There's a lot of tradition behind it, but scientists haven't yet tested the notion of treating a tummy ache with ghee. There's a lot of tradition behind it, but scientists haven't yet tested the notion of treating a tummy ache with ghee. Ghee is made by boiling butter and then straining it through a cheesecloth to remove the milk proteins, along with some of the lactose, salt, and impurities. The result is concentrated butter fat. According to Ayurvedic practice, ghee stimulates the belly to secrete the stomach acids required for proper digestion.
Practitioners often prescribe ghee mixed with warm milk as a tonic for constipation.
They also claim it can help ulcers and colon inflammation, soothe an upset stomach, and promote healthy eyes and skin. Western scientists, too, have some reason to think ghee might help digestion. It contains a high concentration of butryic acid, which may nourish cells in the digestive system. Nor is there evidence for ghee's purported effects on the eyes and skin. While there's no proof that ghee can calm a belly ache, there's no indication that ghee is harmful either.