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blood of toxic chemicals and balance the three doshas namely vaat (air),

pi a (bile), kapha (mucus). They have the capability to cure a wide
variety of diseases. Panchagavya promotes growth, provides immunity,
increases yield and be er root and leaf development in plants.

There are five products from Vedic cows that are considered to
be the most beneficial for maintaining heath, physical and mental well‐
being. They are:

Milk (द ू ध): According to Ayurveda, cow milk provides special and
unique nutri on that cannot be derived from any other type of food.
Cow milk, when digested properly, nourishes all the ssues,
nourishes immune system to respond to any sickness of the body or
mind. It is one of the most important foods to promote Ojas (the
force that maintains life).

Y o g u r t ( दही): Yogurt is a byproduct of cow milk. All the leading
prac oners of Ayurveda, including Charaka and Sushruta, have
wri en on its quali es and usefulness. It is considered as one of the
most wholesome food items throughout the world. The regular
consump on of Yogurt has effec ve therapeu c value for many
diseases. It has been described as a tonic and is credited with the
proper es that prevent premature aging. Curd also brings relief to
pa ents of diarrhea and dysentery and is recommended in chronic
specific and non‐specific coli s. Fresh yogurt made with live cultures
is a good source of protein (one cup yogurt) as well as B‐complex
vitamins, calcium (450 milligrams), potassium, phosphorus, and folic
acid. People taking an bio cs (which destroy lac c flora in the
intes nes) are o en advised to replace the healthy bacteria which
supports good diges on and relieves bloa ng and cons pa on.

Makkhan (म न) / Ghee (घी): Makkhan or ghee is wrongly called
bu er. Ghee is made by churning the yogurt while bu er is made
(these days) by separa ng the cream from raw unheated milk. Ghee
is prepared by hea ng it a er filtering water and milk solids from it.
Ghee is cream to yellowish in color depending on the cow’s breed
and the quality of natural grasses it consumes at different seasons of
the year.

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