COW GHEE BENEFITS
- April 29, 2021
- Posted by Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh
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- Since ancient times, the importance of ghee cannot be emphasized in Indian culture.
- Traditionally pure ghee is made from cow’s milk and is considered to be a powerhouse. It is using in food to enhance the taste, and used in lighting mud lamps or diyas and performing auspicious rituals.
- Ghee is used everywhere in India. It is in the form of clarified butter and has a high smoke point which makes it good for cooking.
- Ghee contains cholesterol and fatty acids which act as healing agents for the body. It is also used to moisturize during winters.
- According to Ayurveda, ghee is a vital nourishing natural ingredient for the body and is considered to be positive food or satvik.
- These easily digestible fats balance heat elements in the body.
GHEE BENEFITS
Benefits of ghee for hairs
- Ghee contains high moisturizing and nourishing properties that give you smooth, shiny, and stronger hair.
- Hydrates the hair – Lack of moisture is the major cause of dull, dry, and damaged hairs. The healthy and rich fatty acids present in ghee nourish scalp and hair follicles, boost hydration, and restoring hair health.
- Improves hair texture – Applying ghee onto the hair and scalp can improve hair texture with extra smoothness and shine. Heat spoonful ghee, dip fingers into it, and rub gently on scalp and hair. Let it for a few hours and wash with shampoo.
- Works as a deep conditioner – People can apply ghee overnight for a deep conditioning treatment for the hairs, and sealed with a shower cap in order to avoid the greasy mess.
- Promotes hair growth – Hair massage with warmed ghee will stimulate the blood circulation in the scalp also promote hair growth and making your hair thicker and longer.
Ghee benefits for skin
- For dark circles – Apply ghee on your eyelids and under eyes every night before sleeping and wash it the next morning with normal water to help to reduce dark circles.
- For chapped and dark lips – Take a few drops of ghee and gently massage over your lips. Leave it overnight and in the morning your lips become soft and rosy.
- For dry skin – Heat ghee and apply it to your body before bath for soft and smooth skin. In dry face mix ghee with water and massage it into the skin. Wash after 15 minutes with normal water.
- For dull skin – Take ghee with raw milk and besan in the bowel to make a paste. Apply this pack over your face and neck and leave it after 20 minutes before washing.
Cow ghee benefits for brain
- Ghee in the diet helps in the growth of the fetus in the mother’s womb – pregnant women have prescribed ghee in their diet because of some natural health benefits.
- Consume Ghee in your diet daily provide some health benefits for the carrying mother, and helps in the proper development of the fetus.
- In Ayurveda, it is said that the ghee diet for a carrying mother gives nourishment and helpful for the baby in the womb.
Ghee in the diet is beneficial for students and seniors –
- It was generally approved that students have to be given ghee based diet and help in:
- Increasing the level of concentration power
- Better power of memorization
- Natural prevention from dementia of seniors
- Better analytic ability, which will help in managing the study, etc.
- Add Ghee to a daily diet is the best way to offer dairy nutrition to the body and enhance the mental ability of a person. Cow ghee is considered the best option for ghee consumers.
- Ghee offers health benefits for people of all ages.
- Cow ghee benefits for the brain are not only for kids and seniors, it is helpful for people at their young age.
- Ghee stimulated stamina level, make mood happy, increase memory power and superior level of intelligence, etc.
For Clogged Nose
- People who suffer from breathing issues, those whose taste sense is hampered, headache, for those people Ayurveda made an interesting nasal drop that may help in soothe clogged nose.
- In Ayurveda, it is called Nasaya. In this process pouring a few drops of lukewarm cow ghee into the nostrils and give instant relief after pouring as the ghee travels all the way down to the throat and soothes the infection. Only pour lukewarm ghee in each nostril.
Good Source of Energy
- Ghee is a good source of energy.
- It contains medium and short-chain fatty acids, “of which, lauric acid is a potent antimicrobial and antifungal in action.
- Lactating mothers are often given ladoos in this period loaded with ghee and provide energy. Pinni is a Punjabi treat, not known for its taste but also has energy-boosting properties.
Keeps Constipation at Bay
- A mixture of milk and ghee works as laxatives and the best remedy for constipation.
- Take 1 or 2 teaspoonful’s of ghee in a cup of hot milk at bedtime is an effective but gentle means of relieving constipation.
Dr. Vaidya Karanvir Singh is the younger Vaidya in Chandigarh Ayurved & Panchakarma Centre. He is the fourth generation in his family who is practicing as a general consultant in Ayurved & Panchakarma treatment at Chandigarh. In his practice, he had treated more than 1 Lakh Plus patients worldwide.
Article by Dr. Karanvir Singh (M.D in AYURVEDA, PANCHAKARMA FAGE) and reviewed by Vaidya Jagjit Singh (B.A.M.S)