First off, your friend’s spot on about ghee being useful for pacifying the Vata dosha—it’s one of those beautiful matches in Ayurveda. Vata often goes out of balance leading to dryness, irregular digestion, fluctuation in energy levels, and so on. Since ghee is moist, unctuous, and grounding, it counters the qualities of Vata effectively.
About adding ghee to meals - you’re already off to a good start with a teaspoon a day! But let’s tweak it a bit. For some folks, 1-2 teaspoons of ghee daily is great, but it can vary. You might want to try starting your day with a teaspoon of ghee on an empty stomach—thats right, either alone or mixed lightly with warm water. This can really jumpstart your digestion, especially when taken first thing in the morning. It kickstarts Agni (digestive fire), if that’s felt sluggish.
Warming the ghee before consuming it can make it easier for your body to process, but it’s okay to have it in its raw form too. As nutritive as ghee is, overdoing it can indeed tip the balance. Too much might lead to weigh gain or further dulling of Agni if it’s not managed well. Just keep it within reasonable limits based on yur constitution—maybe up to 2 tablespoons daily. But listen to your body; it has a say too.
Regarding the type of ghee - quality matters! Choose organic, grass-fed cow ghee for best results. They tend to retain more of those vital nutrients. Medicated ghees, like Brahmi Ghee, can be used but they’re more specialized & might not be necessary if you’re just trying to balance basic Vata imbalances. Some brands have different marketing tactics, so check the labels and look for transparent sourcing. In India, some prefer brands like Amul or Patanjali, but see what’s local and reputed.
Timeframes for seeing results vary from person to person, it could be a few days to a week to start noticing improvements. It’s wonderful you’re already feeling some positive changes. Ghee has the added benefits of aiding skin hydration and energy too over time.
Hope that gives you a clearer picture! Take it slow, stay mindful & keep observing how it suits your specific needs.
