Panchagavya Treatment

Cow Therapy

Cow is described as Kamdhenu (one which fulfills all the wishes) since Vedic times in Indian civilization. It can be considered as a gift from the heavens for the absolute well being and good health of human beings. Ancient Ayurveda text books described about divinity and significance of Panchgavya in human life.

"Here cow means Indian cow only."

According to ayurveda various cow products like cow's urine (Gomutra), cow's dung (Gomaya), cow's milk (Godugdha), ghee (Goghrita- clarified butter) and curd (Godadhi) are used to treat various disease conditions in human beings. These five products collectively called as Panchagavya. It is believed the consumption of panchgavya results in removal of physical as well as mental disorders and is an enhancer of life force energy, physical strength and life span. The different constituents of Panchgavya have specific and unique healing properties. Its ghee based preparation is called as Panchagavya Ghrita.

Sushrutsamhita an authentic ayurvedic text mentions the therapeutic use of Panchagavya Ghrita in the treatment of mania, epilepsy, fever and hepatitis.

The panchgavya therapy is also called as cow pathy treatment. The pure five elements of cow (Indian) are used as a combination or separately as a medicine. Medicines prepared through panch gavya with medicinal herbs, cure not only a person from diseases but also there are no side effects of these medicines. This is an independent therapy which is comparatively more economical and result oriented.

Preperations from single element or combinations are also used as fertilizers and pesticides in agricultural operations.

These five elements are known for their miraculous effects on various diseases.

Gomutra and Gomutra Arka- (Cow's urine and distilled cow's urine)

Cow's urine is a panacea of all diseases. It is an exellant germicide and potent antibiotic. It destroys all the pathogenic organisms. If it is taken on daily basis, in limited doses it boosts immunity. It is a potential source of natural antioxidant. The biochemical estimation of cow urine has shown that it contains sodium, nitrogen, sulphur, Vitamin A, B, C, D, E, minerals, manganese, iron, silicon, chlorine, magnesium, citric, succinic, calcium salts, phosphate, lactose, carbolic acid, enzymes, creatinine and hormones.

It is scientifically proved that gomutra or it's ark is beneficial in urinary disorders, urine stone, obesity, diseases of excretory system, reproductive system, skin diseases, indigestion, appetizer, laxative, oedema, anemia, liver disorder, piles, bronchitis etc. It is also proved that gomutra ark prevents the growth of cancerous cells in cancer patient. Common side effects of urine therapy include diarrhoea, itch, pain, fatigue, soreness of the shoulder, fever, etc which appears more frequently in patients suffering long term or more serious illnesses.

Godadhi (Curd)

Ayurveda described the benefits and side effects of curd. Curd is a very nourishing food and valuable source of protein, essential vitamin and minerals. According to Ayurveda curd accelerates digestion, stimulates taste buds and act as a appetizer, it helps to strengthen the immune system, it is widely used to treat diarrheoa, it is beneficial in various diseases of intestine, it improved the quality and quantity of semen.

With lots of benefits curd has some side effects and contraindications-
It is guru guna( heavy) and increases kapha and pitta.
It should not be taken at night.
It should not be taken daily.
Excessive eating curd is harmful as it may cause cold, cough, fever, skin diseases,giddiness etc.

Gotakra (Butter milk)

Takra is very good for digestion, swelling of body, piles, abdominal discomfort, irritable bowel syndrome, skin diseases,
It should be used after adding adjuvant like black pepper, ginger powder,rock salt, sugar etc.

Goghrita - Ghee (Clarified butter)

Goghrita is widely used in ayurved due to its power to assimilate effectively the properties of other substances. It increases thousand times in potency and develops manifold qualities. It rejuvenates mind and body. Goghrita has cooling effect on body. It is good for eyes , vision, kindles digestion, bestows lusture and beauty, enhances memory and stamina, increases intellect , promotes longevity, is an aphrodisic and improved immunity thus protects from various diseases. It is also useful in anxiety , depression, dementia, insanity, epilepsy etc.

Godugdha (Cow's milk)

Depression, dementia, insanity. Amongst all types of milk, cow's milk is considered supreme for excellent physical health. It is the next best thing to breast milk for the newborn baby.
It boosts the cells to metabolize carbohydrate , fat and protein.
It improves immunity and general health.
It improves intelligence and strength.
It is rich in protein, calcium, iodine, potassium, vitamin A, B2, B12
Increases breast milk in feeding mother.

Gomaya (Cowdung)-

Potassium, vitamin A, B2, Gomaya is bitter in nature. It is obtained by filtering the dung by an extreme thin cotton cloth. It is used in panch gavya combination. It is beneficial in respiratory ailments, acne, pimples, joint pain, neck pain, skin diseases, diabetis etc.

Gomaya soap a combination of different herbs with gomaya is very good for the skin diseases, also it is a physical beauty enchancer.

Cowdung cake fumes are used for environment purification.

It has antiseptic properties. In Indian villages still the floor and walls are coated with cowdung. It prevents radioactive waves.

Reserchers has proven that cowdung can destroy malaria and tuberculosis causing microorganisms.