What diseases can pork fat cure?

The health benefits of pork fat

Pork fat has long been a familiar ingredient in cooking. It has a pleasant aroma and enhances the flavor of dishes. However, with the advent of cooking oil, pork fat has been largely forgotten. Below are some of the health benefits of pork fat:

Regulating the five internal organs.

Pork fat can nourish five internal organs, especially the spleen and stomach, enhancing digestive function and stimulating appetite. Therefore, people with weak spleens and stomachs, poor appetite, and thin physiques can consume pork fat in moderation.

Nourishes and soothes the lungs.

Pork fat has a moisturizing effect on the lungs. The development of human skin and hair depends on the nourishment of the lungs; adding pork fat to the diet helps nourish the lungs, indirectly promoting the growth of skin and hair.

Detoxification and bowel regularity

This food helps eliminate cantharidin, a toxin found in alcohol. Additionally, pork fat helps reduce jaundice, promotes bowel movements, and prevents constipation.

Traditional remedies using pork fat.

According to the Health & Life newspaper, citing Traditional Medicine Practitioner and Specialist Doctor Tran Ngoc Que, there are several remedies from pork fat that Traditional Chinese Medicine offers as follows:

Pork fat can treat constipation and urinary problems.

Ingredients: Approximately 30-50 grams of pork fat, 100ml of alcohol.

Instructions: Cut the pork fat into small pieces, boil it with alcohol, then continue boiling until only about 30 ml remains. Divide this into two portions and drink until the symptoms subside.

Treating dry cough caused by cold weather.

120g of pork fat, fried until cooked, cut into small pieces, and eaten with soy vinegar (in appropriate amounts). Consume within 3-5 days.

Treating a chicken's neck injury (or neck injury)

For those with cracked or chapped nipples or toes, mix 5-10 ml of melted lard with 10-20 g of black sesame seed residue (after pressing), mix well, store in a glass jar in the refrigerator, and apply 2-3 times a day to the cracked area.

Treating persistent cough and hoarseness

60g of pork fat, cooked into liquid fat; 60g of honey boiled together with the liquid fat, stored in a ceramic jar, mix 1 spoonful with warm water and drink daily.

Treating constipation

100 ml of rendered pork fat, a sufficient amount of winter melon seeds, finely ground and formed into pills, each pill weighing 9g. Take 1 pill 2-3 times a day.

Treating hyperactivity and speech delay (a symptom of autism)

500g of rendered pork fat, carefully filtered, and 500g of honey. Both ingredients are boiled down to a concentrated solution, refrigerated, and used one tablespoon twice a day.

Treating postpartum weakness in women

60 ml of rendered pork fat, 60 ml of ginger juice (made from 2-3 ginger roots), 60 ml of honey, and 50 ml of white wine. All ingredients are boiled down to a concentrated paste, to be used as needed. Take approximately 9 ml of white wine with each dose.

Treating cracked skin on hands and feet.

Mix rendered pork fat with warm rice wine until warm, then apply to cracked skin.

Treating people with stomach problems

For those with stomach acid who experience stomach pain due to hunger: Steam 60g of pork fat and 30g of rock sugar until soft, then eat in the morning.

Notes on using lard

Traditional medicine practitioner and specialist in internal medicine, Dr. Tran Ngoc Que, notes that for pork fat to be truly beneficial to health and to fulfill its role as a medicinal remedy, people need to be aware of the following points:

- Although pork fat is very good, it should only be used in moderation when preparing dishes. Absolutely do not overuse it, as this can lead to unexpected weight gain and obesity.

- Individuals with conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or dyslipidemia must strictly follow their doctor's instructions.