Panchagavya Chikitsa
The five products of the native breed cow and the panchabhautik theory behind Panchagavya treatment.
The system of treatment using the five products of the native breed cow — gomaya, gomutra, ksheera, gritha and dadhi/takra — to restore panchabhautik equilibrium. Explore each product, the Panchamahabhutas and the underlying theory.
The five products of the native breed cow and the panchabhautik theory behind Panchagavya treatment.
Cow's milk has ten classical properties and pacifies aggravated vata, pitta and raktha.
Fresh butter is sangrahi, dipana and hrdya; it calms vata and pitta.
Curds are sour, hot in potency and vataghna — balancing vata.
Buttermilk alleviates vata and kapha and is valued in oedema, piles and malabsorption.
Ghee pacifies all three doshas; a rejuvenator and natural detoxicant.
Cow urine pacifies vata and kapha; traditionally germicidal, anti-inflammatory and alkaline.
Cow dung is rich in beneficial microbes and is the source of our eco-friendly cow-dung fabric.
The five great elements — their role in the body, mind, tridoshas, digestion and taste, and their link to Panchagavya.
