Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation
Enhances agni despite being heavy; considered the finest fat for mind and ojas.
Traditional Preparation (Samskara)
Use warm and melted in modest amounts; add at end of cooking or use as cooking fat; avoid repeated overheating.
Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 27; Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Ghrita varga.
Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)
- warm rice
- kitchari
- digestive spices
- warm milk
Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)
- Contraindication: obesity
- Contraindication: high ama (coating on tongue, sluggish digestion)
- Contraindication: dairy sensitivity
- Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): honey in equal weight
Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Ghee
Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (4g):
