Mutton and mutton fat are popular in Eastern countries, but not so common here. Not everyone knows that fat tail (mutton fat) has many useful properties and can be used for respiratory diseases and coughs in the same way as badger.
Useful properties of lamb fat
Sheep tail fat is almost 100% fat, among which there is Omega-3, which suppresses inflammation and stimulates the immune system. It contains vitamins D, E and B4. It is similar in composition to human fat and has excellent penetrating power, making it useful in cosmetics and rubbing.
Did you know? There are 100 kcal in 897 g of mutton lard.
It is easily absorbed by the body and does not contain much cholesterol. The fatty acids and sterols that make up it are needed for the normal functioning of the reproductive system. This very high-calorie product, even when consumed in small quantities, it will give strength during the period of illness. The product enhances blood circulation, promotes sputum discharge.
Negative properties of lamb fat
If you have health problems, you should consult a doctor about the admissibility of treatment with this remedy. It contains cholesterol and fats, which are hard to digest by the digestive system, it is very high in calories.
- Lamb fat has the following contraindications for adults:
- exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, peptic ulcer) and pancreatitis;
- atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease and thrombophlebitis;
- diseases of the kidneys, liver and gallbladder;
- obesity;
- individual intolerance.
External use for treatment
Lamb fat for coughing can be applied externally in the form of compresses and rubbing. It is able to retain heat and increase blood circulation in the area of use.
Compresses
When coughing, compresses can be applied to the chest or back. To do this, melt the cut pieces of fat tail and moisten a piece of gauze folded four times with fat. Then the compress should be put on the back (chest) area, and covered with a towel or blanket on top. It is best to do the procedure before going to bed and leave the compress overnight. The course of treatment is 3-4 days.
Rubbing
Instead of compresses, you can rub your chest and back with a fat tail. It should be melted and rubbed on the indicated places from 10 to 20 minutes. Then they need to be covered with a film of polyethylene and wrapped in a blanket. This procedure should also be done at night.
Internal application
This product has received wide domestic application. It is widely used in cooking when cooking first and meat courses, as well as for medicinal purposes.
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Indications for use
Fat tail fat can be used orally for various health problems:
- For the treatment of cough. It helps to cough up mucus when taken orally. For this, mutton fat is added to hot drinks (tea, milk, herbal infusions, broths). The product mixed with milk helps smokers to cleanse the lungs of harmful elements.
- To improve immunity during the winter period. It prevents the occurrence of colds of the respiratory system.
- With dystrophy and to give strength after exertion or weakness due to illness.
- There is an opinion that fat tail, when included in the diet helps to stay young longer.
However, there are some precautions in using this product. They should not get carried away with diseases of the kidneys, liver and gallbladder. The abuse of such food can adversely affect blood vessels and weight. This high-calorie product should be taken orally with caution by people who limit the caloric content of food.
Cooled tail fat is heavy food for the stomach, so it is recommended to use it hot and in small doses, at the stage of remission of gastrointestinal diseases or in their absence. In addition, individual intolerance to this product may occur.
Important! It should be noted that allergic reactions to this product are extremely rare. Usually, honey and milk, which are part of medicinal drinks with lamb fat, cause allergies.
Simple Recipes
Lamb fat for bronchitis, pneumonia is recommended to be added to a hot drink. However, it cannot be used at high body temperature. First, it should be reduced with an antipyretic.
With milk
Consider a simple recipe for a drink with milk. To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:
- sheep fat – 1 tsp .;
- milk – 1;
- honey – 2 tsp
Step-by-step cooking instructions:
- Milk is heated to a warm state and 1 tsp is dissolved in it. lamb fat.
- To taste and enhance the effect, add a couple of tablespoons of honey.
This remedy is good for coughing – with bronchitis, colds, as well as heavy smokers. The combination of the components of this drink helps to eliminate sputum and toxins.
With tea
We offer another recipe for a healthy drink, where tea is used instead of milk. Prepare the following ingredients:
- sheep fat – 1 tsp .;
- green tea – 1 tbsp.;
- honey – 2 tsp
Step-by-step cooking instructions:
- Brew green tea. Instead, you can make an herbal collection.
- Dissolve in a hot drink 1 tsp. fat.
- Add honey to the drink for taste (you can use raspberry jam) to enhance the effect and add taste.
This drink is recommended to drink for at least 2-3 days.
Application to children
When using lamb fat for the treatment of children, there are some peculiarities and limitations.
Age restrictions
Outwardly, melted fat tail can be used in the form of rubbing and compresses even for babies, but children are not recommended to use the product in its pure form, since this can negatively affect metabolism. When coughing, children from 5 years old can use this product in the form of different mixtures with other components – milk or tea.
Feature of application
Lamb fat is useful for internal use and warms up the body from the inside, but it is unpleasant in smell and taste. Kids do not like this remedy, therefore, in order to improve its taste, you need to add some product with a strong pleasant taste to the medicinal drink. It is also desirable to purchase a fat tail of a young lamb, which has a less pronounced taste and smell.
For a child over the age of 5 years, the following mixture can be prepared for a strong cough: grind and grind 5 medium leaves of medicinal aloe, add 200 g of honey and melted fat tail. This product should be stored in the refrigerator and taken orally 1 tbsp. l. 3 times a day.
- For children, experts recommend taking fat tail in this form:
- warm the milk by melting 1 tsp in it. this product, and give the baby as a drink when coughing;
- dissolve fat in hot tea with the addition of raspberries or currants, mint, honey, a slice of lemon, which will smooth out the unattractive smell and taste;
- you can make mashed potatoes and add a spoonful of this remedy instead of butter;
- add to soup along with parsley and dill.
From this remedy, you can also make a compress for a child, which is good for coughing.
Even small children with a cold with a cough can do rubbing in the chest area using this component, avoiding the area where the heart muscle is located.
- For children, there are certain contraindications for the use of fat tail:
- allergic reactions and individual intolerance;
- kidney failure;
- diseases of the liver and gallbladder;
- digestive problems (gastritis, peptic ulcer, pancreatitis).
Important! Lamb fat helps to overcome the disease, but is not a panacea, therefore, if a child is ill, it is necessary to consult a pediatrician about the combination of drugs and this remedy.
Lamb fat can improve health in case of cough and respiratory diseases. Its external use has no contraindications, unlike the internal one. It can be used internally for children at least 5 years old, masking its specific taste with various additives.
