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The chyawanprash is a classical lehya preparation. Its recipe is scripted in almost all the texts like Charak samhita, Susrutha samhita, Ashtanga hridaya and Ashtanga samgraha. There is a mythological story behind Chyawanprash. According to Mahabharata Chyawan was one of the eight sons of Bhrigu and Puloma. He was physically weak due to his premature birth and he also enjoyed the status of being the only divine son of Puloma. Maharashi Chyawan married King Sharyati’s daughter Sukanya at an old age. He was unable to engage in sexual activities. He prayed to Aswini Kumaras (famous ayurvedic physicians who are twin brothers). Sometime after the marriage, the twins Ashvini Kumaras came to the hermitage of saint Chyawan and offered him a medicine after the use of which the saint regained his youth. That drug was named as ‘Chyawanprash’ after Chyawan. It is considered a divine preparation.
Chyawanprash can be used instead of many sexual rejuvenators like Viagra. It also brings back the dynamism of youth. It elevates positive energy, neutralizes the negative energy and drains the static current formed in the body. After the administration the overall well being and performance of the individual are enhanced . It is a comprehensive formula addressing all the aging related ailments.
Indications
Tuberculosis, heart diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, general weakness, premature ejaculation, loss of libido and infertility. Improve memory, intelligence, sexual power and digestion. It can be used after surgery and medication for chronic ailments. It is an excellent antioxidant.
Contraindications
Diabetes, obesity.
Contents
Bael Tree (Aegle marmelos)
Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum)
Coomb Teak (Gmelina arborea)
Country Mallow (Sida cordifolia)
Indian Long Pepper (Piper longum)
Small Caltrops (Tribulus terrestris)
Yellow Berried Nightshade (Solanum xanthocarpum)
Bhumyaamalaki (Phyllanthus amarus)
Grapes (Vitis vinifera)
Jivanti (Leptadenia reticulata)
Chebulic Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula)
Tinospora Gulancha (Tinospora cordifolia)
Nut Grass (Cyperus rotundus)
Spreading Hogweed (Boerhaavia diffusa)
Cardamomum (Elettaria cardamomum)
Sandalwood Tree (Santalum album)
Malabar Nut (Adhatoda vasica)
White Lily (Lilium polyphyllum)
Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis)
Honey (Meldespumatum)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Ironwood Tree (Mesua ferrea)
The preparation of Chywanprash
The above herbs are collected, identified, cleaned and dried. Each ingredient for powdering is pulverized separately and homogenously mixed together as per prescribe formula. Prepare the decoction, mix it with jaggery/ sugar candy and concentrate to the required consistency. The powdered raw herb is added at the end, well mixed and laced with ghee and honey as per text.
Dosage
10 Gms to 30 Gms per day.
The Nectar
In Ayurveda, Chyawanprash is believed to possess anti-stress properties. It rejuvenates and also has antioxidant properties. Chyawanprash pacifies all doshas
It strengthens your body’s immune system. In addition, it also enhances your stamina along with general well being.
Chyawanprash is a complete health tonic for the entire family with multiple health benefits.
Chyavanprash is a mixture of 49 powerful ayurvedic herbs with ‘amla’ (Indian gooseberry) as the base. The other ingredients in this traditional recipe include ashwaganda, pippali, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon in a base of Ghee (clarified butter) and honey. Amalaki, unrefined sugar, sesame oil, bamboo manna, Cinnamon, Saffron, Cloves, Chandana (sandalwood), Indian Kudju, Asparagus, Indian trumpet Flower, Sida cardifolia, Indian Nightshade, Guduchi, Haritaki, Licorice, Water Lily, Punaranava, Bhumyamalaki, Vasaka, Eagle Wood are some of the other ayurvedic herbs.
Benefits
1) Strengthens the Digestive and Immune System: Chayvanprash’s basic ingredient amla has 30 times more vitamin C than orange and helps in strengthening the immune system and expediting the healing process.
2) Good for Heart and Brain: The perfect blend of Ayurvedic herbs acts as a cardiac stimulant and helps in smooth functioning of the heart. Chyavanprash nourishes the brain cells by supporting the nervous system and enhances co-ordination and memory power.
3) For Lung, Liver and Kidneys: The smooth functioning of the lungs is facilitated by the regular intake of chyavanprash. Chyavanprash helps purify blood and eliminate toxins. It helps the downward flow of energy in the body and eases constipation.
4) The holistic traditional formula of chyavanprash improves skin complexion, glow and fights dermal bacterial infection.
5) It promotes hair growth and helps absorption of calcium resulting in strong bones and teeth.
6) It is especially good for alleviating cough and asthma.
7) Chyavanprash enhances fertility, keeps menstruation regular and helps to overcome difficulties in conception.
Unique herbs of Chyawanprash
Regarded by many as the ultimate health tonic, chyavanprash has been widely used in India since ages. It is an ayurvedic herbal concoction that acts as an energiser, rejuvenator and immunity booster. A sage named Chyavana is believed to have prepared this tonic for the first time, hence the name chyavanprash.
Consuming chyavanprash offers a whole host of benefits. It prevents the body against the three doshas – pitta, kapha and vatta. It is considered to act as a blood purifier by eliminating toxins from the body. It aids in digestion, strengthening the immune system, easing constipation, enhancing fertility, fighting bacterial skin infection, slowing down the ageing process and so on. It is also considered as a memory booster.
The first historically documented composition of chyavanprash is found in an ancient ayurvedic document, called the Charaka Samhita. According to that, the chyavanprash contains 48 different ingredients out of which the chief ingredient is Amla (Emblica Officinalis). With a number of companies engaging in the production of chyavanprash nowadays, its ingredients often differ from one brand to another though amla remains the prime component.
The chief herbal ingredients that most chyavanprash are made of include:
- Asparagus (Asparagus Officinalis)
- Bamboo manna (Tabasheer or Bamboo silica)
- Blue Egyptian water lily (Nymphaea Caerulea)
- Cardamom (Elettaria Cardamomum)
- Chebulic myrobalan (Terminalia Chebula)
- Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomun Aromaticum)
- Cinnamon bark ((Cinnamomum Verum)
- Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum)
- Indian Rose Chestnut (Mesua Ferrea)
- Country mallow (Sida Cordifolia)
- Feather foll plant or Bhumyamalaki(Phyllanthus Niruri)
- Fresh Amla fruit or Indian gooseberry (Emblica Officinalis)
- Giant potato or Kiribadu Ala (Ipomoea Mauritiana)
- Indian kudzu (Pueraria Tuberose)
- Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
- Long pepper (Piper Longum)
- Malabar nut (Seed of Adhatoda Vasica)
- Nut grass (Cyperus Rotundus)
- Round zedoary (Zedoaria Rotunda)
- Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum)
- Sesame oil
- Spreading hogweed (Boerhavia diffussa)
- Tiger’s claw or Ice plant
- Wild black gram
- Wild green gram
- Winter cherry or Ashwaghanda (Withania Somnifera)
Most of the chyavanprash ingredients can be scientifically classified into the following groups:
Pradhana Dravya
Pradhana Dravya means the main ingredient. As mentioned earlier, in most chywanprash compositions, Amla (Emblica Officianalis) is used as the chief ingredient.
Samsadhana Dravya
Samsadhana Dravya means those elements that aid in processing the main ingredient. Example: Pippali (Long Pepper), Draksha (Vitis Vinifera), Bala (Sida Cordifolia), etc.
Yamaka Dravya
This set of ingredients helps to treat the main ingredient. The procedure of the treatment is called lipophilization. This promotes tissue penetration of the main ingredient. Example: clarified butter, sesame oil.
Samvahaka Dravya
Samvahaka Dravya means those components used to preserve the chyavanprash. Apart from preserving the main ingredient, it also acts as a carrier for the main and supportive ingredients. Example: sugar.
Prakshepa Dravya
These ingredients are mainly used for flavouring and are also known as balancing drugs as they help balance the Doshas and Dhatus (tissues) in the body. Example: saffron, cinnamon, pippali, etc.
