Benefits of Donkey Milk. Was Cleopatra right?

That Cleopatra bathed in donkey's milk is a concept that populates the collective imaginary when we think of the legendary queen of Egypt.Apparently during a time of history it was a fairly widespread fashion, but Was it absurd or did the Donkey Milk have benefits? Was Cleopatra right?

Benefits of Donkey Milk.Was Cleopatra right?

The Greek doctor Hippocrates (460-370 BC) was the first to mention the benefits of donkey's milk .I specify that it was good for numerous diseases including the liver disorders, poisoning, fever, nosebleeds, infectious diseases and joint pain .After the, Pliny the Elder (AD 23-79) added in his "Naturalis History" how beneficial it was in conditions such as fatigue, wrinkles in the face, ulcers, weak teeth and even for gynecological disorders. With these recommendations it is not surprising that some historical personalities trusted her blindly.

The leyend Around Cleopatra , she tells us that she used to bathe in donkey's milk daily to preserve her beauty and the whiteness and elasticity of her skin.To fill a bathtub, almost 700 donkeys since these animals give only between 1/2 liter and a liter of milk a day, but she was not the only one to trust donkey's milk; Popea Sabina wife of Neron also used it to the bathroom, as Pliny the Elder himself tells us and in a more recent time, it is known that Napoleon's sister, Paulina , used it to take care of her skin.

Benefits of Donkey Milk. Was Cleopatra right?

Were these women right in trusting this element? Apparently yes.Already in the 19th century, in a children's hospital in Paris , research was made on the type of milk that was most beneficial for sick infants.The number of recoveries of those who had been fed with milk Donkey was noticeably superior to those who were with cow's or goat's milk.It is currently known that donkey's milk is the most similar to breast milk because of its low fat content and lactose ratio .Curiously, babies were taken to breastfeed directly from the donkey's udder as shown in the image below.

Benefits of Donkey Milk. Was Cleopatra right?

Analyzes have resulted in not only the similarity with breast milk, but also the existence of antibacterial agents 200 times more powerful than those of cow's milk, so that of donkey turns out to be much more germ-free .It also seems to contain anti-allergens that relieve conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, bronchitis or asthma. So, Cleopatra was not misleading, the benefits of donkey's milk are manifold.consumed.

Benefits of Donkey Milk. Was Cleopatra right?

You can currently find fresh in some places or marketed in soap bars for use in the skin.Yes, its price is high since these equities give very little milk, they have to be ordered by hand and only produce it for 6 or 7 months a year, while they are raising their pigs.If you want to know other foods beneficial to health, we invite you to read the post: «Golden Milk» the INCREDIBLE drink.

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