Panchagavya
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To be drunk for Pandu Roga (Anemia)
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
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsa Sthana, Pandu Roga Chikitsa Adhyaya 14, Verse 1.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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