What are the benefits and side effects of Buffalo Ghee?
I have always been fascinated by the various claims on buffalo ghee.
Some say Buffalo ghee is good, while some say it’s extremely detrimental to your health.
But these claims are just opinions of random people.
The facts say a completely different thing altogether.
Let’s take a look at this ghee and all of its real benefits in this blog post.
And more importantly, why is it really not the right choice in certain conditions.
Nutritional facts of Buffalo Ghee
Here are the nutritional facts in an approximate value of 100 grams
Total Fat: 89.5 g
Saturated Fat: 52.0 g
Cholesterol: 0.19 g
Protein: 0.4 g
Vitamin A: 3000 IU
Total Energy: 850 kcal
It’s true that Ghee has a lot of fat, but it’s not essentially all bad.
This fat helps your body build strength, and weight just like a bodybuilder.
So, how much buffalo ghee should you consume every day?
You can safely consume up to one tablespoon of ghee without any repercussions. Consuming any higher amount on a daily basis is definitely not recommended.
If you are involved in a lot of physical exercise and other activities then you may add up to max 3-4 tablespoons of ghee everyday.
Always Remember – Even the best things is excess are Bad!
Benefits of Buffalo ghee:
1. It’s good for weight gain
This is the most important benefit of buffalo A2 ghee over cow ghee. It contains a higher amount of fat which makes it suitable for weight gain. Children, teens, and young adults who are struggling to gain weight, can use this ghee in moderation.
I have seen parents use buffalo ghee to increase the weight of their underweight children. If you ask my opinion, this ghee works like a charm to increase weight.
But you should always remember that moderation is always the key!
2. It aids in the treatment of burns and swells
Apart from consumption, you can also use buffalo ghee to treat swells on your skin. You can apply it directly over the affected area to contain the infection and cool it down.
Some people also use it as an ointment for skin burns. But in my opinion, if you really need to treat skin burns, you should see a doctor and get proper treatment. This ghee is nothing more than a temporary remedy for treating skin burns.
3. Ghee boosts your immunity
If you take a look at clinical studies you can understand that buffalo ghee has a ton of anti-oxidants. The elements that improve your absorption rate and bodily immunity. Consuming this type of ghee regularly can help you increase your immunity and make you stronger.
It gives you the power to absorb vitamins and minerals quicker – making you stronger.
4. Buffalo ghee can relieve gastritis
According to claims of ancient Ayurveda, buffalo ghee can help you cure gastritis and other ulcers. It can also help you pass your stools efficiently.
I have used this ghee as a remedy for my ulcers and it works! (Lately I’m using only Kankrej Cow Ghee, thats a different fact, though!)
The next time you have an ulcer or a burning sensation in your stomach, try ingesting a tablespoon of it.
5. Buffalo ghee can cure bedsores
Old people generally suffer from bedsores.
If you know someone who is suffering bedsores, it’s a great idea to apply it on the affected places.
Fun fact: In Ancient India, ghee was stored in oil wells, to serve as treatment of the wounded soldiers. These ancient medics would make medicine from ghee and apply it to the fresh wounds of soldiers.
It definitely worked like a charm.
Note: ‘Ghee’ here means the one made using buffalo or Indian cow ghee.
6. It can reduce dark circles and chapped lips
I have seen some of my customers use this ghee to treat ailments on their skin. They tell me that the moisturizing capability of this ghee rejuvenates their skin. Some of them also apply it under their eyelids to cure dark circles.
Some people also apply this ghee to cure chapped lips in winter seasons. It makes the lips look plump and nourished immediately after application.
7. Does ghee from Buffalo milk make your skin glow
Applying buffalo ghee makes your skin look plump and fresh. As I have stated above, buffalo ghee’s excellent moisturizing capabilities make it a great choice as a nourisher.
Here are the major side effects of buffalo ghee [read thoroughly]
There are no deadly side effects, but some people maybe be allergic to buffalo ghee. There have been some instances where excessive consumption has led to indigestion and diarrhea.
Due to its high-fat content, heart patients are advised to stay away from this ghee and any product made from it.
Any person who do not want to increase fat or weight must totally stay away from the this Ghee. And Indian Cow Ghee is what they must be looking for.
FAQ’s about Buffalo Ghee’s effects on health
- Is ghee from Buffalo milk good for your health?
It is good for health as long as it is consumed within the health limits. And not at all an advisable thing if increasing weight is not your health priority.
- Does Buffalo ghee increase weight?
Yes you are very likely to increase your weight if you consume this ghee. Indian cow ghee is the best ghee to reduce cholesterol and weight.
- How much fat is in Buffalo ghee?
Ghee is the purest form of fat.
- Is the ghee from Buffalo milk good for PCOS?
The fact that this ghee contains trans fat, I wouldn’t advice its consumption during PCOS. India Cow’s ghee is the right thing to look out for. And yes, make sure you choose the ghee made out of cows feeding on organic grass and not injected unnecessarily.
- Should you eat buffalo ghee when you are trying to reduce your bodyweight?
By no means you should consume Buffalo ghee if weight loss if your priority.
- How do I identify buffalo ghee from cow ghee?
This ghee is whiter and cow ghee is more golden in its appearance.
Conclusion:
Buffalo ghee is healthy in scenarios where your want to increase weight or if you are in a profession like wrestling where you need a lot of physical muscular strength.
For every other benefits, you must go for desi Indian cow ghee which comes with many additional health benefits like enhanced memory power, better eye sight, radiant skin, educed cholesterol, weight-loss, boost in immunity system, etc
Especially for kids and elderly people, desi cow ghee works like a booster.
Would you like to check Hous Of Life’s collection of home grown ghee?
We have been making ghee from the milk of desi Indian cows like Gir and Kankrej. Using traditional bilona method our dedicated staff extracts white makhan from the curd and heat it on cow-dung flame to make golden colored super food ghee.
Discussing about ghee and its magical health benefits has become my recent favorite hobby you can say. And I’d love chat about any query or thoughts around this.
Simply ping me in the comments below. And I will reply in short time.
Even though buffalo ghee is beneficial to one’s health, desi cow ghee is even more healthy than Buffalo ghee.