Abstract:
Piyush (Cow colostrum) is the first milk which cow gives after giving birth to calf. As per our Ayurvedic texts this Piyush is having Madhura Rasa and Guru-Snigdha Gunas. Due to its properties it is Vata-Pitta Dosha Nashak and Kapha Dosha Vardhak. Thus, these all factors affects in the nourishment of all the seven Dhatus (tissues) of human body. Nourishment of seven Dhatus lead to Vrishan Karma (aphrodisiac action) of body. Vrishan Karma of human body is directly related with the Vyadhiksamatava (Immunity). If Vyadhikshamatva of body is more then the Vrishyata of body increases. As per Modern Science Piyush is known as a cow colostrum. It contains more Immunoglobulin, lactose, protein, fat than normal cow milk. Ultimately these all factors help in increasing the level of Immunity which is acquired immunity. Thus Piyush provide a novel treatment option for the Vrishan Karma in body. This review explores the current knowledge on the beneficial effect of Piyush supplementation in the above condition.
