Desi cow ghee made through the traditional Bilona method, particularly on a full moon night, is considered highly beneficial. 

Purnima Ghee: Made under the full moon, not 12 times a year, but around 10 times, carefully excluding lunar eclipses.

If you observe closely, all the Purnimas fall on the most significant and auspicious days of the year—Guru Purnima, Buddha Purnima, Rakhi Purnima, Sharad Purnima, and more. The moon, which governs all the water bodies on Earth, influences tides, creating low tides and high tides. It is also associated with coolness and calm, a natural contrast to the sun’s intense heat.

When these qualities converge, the full moon on Purnima is said to be at its strongest, imparting nectar-like properties.

One of the most well-known traditional practices illustrating this is placing doodh wali kheer (milk pudding) under the moonlight on Sharad Purnima. Why do we do this? There’s something special about the Purnima moon, something unique that it imparts to the kheer.

Consider just two simple examples:

1. The moon’s influence on tides, governing the vast oceans of the world.
2. The age-old custom of making and placing kheer under the Sharad Purnima moon.

There’s a deeper connection here, a recognition of the moon’s special power—something we’ve observed for generations.

Here are some of the key benefits associated with this type of ghee:

1. Enhanced Nutritional Value

• Rich in nutrients: Desi cow ghee made using the bilona method retains a higher level of vitamins like A, D, E, and K, along with essential fatty acids. It is easily digestible and helps with nutrient absorption in the body.

2. Improved Digestion

• Boosts metabolism: Ghee helps in stimulating the digestive fire (Agni), making it easier to digest food, absorb nutrients, and improve overall gut health.

3. Mental Wellness and Clarity

• Calms the mind: Ayurveda believes that ghee made on a full moon night has enhanced properties of Sattva (purity and balance), which nourishes the brain, improves memory, and promotes mental clarity.
• Improves sleep: Applying this ghee on the soles of the feet before bed or consuming a small amount can promote restful sleep and calm the nervous system.

4. Strengthens Immunity

• Boosts Ojas (vital energy): Traditional ghee is said to enhance Ojas, which is essential for building immunity and vitality. It also supports overall physical strength and vitality.

5. Supports Skin Health

• Natural moisturizer: Ghee made on a full moon is believed to have special cooling and moisturizing properties, making it excellent for nourishing the skin, helping with conditions like dryness, irritation, and signs of aging.

6. Balances Hormones

• Ayurvedic belief: The full moon's energy is said to influence hormonal balance, and ghee made during this time may have added benefits for hormonal health and emotional well-being.

7. Cooling and Soothing Effect

• Calms Pitta dosha: Ghee is considered beneficial for people with a Pitta constitution, helping to cool and soothe the body, especially when made during a full moon, which is linked to cooling and nurturing energy in Ayurveda.

8. Spiritual and Energetic Benefits

• Increases spiritual energy: The full moon is thought to infuse ghee with calming and uplifting vibrations. When consumed or used in rituals, it is said to support meditation, concentration, and spiritual practices.

9. Anti-inflammatory and Healing Properties

• Heals the body: Desi cow ghee has natural anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce inflammation in the body, support joint health, and promote faster healing of tissues and cells.

When made using the bilona method (which involves churning curd from the milk of desi cows), this ghee is considered pure and potent, packed with traditional Ayurvedic benefits. The additional influence of the FULL MOON is believed to increase its energetic and healing properties, making it especially powerful for both physical and spiritual health.