Evidence supporting the use of: Ghee
For the body system: Male Reproductive System

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Ghee, a form of clarified butter, holds a significant place in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, where it is believed to support the male reproductive system. Ayurvedic texts describe ghee as "ojas-building," with "ojas" representing the essence of vitality, immunity, and reproductive health. Ghee is often recommended as a carrier (anupana) for herbs intended to nourish reproductive tissues (shukra dhatu) and is included in formulations aimed at improving fertility, sexual vigor, and overall vitality in men. Traditional Ayurvedic preparations such as "Phala Ghrita" and "Ashwagandha Ghrita" use ghee as a base for these purposes. However, there is limited direct scientific evidence validating these traditional claims. While ghee contains fat-soluble vitamins (such as A, D, E, and K) and provides healthy fats which are important for hormone production, no clinical studies have specifically demonstrated that ghee consumption improves male reproductive function or fertility. Most modern support is extrapolated from ghee's general nutritional value or its role in delivering medicinal herbs rather than from evidence of direct effects on male reproductive health. Thus, the justification for ghee in this context is primarily traditional, with some indirect nutritional rationale but lacking robust scientific validation.

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