Ghee — Therapeutic Applications
घृतप्रयोगः
Ghee has extensive therapeutic applications: (1) For eyes — ghee is applied as Tarpana (eye bath) and consumed internally for improving vision, treating Timira (cataract), and other eye diseases. (2) For the digestive system — ghee kindles Agni (digestive fire) when taken in proper quantity, especially before meals or mixed with food. (3) For the mind — ghee improves Medha (intellect), Smriti (memory), and Buddhi (wisdom). It is the primary Sneha used in Panchakarma (five cleansing therapies), especially as Snehapana (internal oleation) before Virechana (purgation) and Vamana (emesis). (4) For skin — ghee applied externally heals wounds, burns, and improves complexion. (5) For reproduction — ghee enhances Shukra (reproductive tissue) and is Vrishya (aphrodisiac). Verses 16-18.
What is Ghee — Therapeutic Applications (Ghrita Prayoga / घृत प्रयोग)?
<p>Ghee has extensive therapeutic applications: (1) For eyes — ghee is applied as Tarpana (eye bath) and consumed internally for improving vision, treating Timira (cataract), and other eye diseases. (2) For the digestive system — ghee kindles Agni (digestive fire) when taken in proper quantity, especially before meals or mixed with food. (3) For the mind — ghee improves Medha (intellect), Smriti (memory), and Buddhi (wisdom). It is the primary Sneha used in Panchakarma (five cleansing therapies), especially as Snehapana (internal oleation) before Virechana (purgation) and Vamana (emesis). (4) For skin — ghee applied externally heals wounds, burns, and improves complexion. (5) For reproduction — ghee enhances Shukra (reproductive tissue) and is Vrishya (aphrodisiac). Verses 16-18.</p>
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