Make Herbal Ghee

Written by John Immel Asheville, NC

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A medicated ghee is a ghee infused with herbs. It is made by making an herbal tea, adding butter, and then boiling off the water.

Ingredients & Tools

Yield: 10-12oz of butter

1lb / 450g unsalted butter (organic, grassfed if available)
2tbsp / .5 oz herb (depending on particular herb / strength)
Sterile jar with airtight lid
Fine sieve
Cheese cloth
Spoon

Step 1: Make Tea

Option 1: Steep - For powdered herbs / leaves only

Bring 1QT / 1L of cold water to a boil. Pour over powdered herbs and stir. Steep for 3 minutes. Note: Powdered herb won't be strained by sieve, so ghee may be more potent

Option 2: Decoction - for chopped / whole roots

Put herbs into a medium pot.
Cover with 1QT / 1L of cold water
Slowly heat to a simmer, cover with lid
Allow simmer for 25-45 mins

Step 2: Make Ghee

Place butter in heavy-bottom saucepan
Strain and add herbal tea
Make ghee from the butter and tea by boiling off the water. The water is boiled off when the large bubbles stop and become very very tiny. To avoid burning the ghee and for details follow the instructions in the video below:

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people personalized diet, lifestyle and herbs through Classical Metabolic Theory (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College, offering professional clinical training for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, virtue psychology through classical & Christian philosophy, languages, cooking & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie, and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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