Question

In earlier times, people used a mixture of cow dung and mud to coat the floor. Why?

Answer 1

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That possible ingredient? Cow dung. The earliest glazes, dating from the late fifth millennium BC and found in the Near East, Egypt and the Indus Valley, were used for coating natural stones made from minerals such as quartz and soapstone (talc). ... The more of it, the greener the glaze.

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Answer 2

• Cow is considered very sacred in Hinduism and it is called Gow Maata (Cow, The mother). Cow dung and cow urine is considered holy in India.
• Cow dung has the power to kill bacteria which are harmful for humans. Cow Dung is considered good for health. It is very rich in minerals and a great factor of anti-bacterial. It prevents people from various diseases and health issues. Small insects like scorpions, centipedes etc don't come near to the places which are coated with the paste of Cow dung.

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