Analytical Study of Pharmaceutics of Panchaga...

Analytical Study of Pharmaceutics of Panchagavya with Special Reference to Human Health

Author Name : Dr Narendra Kumar Gautam, Dr. Raju Kumar, Dr. O. P. Singh

ABSTRACT Panchgavya is a term used to describe five major substances, obtained from cow, which include cow’s urine, milk, ghee, curd and dung. Basically, it is a concoction prepared by mixing cow urine, dung, milk, curd, ghee. In ancient literatures it is described as amrita for good health of human beings. Cow milk possesses sweet taste, promotes immunity and has Rasayana, Ojo Vardhaka properties. Curd as functional food boosts natural as well as acquired immunity, offers healthy micro flora to alimentary canal as it is richest source of probiotics. The cow ghee being lipid base is used for transport of the active principles across the cell membranes even the blood brain barrier. Cow urine has been granted for its use along with antibiotics for the control of bacterial infection and fight against cancers. It is believed that consumption of Panchagavya results in removal of physical as well as mental disorders. Wide spectrum ‘multi-purpose’ medicines prepared from Panchgavya is very effective in treating various diseases and enhancing the body's resistance to fight diseases.