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Ghee: Liquid Gold

Updated: Mar 21

Ghee is one of Ayurvedic medicine’s most sacred and healing foods. Known as “liquid gold,” it has been used for thousands of years as both a culinary staple and medicinal tonic.

Ghee is made by gently heating butter to remove the milk solids and water, leaving behind pure clarified butterfat that is rich in fat-soluble nutrients, essential fatty acids, and digestive-enhancing compounds.


💛 Why Ghee Is So Special

  • Rich in fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E & K

  • High in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) – a powerful anti-inflammatory and metabolism booster

  • High in butyrate – a short-chain fatty acid crucial for gut lining repair and immune health

  • Free from lactose & casein – suitable for most people with dairy sensitivities

  • High smoke point (~250°C) – ideal for cooking without damaging nutrients or forming harmful compounds



Key Benefits of Ghee


🧘‍♀️ Digestive & Gut Health

  • Improves digestion and nutrient absorption

  • Boosts bioavailability of fat-soluble vitamins

  • Rich in butyrate – nourishes the gut lining

  • Assists with constipation and colon health


🔥 Anti-Inflammatory & Detoxifying

  • Fights inflammation throughout the body

  • Supports detoxification pathways in the liver

  • Helps flush toxins (ama) from the digestive tract

  • Can be used in Ayurvedic cleansing therapies


💛 Heart, Hormones & Immunity

  • Promotes healthy cholesterol balance

  • Contains omega-3 & omega-9 fatty acids

  • Balances hormones and supports endocrine health

  • Boosts the immune system


💪 Energy, Metabolism & Weight Balance

  • Increases energy levels and stamina

  • Supports healthy weight loss

  • One of the highest dietary sources of CLA – boosts metabolism & fat burning


Skin, Hair & Beauty

  • Nourishes skin from within and topically

  • Can be used as a face/hair mask or massage oil

  • Promotes radiant, glowing skin and strong hair


🧠 Brain & Eye Health

  • Rich in healthy fats that nourish the brain

  • Supports mental clarity and emotional balance

  • Promotes eye health and visual function


🔥 Cooking with Ghee

Ghee is incredibly versatile and can be used in almost all your daily cooking needs:

  • Replace oil or butter in cooking, sautéing or roasting

  • Add a spoon to herbal teas or tonics (great for grounding and nourishing)

  • Drizzle over veggies, grains or soups for an added boost

  • Use as a base for Ayurvedic herbal medicine and cleansing protocols


💆‍♀️ Ghee for External Use

Ghee isn’t just for the kitchen — it can also be used topically to:

  • Soothe dry or inflamed skin

  • Moisturise the face or body

  • Nourish the scalp or ends of the hair

  • Calm heat in the body when massaged onto feet or temples



Choosing the Best Ghee

For optimal health benefits, always choose grass-fed, organic ghee (or grass-fed butter if making your own). Quality matters — ghee made from cows raised on pasture contains higher nutrient density and better fatty acid profiles.


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