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Ghee in Ayurveda
The classical Ayurvedic fat: sweet, cooling and unctuous. Suits Vāta and Pitta, and kindles digestion rather than dulling it.
- RasaSweet
- VīryaCooling
- VipākaSweet
Effect on each dosha
Vāta
Pacifies
Light, dry, cold and mobile — pacified by warm, moist, grounding food.
Pitta
Pacifies
Hot, sharp and oily — pacified by cooling, sweet and bitter food.
Kapha
Increases
Heavy, slow, cold and moist — pacified by light, warm, well-spiced food.