Cow Dung Cakes
- Cow dung repellent cakes are very useful for fire sacrifices (yajnas) and in various ceremonial activities. It is effective and cheaper than presently chemical based mosquito repellent. They create a pure and holy atmosphere when burnt.
- The chemical based mosquito repellents available in the market contain some harmful and poisonous chemicals which are likely to cause threat to human health. Since it is totally herbal, it has no side effects on inhalation or even on digestion.
- The cow dung, a very sacred in Indian philosophy, it says that Gomay Vaste Laxmi i.e. Goddess of Wealth resides in cow dung.
Cow Dung Logs
- Cow dung logs can be used as fuel and fertilizer.
- It minimizes material wastage or loss.
- Cow dung logs are an effective way to reduce the risk of explosion and fire of highly flammable materials.
Benefits of Cow Dung Cake
Used as Water Purifier / Disinfectant
Cow dung ash is an excellent water purifier. All harmful bacteria are killed just by adding a pinch or two of cow dung ash in few liters of water. The minerals present in cow dung ash are readily absorbed by human bodies. Moreover, it is economical and ecofriendly.
Sequestering Heavy Metals from Wastewater
Around 80% of your immunity depends on your gut health. A2 ghee improves gut health thereby it also helps boost immunity and detoxify the body. This immunity-boosting food also packs a powerful combo of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits that makes it extremely difficult for diseases to thrive.
Used as Biogas
Biogas is preferable to cow-dung cakes because of its anti-polluting nature. The leftover cow dung slurry can still be used as fertilizer and organic manure since it retains all of the nutrients that plants need in a concentrated and readily absorbable form.
Used in Havan (Homa)
According to studies, cow dung cleanses the air and has anti-pollutant and anti-radiation properties. People use cow dung cake for puja and havan, during Diwali, Holi, housewarming, and other religious ceremonies. When burned, it boosts the oxygen content in the air by 60%. It may also be used to sterilize air from the present microorganisms.
Used as Fuel for Cooking
Dung cakes, formed from animal byproducts, are historically used as fuel in India to cook meals on a household fire known as a Chulha. Rural women typically create them by hand from cow dung and farm residues.
Cow Manure as a Fertilizer
Cow dung as an organic fertilizer application is a viable approach for mitigating soil deterioration caused by the overuse of chemical fertilizers, which may impact bacterial diversity and community composition in soils.