

.................... GHEE ................



Ghee is obtained from butter. Ghee is one of most delicious aroma of Indian food. It is widely used in Indian cooking . Ghee is widely used in food because it is most delicious aroma having lot of health benefits. Ayurveda considers pure ghee to be sāttvik or sattva-guṇi (in the "mode of goodness")



Ghee is considered as very pure and auspicious. In Hindu religion, while serving food, a little ghee is sprinkled over the food, symbolizing that ghee purifies the food. Ghee is used in Spiritual practices called as Homa, where Ghee is offered to fire as a fuel. Ghee helps to burn whole wood properly with less smoke.



# According to ayurveda, it said that everyone should eat ghee 20-30ml/day.













Goodness of ghee:



1. Nutritional value:



Ghee is loaded with essential fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E and K. ghee helps your body to absorb fat-soluble minerals and vitamins from other foods.





2.Boosts energy:



As containing fatty acids in ghee which is absorbed by the body and converted into energy.

By this way it boost energy





3. heart:



consume a spoonful of ghee daily had reduced serum cholesterol levels and a lower incidence of heart disease. containing a high concentration of fats, it is rich in Omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids are known to improves cardiovascular health.



4. skin and hair:



The essential fatty acids in ghee acts as a nourishing agent, which nourishes the dry skin. Eating ghee daily helps to moisturize the skin and make it soft, smoothy and flexible.

Eating ghee daily is usefull for hair also: it reduces scalp (dandruff) from the hair and promotes the growth of hair ....................................Ghee is obtained from butter. Ghee is one of most delicious aroma of Indian food. It is widely used in Indian cooking . Ghee is widely used in food because it is most delicious aroma having lot of health benefits. Ayurveda considers pure ghee to be sāttvik or sattva-guṇi (in the "mode of goodness")# According to ayurveda, it said that everyone should eat ghee 20-30ml/day.Ghee is loaded with essential fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E and K. ghee helps your body to absorb fat-soluble minerals and vitamins from other foods.As containing fatty acids in ghee which is absorbed by the body and converted into energy.By this way it boost energyconsume a spoonful of ghee daily had reduced serum cholesterol levels and a lower incidence of heart disease. containing a high concentration of fats, it is rich in Omega 3. Omega 3 fatty acids are known to improves cardiovascular health.The essential fatty acids in ghee acts as a nourishing agent, which nourishes the dry skin. Eating ghee daily helps to moisturize the skin and make it soft, smoothy and flexible.Eating ghee daily is usefull for hair also: it reduces scalp (dandruff) from the hair and promotes the growth of hair





Tip: it acts as a natural skin moisturizer, if used daily. It can be applied over the face, left for 10 minutes, washed with warm water.







Benefits and some properties of ghee:



•Ghee contains a fatty acid ( butyrate), which developes the body’s immune system.



• It is enriched with anti-viral properties.



•It improves digestion ( makes digestive system healthy).





• Ghee is advised for a lactating mother . It is believed to add nourishing qualities to the breast milk and to fortify milk with nourishing qualities



•It helps to improve immune system(by increasing production of T-cell which fight with microbes or disease causing agent) and brain functioning



• Ghee is used in constipation and ulser.



• Ghee is an ideal fat for deep frying.



• Ghee contains vitamin E, one of the most powerful antioxidants found in food.



• Ghee also hleps to reduce intestinal disorders like Crohn’s disease.



• lauricacid in ghee contains antimicrobial and antifungal property



• It is the source of good fat.



• It enhance the taste of any food.



• remove toxic elements from the body(acts as a detoxifying agent ).





• Substances that are anti aging naturally improve immunity . Ghee along with milk is considered as the best anti aging dietary combination. Means with the anti-aging, it improves immunity.



• treat menstrual problems (by balancing harmone level in body).



• it is stable fat for cooking (because, at high temperature it does not break into free radicals)

Free radicals are responsible for cancer

Whereas antioxidants hleps to remove these free radicals from body(due to these property antioxidants are called as anti-aging substance.



• it gives strength to bone, prevent tooth decay and atherosclerosis(plague formation in blood vessel due to calcium consumption along with fat)[as it is Rich in vitamin k it leads to calcium absorption in bone].



• helpfull in treating burn (as it contain fat, it reduce burn irritation along with antimicrobial property).





• 2 – 5 drops of Ghee is advised to be given to newborn.



• ghee is the best cosmetic for skin ( dark spot, oiliness of skin, pimple,etc).





• t his is especially useful to heal oral ulcers and to relieve burning sensation.





• in ancient times, g hee was used to apply over the surgical suture for quick healing.



• g hee application over cracked lips, cracked nipples in new mothers and cracked heals softens the edges of everted skin and quickens healing.





• ghee applied over skin relieves dryness and burning sensation.





• t riphala decoction added with ghee and sugar is useful in the treatment of anemia.



• cancer-fighting properties :

Ghee contains CLA( conjugated linoleic acid ) which helps to fight cancer-causing agents.









Some ayurvedic benefits of old ghee: Ghee contains CLA( conjugated linoleic acid ) which helps to fight cancer-causing agents.



1) There is no disease which cannot be cured by the ghee which is one hundred years old.

Even the look, touch and smell of this 100 years old ghee is especially useful in curing Apasmara (epilepsy), Graha (demoniac seizures) and Unmada(insanity).





2) There are 3 types of old ghee

• 10 yr old

• 100 yr old

• 111yr old

- it is believed that all this different types of ghee are beneficial for different types of diseases and with this it is beneficial for balancing tridosha ( vatta, kapha, pitta).



3) This old ghee is light to digest, improves digestion strength, detoxify the body, Cleanses and heals wounds.









Intake of ghee according to Doshas





1) for pitta dosha

As the ghee is very good for pitta dosha, it is not adviced to mix with anything.





2) For kapha dosha

For kapha mixing it with Trikatu Churna g( pepper and long pepper ).





3) for vata dosha

Sweet, salty and sour substances balance vata. Therefore it is taken by mixing with salt.



Ayurvedic properties:



• According to ayurveda, eating ghee improves

the immune system and keeps body warm.



• It provide resistance against cough and cold.



• cow ghee is good for skin, hair,eyes,etc.











Ayurvedic treatment:



• Jamed(clogged) nose:



Nyasa treatment for cold and it involves pouring a few drops of warm pure cow ghee into the nostrils, first thing in the morning. Doing so may provide quick relief as the ghee travels all the way down to the throat and soothes the infection.



• weight loss



Consumption of helps to burn unhealthy fats and increase healthy fats in body. • According to ayurveda, eating ghee improvesthe immune system and keeps body warm.• It provide resistance against cough and cold.• cow ghee is good for skin, hair,eyes,etc.Nyasa treatment for cold and it involves pouring a few drops of warm pure cow ghee into the nostrils, first thing in the morning. Doing so may provide quick relief as the ghee travels all the way down to the throat and soothes the infection.Consumption of helps to burn unhealthy fats and increase healthy fats in body.



