A Cozy Kitchen Ritual: How to Make Herbal-Infused Ghee for Digestive Support

There’s something deeply grounding about slow kitchen rituals — the kind that fill your home with warm, comforting aromas and remind you that nourishment can be both simple and sacred.

Herbal-infused ghee is one of those timeless preparations. Rooted in Ayurvedic tradition, it combines healthy fats with warming herbs to support digestion, soothe the nervous system, and bring a little extra intention into everyday meals.

Whether you stir it into warm drinks, drizzle it over vegetables, or use it as the base of cozy comfort foods, this is one of those pantry staples that quietly supports your body while making everything taste better. ✨

🧈 What Is Ghee, and Why Is It Used in Traditional Wellness?

Ghee is clarified butter — made by gently simmering butter until the milk solids separate and are removed, leaving behind a golden, nutty, lactose-free fat.

In Ayurvedic traditions, ghee is prized for its ability to:

• support digestion

• nourish the gut lining

• carry herbal compounds deeper into the body

• promote balance in the nervous system

Because ghee is rich in butyric acid and fat-soluble vitamins, it helps soothe inflammation and supports healthy nutrient absorption — making it especially beneficial for digestive health.

It’s not just a cooking fat; it’s considered a form of nourishment for both body and mind.

🌿 Why Infuse Ghee with Herbs?

Herbs and spices have been paired with ghee for centuries because fats help extract and deliver the active compounds found in plants.

By gently infusing ghee with digestive and warming herbs, you create a functional kitchen staple that supports:

• gut comfort

• circulation

• nervous system balance

• gentle, sustained energy

Think of herbal ghee as food and medicine meeting in one quiet, beautiful ritual.

✨ How to Make Herbal-Infused Ghee at Home

This process is slow, simple, and wonderfully meditative — perfect for a weekend kitchen ritual.

Ingredients

• 1 lb high-quality unsalted butter

• 2–6 teaspoons dried herbs or spice blends
  (ginger, turmeric, fennel, chamomile, or a blend like Lion’s Milk™)

Method

Clarify the butter.
Place butter in a saucepan over low heat. Allow it to melt and gently simmer. Skim off the white milk solids that rise to the top as they form. Continue until the liquid becomes clear and golden, about 10–15 minutes.

Add the herbs.
Once the ghee is clear and amber, stir in your herbs or herbal blend. Continue to cook on very low heat for another 20–30 minutes, allowing the herbs to gently infuse into the fat.

Strain and store.
Remove from heat and strain through cheesecloth into a clean glass jar. Allow to cool, then seal and store in a cool, dark place. Ghee keeps well at room temperature and even longer in the fridge.

🍽️ How to Use Herbal Infused Ghee in Daily Rituals

Once you have your infused ghee, it becomes a beautiful base for everyday nourishment.

In warm drinks
Stir a spoonful into golden milk, Lion’s Milk™ lattes, or herbal teas for grounding, comforting support.

For cooking and roasting
Toss vegetables in herbal ghee before roasting, or sauté grains and proteins for deeper flavor and digestive ease.

In traditional comfort foods
Use it as the base for soups, stews, and kitchari — classic dishes designed to be gentle on digestion.

Even as a simple topper
A small spoon over rice, potatoes, or toast can turn a simple meal into a deeply nourishing ritual.

🌿 Why We Love This Ritual

Herbal-infused ghee is a reminder that wellness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s about returning to simple, time-honored practices that support the body in quiet, consistent ways.

When we take the time to prepare nourishing foods with intention, we’re not just feeding ourselves — we’re creating moments of care, grounding, and presence in the middle of busy days.

And that, too, is part of healing. ✨