Cow Science
Panchagavya - Uses, Benefits & Understanding
Panchagavya - The description of the cow is the abode of all gods and the medium of achieving Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha are found in many ancient Indian texts. In Vedic Literature, Prithvi is the synonym of Gau (Cow). In ancient times, a man’s abundance was judged by the number of cows he possessed.
History
gives evidence that the Indians were in the peak of health when the cow was
respected. There was the commercialization of cow products in ancient times. Milk
and grains were given free of cost. Milk was offered instead of water. Rightly
said, streams of milk and curds traversed this country. This was the reality
some years back.
Ayurveda has given utmost importance to cow’s milk, curd, ghee, urine, and dung at various places. These substances are called Gavya in Ayurveda. When the five are considered together, they are called Panchagavya.
The 5 entities classified
under Panchagavya are Gomutra (cow urine), Goghrita (ghee), Godadhi (curd),
Gomaya (cow dung), Godugdha (cow milk). The above 5 have their individual
properties and uses:
TRADITIONAL CLAIMS OF PANCHAGAVYA
(INDIVIDUAL) |
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Milk |
Urine |
Ghee |
Curd |
Dung |
Psychosomatic disorders |
Skin diseases |
Fever |
Fever |
Skin diseases |
Constipation |
Leucoderma |
Constipation |
Oedema |
Cough |
Anemia |
GI diseases |
Anorexia |
Blood disorders |
Asthma |
Piles |
Piles |
Skin disorders |
Piles |
Arthritis |
Diarrohea |
Asthma |
Epilepsy |
Rhinitis |
- |
Ulcers |
Anemia |
Dementia |
Anorexia |
- |
GI diseases |
Jaundice |
Ophthalmic diseases |
Jaundice |
- |
- |
UT infections |
Tuberculosis |
- |
- |
Panchagavya obtained from the cow is used in the production of various medicines, manure, pesticides, dhoop,
toothpowder, bath soaps, etc. The combination of the above mentioned 5 entities,
obtained from cow, is known as Panchagavya. It is highly beneficial
in the following diseases:
1. Epilepsy
2. Swelling
3. Fever
4. Jaundice
5. Cough
Dosage
According to Ayurveda, the dosage is always set as per the patient's condition. For example, in severe piles, buttermilk should be given 3-4 times a day.