The healing properties of dog hair: myths and facts

Many people firmly believe in the healing properties of dog hair and use products from it at every opportunity: to get rid of pain in the joints, throat, headaches, and even to treat fractures. Is it true that dog hair products have medicinal properties?

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When can dog hair products cure us?

Any wool products, including those made from dog hair, are good because they have a dry heat effect. And with many diseases of the joints and back, a dry compress really helps. So products made from dog hair can have a therapeutic effect in the fight against sciatica, lumbago, back pain and arthrosis. Dry heat improves blood circulation.

For the same reason, woolen compresses are recommended for a number of gynecological diseases. In this case, the bandage is used as a bandage on the pelvic area and abdomen.

A dog hair compress is also suitable for those who lead passive lifestyle: It will help relax the back muscles.

Dog hair is hollow inside, which means it can serve as a kind of “glass unit”, perfectly retaining heat. And in this sense, it is superior to sheep wool: dog hair can only be compared with llama wool. Dog wool yarn can not only warm, but also irritate the capillaries located under the skin, and this is micromassage, which again improves blood circulation. So best friend wool bandages can actually help heal fractures.

Scarves and hats made of dog wool, due to their warming properties, are suitable for “freezing”. Another plus is that in wet weather, dog hair almost does not get wet.

When should you not use dog hair products?

Sometimes products made from wool, including from a dog, are harmful, not beneficial. For example, when arthritis dry heat is contraindicated.

Wearing a dog hair belt will not affect your posture in any way and will not make your figure slim – for that matter advertising is not to be trusted.

Another myth, cultivated by unscrupulous businessmen, is that dog hair products “contain biological substances that penetrate our body and neutralize negative charges.” This is nothing more than pseudoscientific nonsense.

In addition, products made from dog hair are unlikely to be useful. I am allergic.

Which dog hair can be used?

Many people believe that the hair of any dog ​​is suitable for making yarn, but this is not so. 

For example, the poodle’s coat is too soft and matted from moisture, while the rough terrier coat is too coarse. It is believed that the coat of a Malamute, Collie or Bobtail is best suited.