In Sanskrit,
Panchagavya means the blend of five products
obtained from cow.
Panchagavya is made from five products of the
cow -- its dung, urine, milk, ghee and curd. Since ages
Panchagavya
is being used by Hindus in traditional rituals. The uses and healing
properties of different components of Panchagavya are :
- Cow Dung : Cow dung is anti-septic. It has anti-bacterial
and fungicidal action. Thus a filtrate of the suspension made by
thoroughly mixing cow dung and water forms one of the main
ingredients of skin ointments, which are useful in serious skin
conditions like psoriasis, eczema and gangrene.
- Cow Urine : The Cow 's urine, which is being sold under
the label 'Gift of the Cow', is well known for its medicinal
property. Cow's urine has been described in Ayurveda as a
therapeutic agent.
- Cow Milk : According to Ayurveda, cow milk provides
special and unique nutrition that cannot be derived from any other
type of food. Cow milk, when digested properly, nourishes all the
tissues, promotes balanced emotions, and helps to balance all the
doshas. It is one of the most important foods to promote Ojas
(the force that maintains life).
- Cow Ghee : In Ayurveda, cow's Ghee is believed to be the
best for human consumption. It is full of nutritive qualities and an
ideal diet for these heart patients who suffer due to excessive
cholesterol in their blood. Its regular consumption enhances
physical and mental strength, keeps the body healthy and increases
the potency of the body. It is not only nutritive, but also helps in
taking out the impurities from the body. It enhances eyesight, keeps
muscles and tendons healthy, and bone sturdy yet supple.
- Curd/Dahi : Curd is a byproduct of cow milk. The Sanskrit
name is for curd is dahi. All the leading practitioners of
Ayurveda, including Charaka and Sushruta, have written on
its qualities and usefulness. It is considered as one of the most
wholesome food items throughout the world. Curd has its therapeutic
value in many diseases. It has been described as a tonic and is
credited with the properties that prevent premature aging. Curd also
brings relief to patients of diarrhoea and dysentery and is
recommended in chronic specific and non-specific colitis.
Panchagavya is also a traditional method, used to safeguard
plants and soil micro-organisms and to increase plant production.
Panchagavya application is found to be more profitable than recommended
fertilizer application and chemical spray. The modified versions of
panchakavya (unique liquid organic fertilizer) used for organic farming
have been standarised by experimental trials.
