Cocoa butter, Lviv region.

Cocoa butter
Action, indications and application.
For influenza and epidemics of all forms of influenza, when the infection is transmitted by airborne droplets. Lubricating the mucous membrane of the nose with cocoa butter, you protect yourself from direct infection. This happens because cocoa butter envelops the mucous membrane, softens it, and becomes an additional barrier for infections and viruses.
As an antitussive and expectorant for bronchitis and FLU, chronic pneumonia, for the prevention of bronchitis with an osmotic component. Take with hot milk (100 - 150 ml. with 0.5 teaspoon of butter per serving).
With bronchitis, to improve and improve blood flow to the lungs, chest massage withapplication of cocoa butter is recommended. It is also useful to use cocoa butter for general massage. The oil has a pleasant smell and a delicate taste.
Cocoa butter is very relevant for those who have problems with stool. If you take one teaspoon at night for three weeks, the stool will normalize. If hemorrhoids have already started, it is recommended to introduce cocoa butter (1 teaspoon) into the rectum before each bowel movement. After stool, wash with cool water and apply a thin layer ofoil around the anus. Micro enemas with a decoction of chamomile and cocoa butter are very useful for hemorrhoids. they are very easy to make at home (1 tablespoon of dryflowers chamomile for 1 glass of water). It is introduced into the anus with a baby syringe. After the procedure, lie down for three minutes. It is recommended to do it for three weeks. During exacerbations, do micro enemas 2 times a day.
In gynecology, cervical erosion. Mix one teaspoon of cocoa butter melted in a water bath with 10 drops of sea buckthorn oil, soak a tampon and insert it into the vagina at night for 14-18 days.
With atherosclerosis, 0.5 teaspoon of cocoa butter twice a day - in the morning and in the evening, 15 minutes before meals. Removes cholesterol from the body, can resist the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels.
In case of cholecystitis, it is used as a choleretic agent and for blind probing. 1 Art. melt a spoonful of cocoa butter in a water bath and drink it on an empty stomach in the morning. Put the heating pad on the right side and lie down for 1.5 - 2 hours. It is advisable to do this procedure once a week, preferably on a day off.
Propolis ointments based on cocoa butter.
Add chopped propolis to cocoa butter melted in a water bath and cool, stirring continuously. The mixture is prepared in a ratio of 1/10 (1 part of propolis to 10 parts of cocoa butter).
Internal:
- take 0.5 tbsp. spoons 3 times a day an hour before meals for angina, inflamed lungs, tuberculosis.
External:
- use to relieve itching and pain relief of burns;
- helps with varicose ulcers - with the help of application to sore spots;
- use for eczema, fungal lesions, cracked nipples in nursing mothers.(//tractor-service.com)
In cosmetics, cocoa butter is used to rejuvenate the skin of the face and neck, and it will also relieve you of problems related to dry skin, thanks to the content of lauric, palmitic, stearic and other acids, as well as vitamin A. It has high regenerating and anti-allergic properties.
On frosty, windy, cold days, it is not recommended to use an ordinary cream, because the water contained in the cream cools the skin, which can lead to frostbite. Therefore, it is recommended to lubricate the skin of the face with cocoa butter before going outside and then powder it a little. Such protection is necessary already at a temperature of 20°С of frost, especially if a long-term stay on the street is expected.
Before going out into the yard, rub the skin of your hands and feet with cocoa butter. In this case, you will protect it from the influence of adverse factors - dust and dirt.
If you visit the pool, or are going to relax in the South, you need to know that your skin will remain fresh and velvety if you apply cocoa butter all over your body before swimming. It does not allow a significant amount of chlorinated lime dissolved in water to affect your delicate and sensitive skin, and also protects against the adverse effects of sunlight. The tan will be even, the skin will not dry out and will remain young and healthy. It is important to note that the melting point of cocoa butter is 32-34°С, which will ideally allow you to melt the butter in the palms of your hands in warm conditions.
In case of dryness, cracks on the hands, burrs on the fingers, cracks and keratinization of the skin of the feet, it is recommended to lubricate with a mixture of liquid honey and cocoa butter heated in a steam bath in equal quantities, it is better to do this before going to bed at night, provided that you are not allergic to honey. In this case, honey can be replaced with olive or sunflower oil in the same proportions.
Weathered and dry lips, cracks in the corners of the lips in adults and children are also well softened by cocoa butter. Lubricate at night or before going out.
To strengthen eyebrows and eyelashes due to the complex of vitamins A, E, D3 included in the composition, and lecithin. Apply to the eyebrows and massage from the bridge of the nose to the temples with the middle fingers of both hands. A mixture of cocoa butter and rum strengthens eyebrows and eyelashes (with a teaspoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of rum).
Skin care under the eyes. Fighting "crow's feet" around the eyes. Very effective oil compresses. Fold the gauze in 5-6 layers, soak it in warm cocoa butter heated in a steam bath and apply it to the face, put dry cotton wool and a terry towel on top. Hold for 5-10 minutes. Rinse with cool water, then wipe with a piece of ice from parsley decoction (2 tablespoons of parsley per 1 cup of boiling water). Such a compress can also be useful for dry, withered facial skin.
If you have puffiness or dark circles around your eyes. Cut 2 pieces of dense fabric of the required size, moisten with melted butter and keep for 30-40 minutes. Remove the remaining oil with a napkin, wipe the skin with ice.
To soften the skin, make a bath with a soda solution (2 tbsp. spoons of soda per 3 liters of water), after that you need to walk with a pumice stone on rough places. Wipe your feet dry and apply cocoa butter. In very rough places on the feet, as well as on the knees and elbows, it is useful to rub grapefruit and lemon skin, generously smear the calf with cocoa butter and leave it to absorb for 1-1.5 hours. It is recommended to rub cocoa butter on the places of greatest roughness daily for 16-18 days.
To strengthen hair. 2 Art. spoons of rosemary, pour 1 glass of boiling water, infuse for 40 minutes, strain and mix with 3 tbsp. spoons of melted cocoa butter. Mix everything well and apply to hair 2 hours before washing, put on a cellophane bag and tie with a towel. Wash with normal shampoo. It is recommended to use 1-2 times a week. Hair becomes thick, elastic and springy.
Mask for dry, withered and problematic facial skin.
Add 1 teaspoon of cocoa butter melted in a steam bath to chopped green parsley (2 tablespoons), apply on the face along the massage lines and leave for 20-30 minutes. Wash off the mask with cool water.
A mask for dry, dehydrated, wrinkled facial skin.
1 egg yolk, 1 tsp liquid honey, 1 tsp. spoon of melted cocoa butter, 1 tsp. a spoonful of carrot juice, 10 drops of lemon juice. Mix everything well and apply to the skin of the face for 10-15 minutes. Wash with a cotton swab with warm water, wipe with a piece of ice.
Nourishing mask for all skin types.
Add 1 teaspoon of cocoa butter and 1 teaspoon of fruit or vegetable juice to 1 teaspoon of condensed milk, mix everything and apply to the face for 10-15 minutes. Wash off with cool water.
Contraindications: Undesirable internal use of cocoa butter in the evening with increased excitement and sleep disturbance. 100g-200 UAH. (price fluctuates).