Ghee, or clarified butter, is a staple in a lot of kitchens. But did you know that you don’t have to use ghee just for cooking? Like many food products, ghee has a lot of surprising hidden uses that you may want to try yourself, you may find something new that works for you!

Ghee can have amazing health benefits and can be used alongside your morning vitamins. Taking a spoonful of ghee in the morning provides you with important vitamins that can be easily absorbed into the body and help to metabolise fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A and D. 

Ghee is rich in fatty acids and is therefore excellent for your hair and skin. Some people choose to use ghee as a rich, intensive moisturising treatment. Ghee can be added to conditioner and applied to the hair as a luxurious hair mask or smoothed over the skin as a body lotion or moisturiser. 

Another surprising use for ghee is in the treatment of minor wounds. Due to the lack of water in the product, it is perfect at creating a barrier between the air and an open cut or scrape, similar to how you may use Vaseline or other ointments.

Ghee can be applied to minor skin abrasions to help lock in moisture, keep out bacteria and help the skin to heal itself. It is important to use ghee that hasn’t been in contact with any food or other potentially unsanitary items for this. 
Many people use oil pulling, most commonly done with coconut oil, to help clean and whiten their teeth. Ghee can be used in place of coconut oil to do this. This technique works by pulling plaque away from the teeth and gums as it is fat-soluble, leaving your smile brighter and whiter.