The Nutritional and Therapeutic Significance of Daily Dietary Substances in Ayurveda: A Focus on Ghrita
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Ayurveda, Nitya Sheelaniya Ahara, Ghrita, Goghrita, Rasayana, Neuroprotection, ImmunomodulationAbstract
Ayurveda, one of the oldest medical systems, strongly emphasizes the role of diet in maintaining health and preventing disease. The concept of Nitya Sheelaniya Ahara Dravya refers to food substances recommended for daily consumption to support overall well-being. Among these, Ghrita (clarified butter) is regarded as a vital dietary component due to its profound nutritional and medicinal properties.
Ayurvedic texts describe eight different types of Ghrita, with Goghrita (cow’s ghee) being considered the most beneficial due to its rejuvenating (Rasayana), cognitive-enhancing (Medhya), and disease-preventing properties. Its unique ability to penetrate deep tissues and act as a Yogavahi (potentiator of other substances) makes it highly significant in Ayurvedic therapeutics.
This review explores the Ayurvedic classification, pharmacological properties, therapeutic applications, and modern scientific validations of Ghrita, highlighting its importance in neuroprotection, digestive health, immune modulation, and longevity. Understanding its integration into daily nutrition can provide insights into how traditional dietary wisdom aligns with contemporary health research.
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