Cocoa butter was used by our grandmothers for symptoms of colds and viral infections.
About the healing properties of cocoa butter has long been known, but for some reason many forgot about them. In folk medicine, cocoa butter used always as effective cold remedies. Besides, this product is made from cocoa beans, can cure cough.
How rich cocoa butter?
It is composed of fatty acids: oleic, palmitic, stearic, linoleic and lauric. Also, cocoa butter is a triglyceride, alkaloid substances, vitamins and useful minerals. Such composition cocoa butter allows us to call it one of the most useful products especially in the season of colds and viral diseases.
The healing properties of cocoa butter:
Antitussive. Cocoa butter is able to suppress the cough reflex, which is why it is widely used in the production of cough.
Emollient. Due to this property of cocoa butter can be used as a balm for chapped lips or as a prophylactic against chapping of the skin.
Immunostimulant. Substances included in the composition of cocoa butter, has a beneficial effect on the immune system and stimulate the production of new protective cells.
Anti-inflammatory. In the treatment of catarrhal and viral diseases of cocoa butter can help reduce inflammation in the body.
Painkiller. A small amount of cocoa butter can be used instead of pain medications against pain in the throat or the chest for bronchitis.
Interesting fact: cocoa butter can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 5 years from the date of its production.
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