What is whale oil used for?

Whale oil, or as it was called in the old days, blubber, is a liquid fat extracted from the fat of mammals, which has a yellow or brown color with an unpleasant odor, but carries great benefits.

Whale oil is used as an additive in the manufacture of soap, ointments, candles and cosmetics, as well as for the operation of lamps and lanterns. It is also used in the production of suede.

Since whale oil has useful and medicinal properties, it is also used in medicine. It has anti-inflammatory properties and performs a number of useful functions, such as: lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, increasing immunity, improving the condition of the skin, hair, nails, etc.

In the past, blubber was used to make automatic transmission fluid.