Properties of Ghee
(Clarified butter) – as described in Ayurveda
Ghee and oil are widely used in ayurveda system of medicine as mediums to
administer herbal preparations. Herbs, pastes of herbs or decoction of herbs are
infused in oil or ghee and later administered to patients after diagnosing the
conditions and diseases.
Properties of ghee: Ghee prepared out of
cow’s milk is considered to be having medicinal properties and is widely used
ayurvedic preparations.
Dhee kaanthismruthikaarakam balakaram
medhokaram shuddhikrudvataghnam shramanaashanam swarakaram pittapaham pushtidam
Cow’s ghee has following properties
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It increases
intelligence.
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Helps in enhancing
memory power.
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Rejuvenates the
skin from inside and
increases its glow.
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Boosts body energy
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Detoxifies
body
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Normalizes vata.
(Imbalance of vata causes diseases)
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Increases clarity of voice.
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Normalises pitta
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Nourishes the body
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Improves digestion and increases body fire.
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Increases
quality and quantity of semen.
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It is very effective in disorders of
eye.
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Acts as a good
Rasayana
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It is the best form of fat.
Properties of ghee prepared out of
buffalo’s milk
1. Strengthens the body.
2. Makes you feel healthy
3. Increases fairness and glow
of skin.
4. Normalizes kapha and vata
5. It is very effective in piles
(hemorrhoids), IBS,
6. It is used in disorders of eye.
Among these ghee prepared out of cows milk is considered to have more
medicinal properties. Freshly prepared ghee is very effective and useful.
The ghee which has been kept for 10 years is called as “PURANA GHRITA”. It is
widely used in treating epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
The ghee which has been stored for more than 100 years is called as “KUMBHA
SARPI”. The ghee which is stored more than 100 years is called as “MAHAGHRITA”.
Mahaghrita is used in chronic cough and disorders of eye,
The ghee should not be administered in tuberculosis, upper respiratory tract
infections and bronchitis when mucous secretion is more,
indigestion,
constipation, fever and
diabetes.
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Properties of ghee - As described in Ayurveda
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Ayurveda description of asthi dhatu (Bones
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