Goat Ghee

अजघृतम्

Goat ghee (Aja Ghrita) is lighter than cow ghee and beneficial for the eyes (Chakshushya). It kindles the digestive fire and is easy to digest. It is particularly useful in Kasa (cough), Shvasa (dyspnea/asthma), and Kshaya (consumption/wasting). Due to its lightness, it is suitable for persons with weak digestive fire (Manda Agni). It alleviates all three doshas and is especially recommended in diseases of the eyes and respiratory system. Verse 7.

What is Goat Ghee (Aja Ghrita / अज घृत)?

Goat ghee (Aja Ghrita) is lighter than cow ghee and beneficial for the eyes (Chakshushya). It kindles the digestive fire and is easy to digest. It is particularly useful in Kasa (cough), Shvasa (dyspnea/asthma), and Kshaya (consumption/wasting). Due to its lightness, it is suitable for persons with weak digestive fire (Manda Agni). It alleviates all three doshas and is especially recommended in diseases of the eyes and respiratory system. Verse 7.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 17

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Chakshushya (beneficial for eyes)
  • Deepana (appetizing)
  • Laghu (light to digest)
  • Kasa-hara (useful in cough)
  • Shvasa-hara (useful in dyspnea/asthma)
  • Kshaya-hara (useful in consumption/wasting)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 17

References in Sushruta Samhita

Plain ghee is beneficial in pitta-type, while goat ghee cooked with sweet substances is also beneficial.

— Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 17: Drishtigata Roga Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Diseases of Vision / Drishti Roga)

Source: Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 17: Drishtigata Roga Pratishedha Adhyaya (Chapter on Treatment of Diseases of Vision / Drishti Roga)

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