Do you often wonder if the cow ghee you daily have in your meals is any healthy? Well, if that’s the case, then it’s time you realized something – cow ghee is actually healthy and comes with a number of benefits.

Would you like to know more? Keep reading!

Cow Ghee – A Brief:

Ghee is nothing but slightly caramelized clarified butter usually made from cow milk – although goat, buffalo, and yak versions are not unheard of. In fact, this clarification process removes the milk solids present in butter, which means even those who are lactose intolerant can enjoy consuming this dairy product without facing any problem. It is also healthier to heat ghee at a higher temperature because it has a higher smoke point.

Following are the benefits of cow ghee:

1. Energy:

Ghee is a storehouse of energy with almost 470 KJ of energy per tablespoon. It has plenty of medium chain fatty acids, which can be directly absorbed into the liver and burnt as energy. It can release energy even hours after consumption, which means athletes can benefit from it. Even if you eat a teaspoon of it before exercising, you will not feel depleted in the middle of your workout session. In fact, these medium chain fatty acids burn other fats too.

2. Digestion:

There are various ways in which ghee positively influences our digestive system.

• Ghee contains short chain butyric acid that is used by the intestinal bacteria. In fact, our digestive tracts produce their own butyric acid.
• Ghee boosts digestion and metabolism, which in turn increases appetite.
• Ghee is known to reduce inflammation of the digestive tract thereby preventing Crohn’s disease or ulcers.

3. Immunity:

The immune system is greatly benefited by the regular consumption of ghee. The butyric acid is known to boost the production of T cells. These T cells are mainly responsible for all the heavy work carried out by the immune system against allergens and foreign particles that enter our bodies. Fat soluble vitamins and minerals also boost our immunity, and ghee helps in the absorption of these nutrients in our body.

4. Skin:

Daily consumption and application of ghee can be greatly beneficial to your skin.

• Ghee is a good moisturizer – lightly massage your skin with ghee to get supple and soft skin in the winters.
• Chapped lips? Smear a bit of ghee on your lips and get a luscious pout without using cosmetics.
• Lack of sleep may be leaving panda-like dark circles around your eyes, but ghee will reduce them in no time. Apply it lightly around the eyes before going to sleep.
• Burns or rashes heal quickly if you apply ghee as a salve.

5. Eyes:

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian medicinal text, swears by ghee and its eyesight improvement properties. Eating ghee regularly can improve eyesight. If you have irritation in the eye, smear a bit of ghee under your eye. Although Ayurveda suggests pouring slightly warmed ghee gently on the opened eye, it is not advised, as the ghee you buy may have contamination and may further irritate or damage your eye.

6. Cough:

This is an old home remedy, and is quite effective too. You can either eat a teaspoon of warm ghee directly or make a herbal concoction.

• Fry a small stick of cinnamon in ghee. Let it cool slightly, and then remove the stick and swallow it.
• Ginger powder and cardamom fried in ghee can also benefit if you have mucus blocking your airway.
• Make a paste of Tulsi or Holy basil and warmed ghee. Swallow it to have immediate relief.

7. Constipation:

Ghee is a good remedy for those who suffer from constipation. In ancient India, as directed by Ayurveda, ghee enemas were in vogue. However, you need not adopt such an intrusive measure to relieve yourself of constipation. Apart from increased intake of fiber, pregnant women are often suggested to take a glass of milk every night with a teaspoon of ghee. This can ease up constipation and also boost metabolism.

8. Thyroid Dysfunction:

Thyroid dysfunction is a common disorder among middle-aged women. It can lead to hormonal upheaval in the body along with reproductive problems. Clarified butter or ghee contains no milk solids, and this dairy product is beneficial for those suffering from this unfortunate condition. The gastrointestinal tracts and the immune system, which are both compromised by an abnormal thyroid gland, are protected by ghee. Apart from that, thyroxin hormone is also regulated by chemicals present in ghee.

9. Mind And Mood:

Ghee is said to have a positive impact on our brains’ neurotransmitters, which in turn make us happier. Organic butter and ghee on some crackers will cheer you up not only because of its taste, but also because of its chemical composition that affects the hormonal system of the body.

10. Herbal Preparations:

Ghee has always been used in herbal preparations in India. You can make your own medicated ghee by following this recipe:

• Take about half a liter of ghee and heat in a heavy bottomed pan.
• In a separate pan, heat another half liter of ghee along with cinnamon, powdered ginger, and cardamom. Let the spices splutter, but do not let the ghee burn.
• Once the ghee is flavored intensely, add the other half and stir for a minute before straining the spices out.
• Cool the ghee and use it as a herbal remedy for digestion, cough and cold or even constipation. In fact, apart from cooking, this herbal preparation is also good for most of the other uses.

These are some of the benefits that ghee has. However, it must be used with caution because it is highly calorific. So, weight watchers and those with high levels of blood cholesterol are better off with oils than clarified butter.

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