It would be important enough to understand the composition of fats. Day to day, as we are becoming more and more fat-conscious, we are developing a misconception about ghee in our mind. An important constituent for our body, fat is the principal and most efficient source of stored energy. It is required for our growth and overall development of our body.The energy consumed in our daily routine activities: sitting, standing, jumping, running etc. are all provided by fats. For our digestion too, food is crumbled in our stomach, which requires energy provided by ghee.
The act of metabolism and catabolism, i.e. breaking of old and making of new cells, is completed with the aid of fats. An under-fat nourished diet hampers growth, damages kidney, impairs reproductive-sexual ability and develops scariness' of skin.
Ayurvedic texts describe many diverse mind/body benefits. For example, Absorption: Ghee is an integral part of the practice of ayurvedic herbal formulation. Since ghee is an oil, it can bond with lipid-soluble nutrients and herbs to penetrate the lipid-based cell membranes of the body. It is stated to increase the potency of certain herbs by carrying the active components to the interior of the cells where they impart the most benefit. Digestion: The ayurvedic texts say that ghee helps balance excess stomach acid, and helps maintain/repair the mucus lining of the stomach. Mild Burns: Like aloe, ghee is said to prevent blisters and scarring if applied quickly to affected skin. Also, ghee stored over a longer time has more medicinal value
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