Cow products are widely used as food and also are highly effective in treatment of a vast number of ailments and diseases. Th
ey are also widely used in cosmetic products.
Some Cow-products and their benefits are listed below
o COW MILK
Cow's milk is a wholesome and balanced food in itself and is highly nutritious. It is proven fact that Cow's milk provides sp
ecial and unique nutrition, which no other food can match. Cow's milk can be consumed in its raw form. It is known to promot
e and enhance the life force.
Cow's milk is widely used as supplement for mother's milk for new-born babies.
In addition to being the main ingredient in many milk-based beverages, Milk in its raw form itself, is one of the widely used
beverage across the globe.
Milk and milk-products from cow are used in preparing wholesome dishes and food products.
Milk is widely used as a base for wide number of cosmetic products.
o COW GHEE
Ghee is a bi-product made by melting Butter. Ghee is widely used for Hindu traditional rituals and also used for medical purp
oses. Ayurveda confirms that Cow's ghee has high nutritive value and helps cleanse the impurities from human body.
Cow's ghee is ideal even for Heart patients and is much helpful to control blood cholesterol related problems.
Ghee is widely used ingredient in indian cuisine, especially in preparation of sweet dishes.
o GAU MUTRA ARKA
Concentrate prepared from cow urine is popularly known as "Gau Mutra Arka".
This possesses high medicinal properties and is used to cure number of diseases including cancer and AIDS.
This is widely used in Ayurveda in preparation of various medicines.
o COW DUNG
Possess anti-bacterial and fungicidal properties
It is used in Ayurveda for preparation of skin ointments and is very effective for treating serious skin problems like eczema and psoriasis.
Is extensively used as fertilizer and also an excellent replacement/supplement for firewood. Cow dung is the raw material for Gobar Gas plants, which produces pollution free cooking gas.
Dried Cow dung is widely used in Hindu religious fire rituals (Homa/Yaaga).
o CURD
Curd is a bi-product of milk. It is used in Ayurveda for therapeutic purposes.
It is highly effective in preventing premature aging and also cures ailments related to stomach.
Dahi as it is commonly referred to as, is a popular food item, widely consumed across the globe.
o PANCHAGAVYA
Panchagavya in Sanskrit means the mixture of five products obtained from cow. It is prepared from five ingredients - Cow's Milk, Cow dung, Cow's urine, Cow's Ghee and Curd.
It is used for traditional Hindu rituals and it also possess high healing powers.
It is also used in Organic farming as substitute for chemical fertilizers.
The following excert will help us understand the value of Panchagavya
yatvagasthi gatam papam dehe tishthti mamke
prasnat panchgavyasya dahasagnirivendhnam
Panchagavya will destroy all the Sins/Diseases in the body, just as fire destroyes the fuel.
o GOROCHANA
Gorochana is collected from the head of a cow.(produced by Kapila breed of cows and is found inside the horns). It is widely used by Ayurvedic healers for treatment of many ailments.
Gorochana is widely used as a cosmetic for enhancement of skin texture and complexion.
It is also used as pooja item during hindu rituals.