Mr. Paresh A Patil, Mr.
Vitthal. V. Bhosale, Ms. Varsha. P. Girase
Department of Pharmacognosy, Ahinsa Institute of
Pharmacy, Dhule Road, Dondaicha 425408.
*Corresponding Author E-mail: rcp.pareshpatil@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Today we know
various types of of diseases affect the humaNootropicn and for that we use
various types of chemical based medicines. These medicines gives us relief from
respective diseases but sometime large proportion of this chemical in the body
give us some side-effects or damage different body organs like Liver, Kidney
etc. Because some drug having solubility only in organic solvents so for
excretion of unwanted drug it is necessary to dissolve in water so it goes in
liver for metabolism process. In our tradition many diseases are cure with help
natural remedies. But today we donot know enough information of these natural
remedies so we avoiding the use of these natural remedies. Cow urine is one of
them it is obtained from cow. In our tradition we also called as Gomutra.It has
various medicinal as well as agricultural uses.
KEYWORDS: Gomutra,
Vermicompost, Biopesticides, Antidiabetic effect, Nootropic, Anorexia.
INTRODUCTION:
Cow urine contents are
Water 95%
Urea 2.5%
Hormones
Enzymes 2.5%.
Iron
Calcium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Urea
Uric acid
Amino acids
Cytokine
Lactose[1]
I] Uses:
A] Agricultural use Cow urine:
1] For production of
Vermicompost:
Distillation waste and cow’s
urine has been used for production of vermicompost.
2] Biopesticides:
Cow urine after addition of
Neem leaves is a wonderful biopesticide. Such biopesticides are safe to use, do
not accumulate in the food chain and as such do not have the harmful effects
like chemical pesticides.[1]
B] Therapeutic uses of cow
urine:
1] Skin diseases:
It is very helpful in all kind
of skin problems, itching, sunburns, eczema, psoriasis, acne etc.
2] Stomach, kidney and heart
diseases:
Cow dung and urine are best
cures for stomach diseases, heart diseases, kidney ailments and tuberculosis.
3]
Stones:
It can be used for stones. A
glass of fresh cow urine should be taken as a first thing in the morning for 21
days, Uric acid in cow urine dissolve these stones to a manageable size.
4] Antidiabetic effect:
The antidiaetic effect of Cow
urine distillate and a standard drug, glibenclamide, was studied in
streptozotocin diabetic rats. The Cow urine Distillate produced a significant
reduction of the elevated blood glucose, serum cholesterol and serum
triglyseroides levels when compared with the diabetic control.
5] Liver problem:
Daily doses of 1-2 ounces of
warm cow urine are used to treat cirrhosis of liver
6] Jaundice:
Antimony sulphide and cow
urine taken internally are used to cure malignant jaundice.
7] Immunostimulant:
Cow urine has immunostimulant
activity in plants and animal health. Research have been done to evaluale the
whole freeze dried Cow Urine and the fraction of Cow Urine for their
immunomodulatory potential in rats. As per findings dried cow urine exhibited better
effect on immune system compaired to methanol, ethyl acetate, aqueous and
acetone fractions of cow-urine.
8] Anticovulsant Agent:
A herbal preparation popular
in Nigeria is based on cow’s urine and some herbs known as cow urine concoction
(CUC). Its major pharmacological actions are anticonvulsant and hypoglycemic
effects.
9] Cysts:
For the case of sebaceous cyst
incision followed by washing with cow’s urine is prescribed.
10] Bioenhencer:
Bioenhencers are substances,
which do not possess drug activity of their own but promote and augment the
bioactivity or bioavailability or the uptake of drugs in combination therapy.[1]
II] Medicinal Properties:
A] Anti cancerproperty[1]
B] Wound healing[1]
C] Antioxidant property[1]
D] Antimicrobial property[1]
E] Hemorrhoid[1]
F] Disinfectant[1]
G] Antifungal activity[1]
H] Aspergillusflavus[1]
I ] Nootropic (cognitive
enhancer)[2]
J ] Vermifuge (kills
worms).[2]
K] Antiedemic (reduces edema).[2]
L] Appetizer.[2]
M]Hematogenic (stimulates the
formation of blood cells).[2]
N] Cardioprotective.[2]
O] Digestive stimulant.[2]
P] Antispasmodic.[2]
Q] Anti-constipation.[2]
R] Antipruritic (alleviate
itching).[2]
S] Mucolytic[2]
The classical
ayurvedic dosage of Gomutra (Cow Urine) is as follows:
|
Children (Above the age of 8 years) |
0.15 ml per Kg of body weight |
|
Adults |
10 ml |
|
Pregnancy and Lactation |
Not Recommended |
|
Geriatric Dosage |
0.15 ml per Kg of body weight |
|
Maximum Possible Dosage |
20 ml per day |
IV] How to Take Cow Urine:
|
4 parts of water. |
|
|
Twice daily |
|
|
An empty stomach, after a meal |
Gomutra (Cow
Urine) can also cause side effects as follows:
·
Restlessness.
·
Mouth ulcers.
· Heartburn.
· Hyperacidity.
· Burning or heat
sensation in the body.
· Burning pain in the
abdomen.
These side
effects of cow urine generally appear in people with Pitta Body Type or patients suffering from Pitta disorders. If it is
used wisely considering Kaphadosha, it might not cause any side effects.
Gomutra (Cow
Urine) is likely unsafe during
pregnancy. Because it reduces Kapha, but pregnant women need such food or
supplement that improves and increases Kapha in the body. According to this
concept, it might lead to delivering a child with low body weight and some
pitta diseases.
In similar ways,
lactating mothers need some foods that nourish their body as well as improves
breastmilk supply. Cow urine might act the opposite. Due to anti-kapha, it
might decrease the breastmilk supply.[2]
VII] Ayurveda Prefers Cows Urine:
Cows urine mixed
with some sea salt was commonly used by rowdy elements of olden times after
receiving a thrashing from a mob because of its amazing capacity to shrink
swellings and ease sprains. This is attributed to Urokinase
Cows urine also
consist of 24 types of salts (lavana in sanskrit- they are sodium, potassium,
magnesium, more here. It also includes gold salts, one of the notable causes of
glowing face exhibited by people who regularly consume Indian cow’s urine or
milk.
Human and cow
urine consist of Urokinase. This is an essential ingredient in some anti-cancer
drugs. Drinking cow’s urine once a week will help thwart cancerous cell growth.
However it is futile in cases of advanced stages where even modern medicine is
lacking in solutions.[3]
REFERENCE:
1.
A
Review article Benefits of Cow urine by Sahu Rekha, Lalchand, Gupta Rakshapal
and Rout omPrakash in Internatinoal Journal of Research Advance in
Multidisciplinary Research vol.04. Issued on 09 sep.2017.
2.
Gomutra
[cow urine] benefits, uses dosage and side effects by Dr. Jagdev Singh in Ayur
Times
3.
Can
[Gomutra] Indian holy Cows urine really cure cancer ? will it really benefits
my health? by natural farmer on January 23,2014 in Natural Farmers kerala.
Received on 24.02.2020
Modified on 21.03.2020
Accepted on 16.04.2020 ©Asian Pharma Press
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Asian J. Pharm. Res. 2020; 10(2): 120-122.
DOI: 10.5958/2231-5691.2020.00023.4