Gee, Its Ghee - The Ultimate Elixir.

If there's something that you should buy, borrow or steal, and always keep it with you, its Ghee. Yes, you heard that right.

Ghee is considered a "Rasayana", a preparation for prevention, strength and rejuvenation. So today I'll present you a cheat sheet on Ghee, including how and when to take it.

Ghee is clarified butter or essentially, butter with the milk solids, sugar and water removed from it. Ghee is called the elixir of life. It has a cell-regeneating effect. In Japan, a study found that Ghee can neutralise the free radicals, 500 times more effectively than Vitamins A, C, and E.

Ghee also forms Ojas, the subtlest end product of digestion, in the body's cells. Thereby ensuring a healthy metabolism and a strong immune system.

Anupanam : Ghee is an idea transport for the healing ingredients and hence, you will see a lot of medicines in Ayurveda combining Ghee with different herbs, called Ghritas.

Detoxification : Ghee, helps with detoxification, as it binds the fat soluble toxins, which can then be excreted and expelled through the natural routes. In a research study, it was measured that upto 58% of the toxins present in the blood are eliminated within 12 days of treatment with Ghee.

Since Ayurveda classifies all imbalances and diseases in terms of our bodily humors and doshas, Ghee is particularly beneficial in eliminating 80% of such diseases, as it pacifies and balances Vata and Pitta Dosha.

1. For all ailments originating below your navel area, or related to "Apana Vayu", Ghee should be had 2 tbsp per day before your food.

2. Nostrils are the doorway to our brain. For all memory, brain related issues, respiratory and sinus problems, warm Ghee should be instilled 2 drops in each nostril, on an empty stomach in the morning.

3. Raw Cow Ghee has a nourishing effect on the skin, when applied to dry skin, or chapped lips.

4. Ghee is cooling so it helps pacify Pitta and treat digestive problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), constipation, flatulence, bloating, GERD (acid reflux), and piles.

5. Ghee, is beneficial in cleaning the blood.

6. Ghee (2 tbsp ) should be had mixed along with food, if you have lung or respiratory issues.

7. Ghee strengthens the eye sight. Triphala Ghritam, is used as an eye drop as a powerful ritual of panchkarma.

8. For all hormonal imbalances in women and men, Ghee acts as a nectar to balance and harmonize it.

9. Ghee when had after food, 30 minutes before sleep, 1 teaspoon with hot water, and also when applied to forehead, promotes sleep, and increases REM sleep.

10. It is a natural scavenger of free radicals.

11. Did you know that Ghee contains 4-5% linoleic acid and hence, promotes the growth and health of the cells in the body.

12. It also contains Vitamins A, D, E, K, B3, and minerals like Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Iron. So you can replace your multi-vitamin pill with 2 tbsp of Ghee.

13. Ghee doesn't have an expiry date and the more it ages, the more potent it becomes

14. When food is cooked in ghee, it allows the food to preserve its nutrients during cooking.

15. Ghee, should not be mixed with Curd, as they are opposite in their nature. Ghee is mildly cooling, while Curd is warming.

16. Ghee, believe it or not, can actually be a very good medicine for your cholesterol, far better than statins, as it contains healthy amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids and can reduce?cholesterol.

17. It works in all kinds of diet and workout routines. Its a calorie-dense food. So 100 ml of Ghee, can give you 883 calories of energy.

18. Ghee has butyric acid, which is an anti-cancer constituent. The antioxidants present in it make it anti-inflammatory.

19. Ghee is rich in Vitamin K, which helps in calcium absorption. It helps in the prevention of?tooth decay?and prevents atherosclerosis

20. For diabetics, Ghee when applied generously over chapatis and breads, can actually reduce the glycemic index of the bread, making it more moist and digestible.

If you consume Ghee regularly, you can easily take care of poor blood circulation, cholesterol, heart and cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure, excess weight, hormonal and menstrual problems, sinus, respiratory issues, constipation, arthritis, any bodily pain and memory.?

The legendary Indian Physician, Sushruta, makes an even stronger statement on the medicinal uses of ghee, “Ghrita is sweet, mild in action, soft, cold in potency (Virya), not increasing moisture in the tissues, lubricating, relieves upward movement in the alimentary tract, insanity, epilepsy, colic, fever, and distension of the abdomen, mitigates vata and pitta, kindles agni, increases memory, wisdom, intelligence, complexion, voice, beauty, softness of the body, vitality, vigor, strength, and span of life; is aphrodisiac, good for vision, increases kapha, wards off sins and inauspiciousness, destroys poisons and demons.”

If you are not taking 2 tbsp of raw ghee in your diet, I suggest you start today and use only Indian Cow Ghee.

Gee, Its Ghee. You gotta take it.

Till next time, Namaskaram.

Disclaimer : I am not a doctor. This email is only meant for educational purposes. This is not intended to serve as medical advice. For medical advice, please contact a certified and registered Physician/ Ayurvedic doctor.