Chyawanprash (Chyavanaprasa)
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A potent rejuvenative and restorative tonic that strengthens the immune system and supports overall health and longevity.
Modern description
A potent rejuvenative and restorative tonic that strengthens the immune system and supports overall health and longevity.
Purpose
To restore drained reserves of life force (ojas) and to preserve strength, stamina, and vitality, while stalling the course of aging.
Indications
- Weakness
- Immunity enhancement
- Respiratory ailments
- Fatigue
- Debility
- Emaciation
- Aging
- Improves strength and vitality
- General tonic
- Supports digestion and metabolism
Karma
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Pushtida (Nourishing)
- Vatashamaka (Balances Vata)
- Pittashamaka (Balances Pitta)
- Kaphawardhana (Increases Kapha)
Key ingredients
- Twak
- Patra
- Nagakesara
- Ghrita 1/4 part
- Taila 1/4 part
- Sharkara 3 parts
- Madhu quantity sufficient to mix
- Pippali powder 1/8 part
- Amla fruit pulp 6 parts
- Dashamoola 1 part
- Bala 1 part
- Haritaki 1 part
- Vasa 1 part
- Jivanti 1 part
- Gokshura 1 part
- Musta 1 part
- Punarnava 1 part
- Shatavari 1 part
- Vidari 1 part
- Ela
Adult dose
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 grams) once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 teaspoon twice daily, before food
Preparation steps
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) of herbal ingredients by boiling the herbs in water.
- Tie 500 Amla fruits in a cloth and suspend in the boiling Kashaya.
- Filter the Kashaya.
- Remove seeds from Amla fruits and fry in ghee until homogenous.
- Add sugar to the Kashaya along with ghee-fried Amla pulp, and heat.
- Wait until the mixture becomes sticky and semi-solid.
- Allow the mixture to cool down.
- Add aromatic spices (Prakshepa) like clove, cardamom, and cinnamon.
- Allow to cool further.
- Add honey and mix well.
- Store in a clean, dry jar.
Safety contraindications
- Generally safe, but avoid in cases of severe Kapha imbalance or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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