauze folded in several layers with cooled liquid bacon and apply it on the patient's back. Cover the top with a fat compress with a thick towel and blanket.
- Wraps. We prepare a liquid product, as for a compress. We rub the back and stomach well, but do not process the heart area. After that, we wrap everything tightly with polyethylene and cover with a warm blanket. It is advisable to carry out the procedure at night so that the patient can sweat well.
Oral administration methods
- Brew a cup of your favorite tea and add a tablespoon of lamb fat to it. Stir everything well so that the product is completely dissolved. Take 2 times a day.
Boil milk, cool to keep it warm. Dilute a tablespoon of fat in it. Best taken at night.- This recipe is suitable for children, as it is especially difficult for babies to drink tasteless medicines. Prepare raspberry or currant tea, you can add mint to it. Dissolve a tablespoon of fat, the berries will kill the unpleasant smell, and the child will be able to drink the drink without whims.
- Thoroughly mix one spoonful of fat and honey, give it to the baby, so it will be easier for him to take the medicine.
- Another way to outsmart your child is to add ghee to mashed potatoes. The aroma will be slightly felt, but not so much that the baby refuses food.
- Make a light vegetable soup for your child, add a spoonful of fat to it. Sprinkle fresh dill and parsley over the soup to counter the odor.
Boil milk, cool to keep it warm. Dilute a tablespoon of fat in it. Best taken at night.Precautionary measures
Taking lamb fat internally or externally is strictly prohibited for babies under one year old. Also, a contraindication is an increased body temperature, since with it the blood thickens, and the cough remedy further aggravates this process. If you want to cure your cough with this remedy, wait for the fever to subside.
The use of fat is prohibited in such cases:
- personal intolerance to the product;
- gallbladder disease;
- stomach and duodenal ulcers, pancreatitis, gastritis;
- renal and hepatic impairment;
- atherosclerosis.
Lamb fat procedures and medications cannot completely replace drug therapy. Be sure to adhere to the treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor in order to achieve a complete recovery faster. Before using fat, be sure to check with your doctor.
Let's sum up
Lamb fat is excellent for fighting coughs caused by fungal, viral and bacterial infections. It contains a whole set of components useful for recovery and has a beneficial effect on the entire body. However, you should be careful when using this tool, as it has a number of contraindications.
Go to doctors' consultations on time and do not self-medicate, this will help you quickly get rid of diseases.
