Panchagavya

Modern description

Panchagavya is a combination of five cow products used for its immunomodulatory and therapeutic properties, especially in Anemia.

Purpose

To be drunk for Pandu Roga (Anemia)

Indications

• Pandu Roga (Anemia)
• Agni Mandya (Digestive Impairment)
• General Debility
• Immunity Booster
• Skin Diseases
• Wound Healing

Classical indications

• Pandu Roga (Anemia)

Karma

• Rasayana
• Vatahara
• Kaphahara
• Deepana
• Pachana
• Vrishya
• Vishaghna
• Krimighna
• Medhya

Key ingredients

• Cow milk
• Cow curd
• Cow ghee
• relative to each other.
• Cow dung
• Cow urine

Adult dose

Dosage varies greatly depending on the specific formulation, intended use, and individual constitution. A common starting point is 5-10 ml, typically diluted. Ayurvedic practitioner's guidance is essential for determining the appropriate dosage.

Pediatric dose

5-10 ml (adjusted as per age and weight)

Preparation steps

• Collect fresh cow dung, cow urine, cow milk, cow curd, and cow ghee.
• Mix all the ingredients in the prescribed proportion.
• Allow the mixture to ferment naturally for a specific period (usually 3-7 days).
• Stir the mixture regularly during fermentation.
• After fermentation, the Panchagavya is ready for use. Some preparations involve further processing like distillation.

Toxic ingredients

• Not specified

Safety contraindications

• Severe indigestion
• Acute diarrhea
• Known allergy to any of the ingredients