Panchakavya
Panchakavya
Panchakavya
Panchakavya is an organic product derived from five products evolving from cow. It includes
3 direct cow products dung , urine , milk and two derived products curd, ghee.
Composition:
20 litres of Panchakavya contains
Storage of Panchakavya::
It is stored in a wide-mouthed earthen pot or concrete tank in open. Sufficient shade should
be provided, and the contents should be stirred twice a day, both in the morning and the
evening. It can be diluted before use on plants and animals.
Plants produce larger leaves, and develops denser canopy. The stem produces lateral shoots
and much more sturdy branches to bear heavy yields.
The rooting is profuse and dense, and penetrating to deep layers. Roots helps in better
intake of nutrients and water. Plants are able to stand protracted drought conditions, and
needed less than a third of the irrigation in regular times.
Cost:
The cost of production of a litre of Panchakavya is around Rs. 35.
Other Applications:
Panchakavya is also used for 3 other purposes given below:
Animal feeds. Panchakavya has several beneficial effects on animals and fish as well.
Earthworms grew faster and produces more vermi-compost when treated with this
solution.
It has been used in Indian medicine since time immemorial.
Cows/Sheep/Goats:
When fed to cows at 200 ml per day, they turned healthier and produced milk with high fat
content. Their rate of conception increased, and the various common ailments were
completely cured. Similar effects were found in sheep and goats.
Birds:
When mixed with the poultry feed or drinking water at the rate of 5 ml per bird per day, the
birds became disease-free and healthy. They laid larger eggs for longer periods. In the
broilers, the weight gain was impressive and the feed to weight conversion ratio improved.
Fish:
In the fishponds, the addition of Panchakavya increased the growth of phyto and zoo
plankton, which contributed to improved fish feed availability and thus increased fish
growth.