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Two Brothers Organic Farms

Brahmi Ghee

Name: Brahmi Ghee
Brand: Two Brothers Organic Farms

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NOVA 3ayurvedic supplementA2 gir cow gheeno artificial additivesherbal infusedcultured gheelactose-freenut-freediabetic-safegluten-freeenjoy in moderation

Serving

—

Pack

225 g

Ingredients

Barcode

8906180002181

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

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Avoid1 of 1 ingredient

Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) herb extract - each 100g of Brahmi Ghee is prepared using Vacha 0.5g, Brahmi 0.5g (partially visible), Shankhapusho 0.5g (partially visible), Water 400ml, A2 Cow Ghee (Go Ghrita) 100gAvoid

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

5/9

claims fully supported

“Made in Small Batches”unverified

Brand story references fourth-generation farmers and traditional methods, but no batch-size data or production volume is available in any of the four data sources.

“Free Grazed”true

Extra information explicitly states farmingPractice: 'Free Grazed, Regenerative Agriculture', corroborating the claim.

“Handmade”unverified

No production method documentation (e.g., manual processing certification, artisan declaration) exists in any of the four data sources; brand narrative implies traditional methods but does not confirm handmade production.

“A2 Gir Cow”true

Extra information explicitly records cowBreed: 'A2 Gir Cow (Native Gir Cow)', directly supporting the claim.

“Cultured”true

Extra information records gheeType: 'Cultured', directly confirming the claim.

“100% Natural Product”true

All declared ingredients (Brahmi, Vacha, Shankhapushpi, Water, A2 Cow Ghee) are botanical or dairy in origin with no artificial additives, consistent with a 100% natural composition. The label caveat itself states 'This is a 100% natural product'.

“Farmers by Choice”unverified

Brand story describes fourth-generation farmers practising regenerative agriculture by philosophy, but no certification, cooperative membership, or independent verification is present in the data.

“Made in India”true

countryOfManufacture and countryOfOrigin are both recorded as India, and the manufacturer address is in Panvel, Maharashtra.

“From Our Community”unverified

No data defining 'community' membership, sourcing geography, or community-trade certification is available in any of the four data sources.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Base ghee sourced from A2 Gir cow — an indigenous native breed
Cultured and free-grazed production method noted
No artificial additives, colours, preservatives, or sweeteners
FSSAI licensed manufacturer; lab-reported seal visible
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) has reasonable clinical support for cognitive and anxiolytic use in adults
Glass jar packaging — no plastic contact with fat

Working against

Contains Vacha (Acorus calamus) — β-asarone constituent is carcinogenic and hepatotoxic in animal studies
Vacha banned as food additive/flavouring in USA, EU, and Canada
No nutrition panel data provided on label or intake
Key label fields (batch, MFG date, expiry, MRP) listed as 'to be filled' — traceability concern
High saturated fat base (ghee) — caution for cardiovascular and diabetic consumers
Multiple herbs carry insufficient pregnancy and lactation safety data

Who should approach with care

Pregnancy — Vacha (Acorus calamus) has documented reproductive toxicity and a traditional history as an abortifacient; Brahmi and Shankhapushpi also lack adequate gestational safety data, and the label itself warns pregnant women to consult a doctor before use.

Lactation — β-asarone from Vacha has an uncharacterised breast-milk transfer profile alongside systemic hepatotoxic and genotoxic potential; Brahmi's triterpenoid saponins also have no established lactation safety data.

Infants — Vacha's high β-asarone content poses an unacceptable risk to infants' developing hepatic and neurological systems; no ingredient in this formulation has established infant dosing safety, and Ayurvedic classical texts do not recommend full-dose Brahmi Ghrita for unsupervised infant use.

Children — Vacha is rated avoid for children due to β-asarone's CNS-inhibitory, sedative, and hepatotoxic effects with no established paediatric safety threshold; the composite formulation should not be given to children without qualified medical or Ayurvedic practitioner supervision.

Epilepsy — All three herbs (Brahmi, Vacha, Shankhapushpi) modulate GABAergic or related CNS pathways and may interact pharmacodynamically with anti-epileptic drugs; despite traditional use for epilepsy (Apasmara), concurrent use requires specialist oversight.

Liver Disease — β-asarone from Vacha induces unscheduled DNA synthesis in hepatocytes and is directly hepatotoxic in animal models; patients with pre-existing liver disease face heightened risk, and altered pharmacokinetics of all three herbal actives add further hazard.

Heart Disease — The ghee base is saturated-fat-rich and may raise LDL and triglycerides; β-asarone from Vacha has additionally documented cardiotoxic properties, making the combination inadvisable for individuals with underlying cardiac conditions.

Diabetes — A2 ghee is a calorie-dense saturated fat; excessive consumption may adversely affect insulin sensitivity and glycaemic management in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

Thyroid Disease — Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) is contraindicated in hyperthyroidism and may interact with thyroid medications, potentially altering thyroid hormone levels.

Hypertension — Shankhapushpi has documented hypotensive activity and may produce additive blood-pressure-lowering effects when combined with antihypertensive medications.

Ibs — Bacopa monnieri commonly causes gastrointestinal adverse effects including nausea, increased stool frequency, and abdominal cramps, which may exacerbate symptoms in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome.

Lactose Intolerance — Although ghee contains negligible lactose, trace residual amounts may provoke symptoms in highly sensitive individuals; the ghee base also retains residual milk proteins, which are a separate allergy concern.

Kidney Disease — Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease have altered fluid management requirements; herbal actives processed hepato-renally may have unpredictable pharmacokinetics in impaired renal function.

Other — Individuals with a cow's milk protein allergy should avoid this product as residual milk proteins are present in the ghee base; persons on CNS depressants, sedatives, or anticoagulants face additional risk from Vacha's CNS-inhibitory and sedative β-asarone properties; and adulteration of commercial Shankhapushpi with unrelated species is a well-documented supply-chain risk.

The full analysis

Brahmi Ghee is marketed to health-conscious Indian consumers drawn to Ayurvedic traditions, particularly those seeking a natural nootropic or nervine tonic. While the ghee base is high-quality (A2 Gir cow, cultured, free-grazed) and Brahmi and Shankhapushpi have reasonable traditional and emerging clinical support, the product contains Vacha (Acorus calamus) — an ingredient whose key constituent β-asarone is carcinogenic, hepatotoxic, and mutagenic in animal studies, and which has been banned as a food additive or flavouring by the FDA (since 1974), the EU, and Canada. No nutrition panel data was provided, and several key label fields (MRP, batch, dates) are listed as 'To be filled on pack', limiting full evaluation. The single most important fact a consumer should know: this product contains an internationally banned ingredient (Vacha/Acorus calamus) and should not be consumed without specialist Ayurvedic or medical oversight, particularly by pregnant women, children, and individuals with liver or cardiac conditions.

FSSAI licence

MH/104715

Manufacturer

Dhanath Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched