Ghee, or clarified butter, is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘ghrta’, from the root ‘ghr’, meaning ‘to shine’. Ghee is a traditional Ayurvedic ingredient that has been used for centuries and is a base material in several treatments. In India, it is considered the purest and most sacred ingredient.
Like all foods, clarified butter also contains a certain energy. For example, garlic and onion possess heavy, tamasic energy; coffee and chocolate have rajasic energy. Ghee, however, carries pure, or sattvic, energy.
The subtle quality of clarified butter makes everything soft and pliable, creating flexible organs and a supple and harmonious mind.
Sattvic foods are believed to be abundant in prana, the universal life force. They possess a harmonious and peaceful nature. Sattvic foods also support physical strength, a strong and clear mind, good health, and longevity.
Due to its detoxifying effects, the consumption of clarified butter is part of traditional Ayurvedic cleansing treatments, as many toxins have been found to possess a lipophilic (fat-like) structure, allowing them to easily mix with clarified butter and be removed from tissues and the body.
Adding clarified butter to your daily diet not only enhances flavor but also offers numerous health benefits according to Ayurveda:
☀️Improved Digestion: Clarified butter aids in nutrient absorption and improves digestion.
☀️Anti-inflammatory Effect: It helps reduce inflammation in the body.
☀️Antioxidants: Rich in antioxidants that support cellular health.
☀️Energy Source: Contains high-quality fats that provide energy.
☀️Skin and Hair Care Can also be used externally as a moisturizer.
Clarified butter is a delicious and nourishing fat that can be beneficial in an Ayurvedic diet!
It is also easy to prepare at home, and we will soon share our recipe.
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