Boosts Immunity:

Ghee, especially pure cow ghee made the desi way, is chock full of antioxidants and vital nutrients that increase the body’s ability to absorb minerals and vitamins.

Ghee will improve your immune system and also strengthen your bones.

Cough Relief:

One of grandmother’s best home remedies for coughs and colds is to consume a spoonful of ghee. You can enhance its effect by adding some turmeric powder, licorice powder and tulsi paste to the warmed up ghee.

Low Fat:

Ghee is high in HDL and polyunsaturated fats that are beneficial for health. Ghee is easy to digest, healthier compared to butter.

Aids In Treatment Of Burns:

Ayurveda states that ghee is an excellent remedy to treat burns and inflammation. In case of burns you can apply plain ghee or mix it with turmeric and apply it. It will help in faster rejuvenation as well as prevent infections.

Improves Eyesight:

If you consume pure desi ghee then you get the benefit of beta carotene which is good for your eyes. Ghee removes toxins and keeps rods and cones in your eyes health right up to a ripe age. It can also help against formation of cataract.

Hydrates dry skin

Ghee is excellent as a way to rehydrate dry skin and make wrinkled skin look fuller and younger. Fatty acids in the ghee penetrate deep and fill out dried out skin. Your skin will look and feel baby soft.

• Take 2-3 tablespoons of ghee in a bowl, warm it up and then massage it into your skin all over your body. Let it stay in place for 20 minutes.
• Bathe in lukewarm water.

 Moisturises your face

Use desi cow ghee as the best moisturizer for your skin. Ghee is particularly recommended if you have delicate and dry skin that can be damaged by dry hot winds and exposure to sunlight.

How to use ghee as a moisturizer

• The simple way is to take equal parts of ghee and water in a small bowl and add a drop or two of lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until you have a paste.
• Massage it into your facial skin with circular motions and let it stay in place for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Wash with cold water, not soap. Do this at night. You will have soft, full and smooth skin.

 Make your skin glow

Eat ghee on a regular basis and your skin will glow with health and youth!

• Take a bowl and put in two spoons of besan or chickpea flour. Add just enough milk to make a thick paste. Add a little bit of turmeric and mix. Now add two spoons of ghee and mix thoroughly.
• Apply to your face and, if you like, all over your body and rub it in gently. Leave it in place for 20 minutes.
• Wash in lukewarm water.

 Cures chapped lips

Winter is when the dry atmosphere can dry out lips and result in chapped and cracked lips. Instead of using petroleum based products you can use a drop of ghee to rub onto your lips. Let it stay on overnight.

Ghee will lock in the moisture and prevent drying out of the skin.

You will have rosy, soft lips throughout winter if you do this every night.

Slows down skin aging

Eat ghee and massage warm ghee into your skin. It will reduce wrinkles and also prevent new ones from forming. For best results you can use rose water, turmeric and ghee mix.

Lightens dark lips

If you feel your lips are a dark shade then you can lighten the shade by applying ghee on your lips at night. You can enhance the effect by adding sour curds and turmeric to the ghee. Your lips will brighten up to rosy red within a month of this treatment.

Brightens up eyes

If your eyes have lost the sparkle and look dull and tired then use desi cow ghee to bring the sparkle back.

It is easy to do this. Just apply slightly warm ghee under your eyes, on your eyebrows and below the eyebrows (as well as to your eyelashes).

Doing this will remove wrinkles and the dark patches too. Your eyes will also sparkle and shine!

Ghee is a better and more affordable option to remove fine lines and creases around the eyes for that young look.

Fights split ends

Split ends happen in hair because the hair is delicate and dry. You can overcome this situation by using desi cow ghee.

• Take two to three spoons of ghee and add half spoonful of coconut oil. Warm it up a little. You can also add egg white if you wish.
• Apply this mix to your scalp and also to the hair ends.
• Let it stay in place for a half hour.
• Wash with very mild shampoo.

Deeply conditions hair

If your hair is rough and not manageable easily then you can use cow ghee to condition your hair. Use this for six months and your hair will turn dark, lustrous, smooth and soft. No more frizzy hair.

• Take equal parts of ghee and coconut oil or olive oil and mix thoroughly.
• Massage it into your hair roots with a circular rubbing motion of your fingertips for 10 minutes.
• Let it stay on for an hour or so.
• Use mild shampoo to wash your hair.

 Stimulates hair growth

Desi cow ghee can be very good for hair growth. Instead of using ready made hair oils that claim to promote hair growth you can try this remedy.

• Mix equal parts of coconut oil and warm ghee and massage your scalp with it every night before you go to sleep.
• You can also add onion juice for a more vigorous effect.

The mix gives nutrition and promotes hair growth.

Ayurveda stresses the importance of ghee to remedy a variety of doshas. Ghee is ideal to balance pitta and vata dosha. Sushruta Samhita states that massaging ghee on the body will remove pitta related problems. Ghee is also used as the base for a variety of ayurvedic remedies to balance doshas. Ghee as body massage will strengthen ligaments and muscles and also make them supple. Ghee on the joints will keep the joints movement smooth for a long time.