Ghee

What is ghee?

When butter is cooked, its watery portion separates out and the residua; condensed matter prepared from it is known as ghee or clarified butter.

The best quality:

Ghee made from cow's milk is considered to be the best in quality.

Uses:

• Ghee enhances, intelligence, memory and sharpens the brain.
• It promotes digestion.
• It clears doshas from body channels.
• It lubricates the body channels.
• It increases strength, life span, semen, vision, fertility, glow, tenderness, and sound quality.
• It is a good rejuvenator.

How to use ghee:

• Regular intake of milk and ghee is the best nourishing and rejuvenating combination.

How to use aged ghee:

• Massage with old ghee is recommended in pain of ribs, upward circulation of Vata, cough, diminished vision and chronic fever.
• Old ghee eradicates epilepsy, intoxication, passing out, malaria and diminished vision.
• It cleans and heals wounds.
• It cures disorders of the head, ears, eyes, and female genital organs.
• It acts as anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
• It is especially beneficial in pneumonia.

Relation to doshas:

• If taken in excess, increases Kapha.
• If taken moderately, decreases Pitta and Kapha.

Fun Fact about Ghee:

Ghee has the property of increasing the potency of any herbal preparation.

Aged ghee:

• Purana - 10 years old ghee
• Kumbhaghrta - 100 years old ghee
• Mahaghrta - 100+ years old ghee

References:

Primary Source: Acharya Balakrisna - A Practical Approach to The Science of Ayurveda - A Comprehensive Guide for Healthy Living.