History of using natural products of plant and animal origin for healthcare goes back to thousands of years with the existence of various alternative systems of medicines. India has one of the oldest richest and most diverse cultural traditions which were associated with medicinal plants. The history of India shows wide use of products of animal origin in ayurvedic system of medicine. Cow urine has several potential uses, it is necessary to study it scientifically to prove its therapeutic validation and for its worldwide acceptance. The present study was planned to evaluate cow urine by using modern analytical methods. The parameters used for evaluation were organoleptic characters, physicochemical evaluation, and presence of sodium, potassium and trace elements in cow urine by using Flame photometer and ICPAES. This analytical profile was compared with those of Buffalo and Goat urine, which are also mentioned in ancient texts having medicinal properties.
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