Abstract

GO-GHRITA – COW’S GHEE – A BOON FOR CHILD

Pankajini Panda* and Diptirekha Dash

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Abstract

Ghee is a type of clarified butter fat that has been produced and utilized in India widely from ancient times. It is used in Ayurveda as a therapeutic agent and also for religious rituals commences childhood. It is accepted as holy food in all over India because of its aroma and nutritional benifits. It is made from milk, cream, or butter of several animal species, but especially ghee prepared from cow’s milk is the most precious thing for every Indian ritual since birth. It is also prepared by various methods by adding various herbs with water. It is used as a great source of good fat in diet and also in medicines, Shasabiya Panchakarma in treatment of several Pediatric diseases. Ghee is identified as valuable natural source of food which has several health benefits entirely beneficial to the children such as binds toxins, enhances complexion and glow of the face and body, an amazing rejuvenator for the eyes, increases physical and intellectual stamina etc. in addition to imparting sustaining energy. So we can conclude it as effective in increasing Bala, Varna, Dristi, Oja since childhood, hence can be considered as a boon for children.

Keywords: Go-Ghrita, Bala, Varna, Oja, Dristi, Shasabiya Panchakarma