Badger lard

What is badger butter?

Bad badger fat is a natural product made from the subcutaneous fat of the badger, with a long tradition in folk medicine. It has an oily, yellowish-white consistency and a specific odor, and in the past it was considered a "golden cure" for colds, bronchitis, tuberculosis or hard-to-heal wounds. Today, badberry oil is used both internally and externally and is valued in many herbal therapies.

How to extract badberry oil 🔥

The traditional preparation of badberry butter is a slow melting process:

1. Fresh fat is peeled and cut into small pieces.
2. Place it in a ceramic or glass pot over very low heat or in a steam bath.
3. The fat melts slowly, without burning, to preserve the active principles.
4. Filter through a clean cloth and store in a glass container in a cool place.

Nutritional value (100 g)

Bad Badger fat is rich in healthy fats, unsaturated fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins and is a highly concentrated energy food.

• Calories: ~900 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 0 g
• Total fat: 99 g
• - of which saturated: 40 g
• Protein: 0.5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Vitamin A, D, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B4, B6, B9, B12
• Minerals: iron, zinc, phosphorus
• Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
• Glycosides
• Essential micro and macro essential elements

Health benefits of badger butter 🌿

• Strengthens the immune system - boosts the body's natural defenses.
• Treats respiratory conditions - beneficial in bronchitis, asthma and tuberculosis.
• Natural anti-inflammatory - reduces joint and muscle inflammation.
• Heals wounds and burns - applied externally speeds healing.
• Energizer and tonic - restores strength to weak or anemic people.
• Improves digestion - stimulates bile secretion and the liver.
• Powerful antioxidant - protects cells from free radicals.
• Protects the heart - due to its unsaturated fatty acid content.
• Relieves rheumatic pain - by external rubbing on painful areas.
• Strengthens the lungs - recommended during convalescence after respiratory diseases.

Contraindications and possible side effects ⚠️

• Do not give to young children without medical advice.
• Contraindicated in people with severe liver disease.
• May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
• Excessive consumption → may affect digestion and liver.
• Do not use internally unless the product is pure and tested.

Herbal remedies with badberry butter 🧴

For bronchitis and cough

Take 1 teaspoon of badberry lard mixed with honey, 2 times a day for 7 days.

For rheumatism and joint pain

Apply externally by gently massaging on painful joints, then cover the area with a warm cloth.

For wounds and burns

Anoint the affected area with a thin layer of lard, helping to heal and soothe pain.

For immunity and anemia

Take 1 teaspoon in the morning on an empty stomach for 10 days.

For tuberculosis (traditional cure)

Prepare a mixture of bad badger lard, honey and warm milk, taken daily for several weeks.

Did you know that...? 🤔

• 🐾 Badger lard was considered a miracle cure in Romanian villages for lung diseases.
• 🔥 It was often used as an ointment for burns and frostbite.
• 💪 A teaspoonful of lard was given to weak children to gain strength.
• 🌿 In Russian and Siberian medicine, it has been used for centuries for tuberculosis.
• 🦴 Old men used it for rheumatic pains by daily rubbing.
• 🍯 It was often mixed with honey and milk to make it easier to consume.
• 👩‍🌾 Peasants said it "greases the lung from the inside" and cures colds.
• 🧴 The lard was kept in glass jars, refrigerated to keep it from going rancid.
• 🌬️ It was considered a breathing elixir for asthma sufferers.
• ⚔️ In times of war, soldiers used it to heal wounds.
• 🐻 It was believed that the badger's power passes into the one who consumes the butter.
• 🫀 The Omega-3 and Omega-6 content has cardioprotective effects.
• 👵 Folk medicines recommended butter for strengthening bones.
• 🛡️ It was said to "keep disease at bay" if consumed in spring.
• 🐕 It was also used in veterinary treatments for dogs and horses.
• 🧒 Children were given lard with bread and salt to grow up healthy.
• 🥛 Mixed with warm milk, it was a natural sleeping pill.
• 🌡️ It was given in fall and spring cures for fortification.
• 🍵 Combined with medicinal teas for enhanced effects.
• 🩺 It is still used today in phytotherapy for lung support.
• In folk medicine, badberry butter was considered an antidote for tuberculosis.
• 🧬 Omega-9 fatty acids in lard have anti-tumor effects.
• 👩‍❤️‍👨 Regular consumption was associated with fertility and potency in men and women.
• 🧴 It is still used today in creams for psoriasis and dermatitis.

Conclusion

Badgerberry oil remains a valuable herbal remedy with proven effects for generations. Used correctly, it can be an important health ally, but it is essential to respect the doses and contraindications.