Cow Ghee
गव्यघृतम्
Cow ghee (Gavya Ghrita) is considered the best among all types of ghee. It is sweet in taste, cold in potency, and sweet in post-digestive effect. It is Rasayana (rejuvenative), promotes intellect and memory, enhances eyesight, increases strength and longevity. It alleviates Vata and Pitta doshas effectively. Cow ghee is specifically mentioned as the best Sneha (fatty substance) for regular consumption and for therapeutic purposes. It enhances Ojas (vital essence), improves complexion, and is the preferred medium for preparing medicated ghee formulations. Among all animal ghees, cow ghee holds the supreme position. Verses 4-5.
What is Cow Ghee (Gavya Ghrita / गव्य घृत)?
<p>Cow ghee (Gavya Ghrita) is considered the best among all types of ghee. It is sweet in taste, cold in potency, and sweet in post-digestive effect. It is Rasayana (rejuvenative), promotes intellect and memory, enhances eyesight, increases strength and longevity. It alleviates Vata and Pitta doshas effectively. Cow ghee is specifically mentioned as the best Sneha (fatty substance) for regular consumption and for therapeutic purposes. It enhances Ojas (vital essence), improves complexion, and is the preferred medium for preparing medicated ghee formulations. Among all animal ghees, cow ghee holds the supreme position. Verses 4-5.</p>
Therapeutic Actions (Karma)
<ul><li>Rasayana (rejuvenative)</li><li>Vrishya (aphrodisiac)</li><li>Chakshushya (beneficial for eyes)</li><li>Medhya (intellect-promoting)</li><li>Balya (strengthening)</li><li>Ayushya (promotes longevity)</li><li>Vata-hara (alleviates Vata)</li><li>Pitta-hara (alleviates Pitta)</li></ul>
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