Ghee
Clarified butter; the premier Ayurvedic fat, kindles digestion while nourishing tissues. Tridoshic in moderation.
reduces Vatareduces Pittaneutral for Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): sweet
- Virya (energy): cooling
- Guna (qualities): unctuous, soft
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 13 — Sneha adhyaya (ghrita foremost of snehas)
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Ghrita varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.