One of the method to fight against Infection followed by our ancestor

Cow Dung

Indians would know about it. Cow dung is also known as cow pies, cow pats, or cow manure, this essentially is the waste product produced by the Cows. Don’t worry, it is not as horrible as it might sound, this is one magical ingredient and holds huge significance in our country, more precisely in Hinduism.

What do you do to decorate your home walls? Get those high VOC emitting paints which do more harm than good, isn’t it? Did you know, in the rural parts of India, cow dung paste is implanted on the walls and floors of each home? This isn’t all, another surprising thing as considered by the rural inhabitants is the fact that cow dung purifies the house, and it forms an important part of the cleaning process in Indian villages. In fact, this process has been unceasingly in use from the time of Ancient Vedic Yuga.

Well, it seems Cow Dung and its link will India and Indian Homes is surely going to unfold many surprising facts. Stay tuned as we reveal each of them.

Below are few customs that are religiously followed in India from the ancient times. Even today people specifically in the rural parts of India follow these customs as their ancestors did. Well, it might sound repulsive to few, but it’s interesting to know the reasons why people still implant cow-dung in their homes. Let’s know them:

·         The Holy Side

In Hinduism specifically, Cow is considered and called “Gow Maata” (Cow, The mother). Hence, cow dung and cow urine are considered divine. The application of Cow Dung in the home walls and floors is a part of the cleaning process in many villages in India. Furthermore, even in festivals after the homes are cleaned, rural people implant cow-dung paste on the walls and floors just to make their homes pure.

·         Keeps Ground And Home Always Warm

Today most of the modern house floor is made of marbles or diverse kinds of stones. These elegant looking marbles or stones are highly heat resistant and are always cold in nature. Hence, it’s very hard to walk on them barefooted, especially in winter seasons. This is exactly why rural Indians apply cow dung on the floors and walls.

When cow dung dries, it becomes as solid as cement. Also, it is a very poor conductor of moisture and maintains warmness inside the walls and on the floors. What does this mean? It means balanced temperatures during winters and summers, ensuring walking barefooted doesn’t make one prone to cold or fever. The floors that are coated with Cow-Dung stay warm in winters and cold in summers.

·         Kills Bacteria And Germs

Researchers have proved that Cow dung possesses the power to kill bacteria which are detrimental for humans. Cow-Dung is very rich in minerals and its anti-bacterial properties protect people from various diseases, health problems, and even heals wounds; hence it’s very good for health.

·         Keeps Insects At Bay

Summer season usually brings along with it the incessant stream of bugs and insects, which are more of a nuisance to have around. In rural areas, people use cow dung to repel insects like scorpions, centipedes, etc. These small insects do not dare to come near the areas which are coated with the Cow Dung paste.

·         Natural Mosquito Repellent

This wonder material acts as a natural mosquito repellent. Mosquitoes do not wander around areas which are coated with cow dung.

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Building Material

We already spoke about how a paste made of cow dung and mud is often applied to the floors of rural homes in India. This mixture is also applied on the walls, it is believed this mixture reportedly forms a waterproof layer which acts as a natural insulator for the house protecting it from heat gain or loss. Don’t worry, it doesn’t smell unpleasant.