Multidimensional Use of Cow Urine (Gomutra), One of the Ingredients of Panchagavya – A Narrative Review

Authors

  • Twinkle Joshi
  • Vaishali Kuchewar
  • Aman Chhabra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v13i3.2690

Keywords:

Gomutra, Panchgavya, Cow urine

Abstract

Gomutra is one of the constituents of “Panchgavya”. The use of “Panchgavya” dates back to 2nd and 3rdcenturies. Gomutra is a key component of Panchgavya chikitsa. Its importance and usage has been noted in several Ayurvedic literatures for the treatment of shool (colic), akshi-mukharoga (disorders of eye and mouth), kilaas (vitiligo), kasa (cough), shwas (respiratory disorders), kamala (jaundice), pandu (anaemia), etc. This narrative review was designed to explore the research done on gomutra.The data from every study on gomutra was collected in this review. On browsing the various databases, 4 analytical studies, 15 animal studies, and 7 clinical studies were found. In this review, gomutra was found to have multifaceted use in various disorders. The properties of gomutra are such that it could be used in a versatile manner. It was also observed that the number of clinical studies were very less. Hence, there was a need to conduct clinical studies for confirmation of the results obtained in analytical and preclinical studies. Additionally, over the last few years, the Cow Urine treatment and Study Center in Indore has accomplished extensive research in this field. However, public vigilance and acceptance is intended to promote the importance and wide applications of gomutra and to uplift people's health and lifestyles.

Author Biographies

Twinkle Joshi

PG Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Center, Salod (H), DMIMSU (DU), Wardha. Maharashtra, India. 

Vaishali Kuchewar

Professor, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Center, Salod (H), DMIMSU (DU), Wardha. Maharashtra, India.

Aman Chhabra

PG Scholar, Department of Kayachikitsa, Mahatma Gandhi Ayurveda College, Hospital and Research Center, Salod (H), DMIMSU (DU), Wardha. Maharashtra, India.

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Published

09-10-2022

How to Cite

Joshi, T., Kuchewar, V., & Chhabra, A. . (2022). Multidimensional Use of Cow Urine (Gomutra), One of the Ingredients of Panchagavya – A Narrative Review. International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine, 13(3), 606–612. https://doi.org/10.47552/ijam.v13i3.2690

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