Treatment of dry and wet cough with badger fat

Getting rid of a cough with animal fats is a popular method among the people. In the old days, it was believed that you could fight tuberculosis by taking dog fat. Animal rights activists will be horrified, but in those days there was not such a wide range of pharmacological agents to cure this terrible disease. Badger fat is also considered an effective medicine for many pathologies, including cough. The badger's lifestyle forces it to make reserves in the warm season, which it uses from winter to spring, hibernating. Therefore, many useful substances for the body are concentrated in fat deposits: vitamins A, E, group B, unsaturated fatty acids, which determines their medicinal properties.

Medicinal properties

Badger fat contains properties necessary for tissue regeneration, for their rapid growth, stabilization of hormonal levels, improvement of hematopoietic processes. It is a good antioxidant, it strengthens the nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine systems, has a beneficial effect on digestion, reproductive function, regulates blood glucose levels, prevents malignant tumors. But can it help with a cough? The ability to increase the body's resistance, restore strength, normalize metabolic processes ensure its effectiveness in the fight against destructive phenomena of the respiratory organs.

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Indications badger fat

Badger fat is used to treat many diseases. Indications for its use are:

• diseases of the musculoskeletal system, joint pain;
• hyperacid gastritis and gastroduodenitis, ulcers, colitis;
• vascular and heart diseases;
• pathologies of the genitourinary organs;
• dermatological problems, including damage to the skin (injuries, wounds);
• tonsillitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, etc.

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Treatment of dry cough with badger fat during bronchitis

Unproductive cough causes many unpleasant moments, because there is a constant urge to clear the respiratory tract, but the sputum does not come out and they are only injured. Dry cough therapy is aimed at calming the cough center and helping it to transform into a wet one, in which mucus is easily removed. The effectiveness of badger fat is in eliminating pathological processes in the bronchial mucosa, accumulated mucus, causing convulsive coughing fits.

Dosing and administration

Badger fat is sold at the market or in a pharmacy and is used in two ways: internally and externally. The fatty mass is swallowed from a spoon, washed down with warm water, tea, herbal infusions, milk, or dissolved in them. It is recommended to eat a dessert spoon three times a day an hour before the main meal. The course of treatment usually lasts for half a month to a month. After a certain interval, the treatment can be repeated. But, in fairness, it should be noted that not everyone can withstand fat in its pure form. That is why manufacturers have come up with gelatin capsules. They do not need to be chewed or directly in contact with the filling, which is a medicine formula improved with wheat germ oil.

Another method of treatment is rubbing and rubbing. The area where mustard plasters are usually placed: the back and chest, bypassing the area of the heart projection, is rubbed and wrapped in a woolen scarf. This is a kind of compress and it is best to apply it at night to warm up well. You can also carry out the procedure during the day, leaving the fat on the body for several hours, but then do not go out into the cold. Another advantage of badger fat is that it is applied directly to the body even at elevated temperatures, although in this case, compresses and rubbing are usually contraindicated.

It is used in homemade ointments and is also present in various ready-made products, since the fat warms, increasing the body temperature in the areas of exposure by closing the sweat glands.

Adults use the product both internally and for rubbing. A single serving of fat mixed with honey or any jam is a large spoon. Taken on an empty stomach. Those who have chosen the easier way and decided to take capsules are recommended to drink 6-8 pieces at a time during meals three times a day.

Recipes with badger fat for cough

There are many recipes, the composition of which, in addition to the main ingredient, is enriched with other components that enhance the therapeutic effect and improve the taste of the potion. One of them is badger fat with honey. In addition to the many useful properties of the bee product (vitamins, minerals, glucose, fructose, proteins, organic acids), it is necessary to interrupt the specific smell of fat. The composition is prepared by mixing 3 parts of it with one part of honey.

Another version of the potion is to mix 100g of each, the same amount of chopped walnuts, 50g of raisins, dried apricots. A tablespoon of the mixture per day will increase immunity and lead to a faster recovery.

An effective recipe that includes honey, fat, cocoa (100 g each), aloe juice, butter (50 g each), a spoonful of alcohol. Mix everything until smooth, place in a container, close with a tight lid and store in a cool place. Take a tablespoon on an empty stomach and wash it down with milk.

Badger fat for cough for children

The instructions for badger fat from the pharmacy indicate that it can be given to children starting from the age of two, but doctors still insist on three years. Before use, it is melted in warm milk or a decoction of medicinal herbs. For a glass of liquid, you will need a teaspoon of fat if the child is under 6 years old, half a tablespoon - from 6 to 10, older than this age - a tablespoon, you should drink in small sips. It is often difficult to persuade small children to drink such a drink, even improved with jam, honey and other goodies. In this case, you need to use rubbing with fat. The combination of two methods consists of a quick healing effect. To apply the product to the back, chest, legs of a child, you must first take it in the palms of an adult, then massage it into the skin until it turns red and wrap it up warmly. It is best to carry out the procedure at night.

When babies have a cough, rub their legs and arms. This technique improves blood circulation and will help improve the condition. For this, adults steam their extremities in hot water when they have a cold.

Use badger fat during pregnancy

Natural recipes for treating colds and coughs are very relevant for pregnant women, since the chemical components of medicines can harm the development of the baby in the womb. The only obstacle in this way is the body's rejection of the product, because various smells are so harmful to a pregnant woman, and the greasy consistency is unpleasant. External use is quite acceptable and can be used by pregnant women for coughs.

Contraindications

Badger fat is not recommended for acute pancreatitis and cholecystitis. It is also contraindicated for people with an allergic reaction to the product, liver disease, and urinary tract disease. These diagnoses may entail potential risks and complications.

Storage conditions

Badger fat, like any other, quickly spoils and goes rancid at room temperature, so it requires storage in the refrigerator. Before consuming it, you need to take a portion in advance and hold it on the surface for some time, so as not to harm yourself with cold.

Doctors' reviews

Doctors confirm the healing effect of badger fat and often recommend it to their patients for coughs as part of a comprehensive treatment. But knowing the health condition of their patients, a specialist, like no one else, will determine whether it is suitable for a particular person or whether it is better to resort to other methods.

Analogues

Another cough remedy that is exotic for our area is bear fat. Its biological value is also based on the processes of the animal's body preparing for a long winter sleep. It consumes everything it needs to survive long months without food. Its diet consists of herbs, berries, nuts, honey, fish, and meat. Its fat contains nucleic, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and various vitamins that allow a person to fight inflammation and strengthen the immune system. It helps remove phlegm from the bronchi and lungs and speed up recovery after an illness.

Another analogue of badger fat is the drug "Barsukor" - a balm. It contains animal fat, camphor, mint essential oil, pepper extract, vitamin E. It is intended for external use. The drug is also available in capsules and syrup for internal use.

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