Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-1 | Issue-04 | 148-151
Review Article
Gomeya- A Multifaceted Biomass
Ravinder Singh, Ankita Gurao, Upasana Malik
Published : Dec. 30, 2016
Abstract
Cow dung obtained from Bos indicus have been long recognized as multifacted biomass that serve not only as
conventional combustion material but also a modern day fuel. Apart from being an essential part of ayurvedic
formulations it finds application in healthcare management by virtue of it‘s antibacterial activity. This article addresses
the even more recent application of gomeya or the cow dung in various aspects including bioremediation. This implies
that conservation of indigenous cattle is very crucial in order to make use this ‗gold mine‘ and further explore it‘s hidden
qualities.