BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE AYURVEDIC TEXTS
Ayurveda considers ghee the ultimate cooking oil, with diverse mind/body benefits listed in the ancient texts.

• Absorption: Ghee is an integral part of the science of ayurvedic herbal formulation. Since ghee is an oil, it can bond with lipid-soluble nutrients and herbs to penetrate the lipid-based cell walls of the body. It is stated to increase the potency of certain herbs by carrying the active components to the interior of the cells where they impart the most benefit.

• Preservative: Ghee does not spoil easily, and actually preserves the original freshness and potency of herbs and foods. It does not need refrigeration.

• Digestion: The ayurvedic texts say that Ghee helps balance excess stomach acid, and helps maintain/repair the mucus lining of the stomach.

• Mild Burns: Like aloe, Ghee is said to prevent blisters and scarring if applied quickly to affected skin.

• Mind: Ghee is said to promote all three aspects of mental functioning -- learning, memory and recall.

• Ayurvedic Balance: Ghee balances both Vata (the ayurvedic mind/body operator that controls movement in mind and body) and Pitta (the operator that controls heat and metabolism).

Ghee has been given the cherished title of “rasayana” in ayurveda -- pre-eminent herbs and foods that help overall health, longevity and well-being.