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dotti34 · 21-04-2014, 08:29

Yes, Accyexplorer, goose grease was used for colds and chest complaints even when I was a small child (come to think of it that WAS a long time ago). Every Christmas we had a goose for dinner. This was the chosen fowl not only because it tasted good but the fat off it was very useful for a multitude of purposes, and much prized.

Rubbed on the skin it kept the cold out and the colds away. It was used as a chest rub. Also useful for protecting, waterproofing and preserving leather.

My husband said he used to rub his body with it before playing soccer to keep the bitter cold away – it also had the same effect on other people, kept them away too. Not exactly the most fragrant of smells!

Incidentally, apparently in the 17th Century (which WAS before my time) a goose grease and turpentine poultice was recommended for use in losing weight.

21-04-2014, 08:29	#20
dotti34 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,189 Blog Entries: 80 Liked: 1480 times Rep Power: 833512	Re: Kitchen tips that will "change your life" Yes, Accyexplorer, goose grease was used for colds and chest complaints even when I was a small child (come to think of it that WAS a long time ago). Every Christmas we had a goose for dinner. This was the chosen fowl not only because it tasted good but the fat off it was very useful for a multitude of purposes, and much prized. Rubbed on the skin it kept the cold out and the colds away. It was used as a chest rub. Also useful for protecting, waterproofing and preserving leather. My husband said he used to rub his body with it before playing soccer to keep the bitter cold away – it also had the same effect on other people, kept them away too. Not exactly the most fragrant of smells! Incidentally, apparently in the 17th Century (which WAS before my time) a goose grease and turpentine poultice was recommended for use in losing weight.