What is Chyawanprash & its Benefits

Chyawanprash possesses multiple health benefits and has been widely used since ancient times as a health supplement and as a medicine for enhancing immunity and longevity. Chyawanprash has been a part of every Indian’s life from the day it was introduced.

It is the most appreciated foods for its antiaging effects long before vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant supplements came into existence

Chyawanprash is known for multiple health benefits that it gives to boost your overall health. It is an excellent ergogenic (enhancing physical performance), tonic, rejuvenator, anabolic, immunomodulator and promotes strength to the gastrointestinal tract, digestive organs, cardiovascular, respiratory, and cerebrospinal systems, neuronal circuits, and renal and reproductive tissues

Story behind creating Chyawanprash

Before we get into the benefits of chyawanprash let me tell you how this ayurvedic medicine came into existence.

The Chyawanprash was made for sage known as chyawan was very old and weak. He was doing meditation in his ashram when a young daughter of local king mistakenly damaged the eyes of sage with stick. When the king came to know about this incident he apologised to sage chyawan and as remorse he left her daughter in the ashram to look after the blind sage chyawan. But chyawan rishi was not happy because he left it was injustice for the young girl. Then one day the physician of god Ashiwin kumar came to his ashram for a visit. Sage chyavan told all story to them and requsted them to make some medicine for him. So the duo of Ashwini kumar then made a this prash ( jam) for him. After comsuming this prash and following all the rules for rasayana (rejuvenation) therapy, sage chyavan once agian become young and full of energy. There after he lived happily with the daughter of king .

As he was the first to consume this prash hence it was named after him as chyawanprash.

What is Chyawanprash made of

Chyawanprash is made up from almost 50 herbs that are blended in a special way. Here we are sharing the list of herbs with there name and also the benefits that used to make chyawanprash.

1. Vasa, Adulsa, Vasaka (Adhatoda Vasica) it is having antiulcer, bronchodilator, expectorant, anti-antiallergic, cholagogue ( stimulate the flow of bile from gall bladder to duodenum), cardio vascular and respiratory disorder

2.Bel or bilva (Aegel Marmelos) is having anti diarrhel ,gastroprotctive, anti ulcerative and radio protective properties.

3. Aguru/ Akil ( Aquilaria agallicha) is anti asthmatic, anti inflammatory, analagesic, carminative and antimicrobial.

4.Vanslochan( Bambusa arundinnacea) it is stimulant, astringent, antiulcer, aphrodisiac properties . It also helps to stimulates the menstrual flow.

5. Punarnava ( Boerhavia diffusia) it is anti ageing anti oxidant, antipyrite, diuretic, inflammatory.

6. Dalichini ( Cinnamonum Zeylanicum) it is stimulant, anti ulcer, anti microbial, anti depressant, anti cancer, digestive and hepatoprtective.

7.Tejpatra or tejpat ( Cinnaminum tamala) it is stimulant, anti ulcer, anti microbial, anti depressant, anti cancer, digestive and hepatoprotective

8. Kachur (Curcuma Zedoria) it is anti diarrheal, tonic, stimulant, useful in faltulance and dyspepsia.

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9. Nagarmotha ( Cyprus rotundus) or musta is a stimulant, hepatoprotective, stomachic, dieuretic, anti spasmodic, carminative, anti inflammatory

10. Shalparni ( Desmodium gangeticum) is a neuroprotective, cardio protective and boost respiratory health

12 Elaichi (Elerraria) is having stimulant action and promotes appetite, tonic, appetizer.

11Amla (Emblica officianalis) it is immunomdulatary, rejuvenative, neuroprotective, hepato protective anti oxidant, cardio tonic, enhance general visibility, cognition and promotes longevity.

13 Gambhari (Genelina arborea) is having virility, strength and lactation properties.

14. Pushkarmool (Inula racemosa) it is anti asthamatic, broncoldilator, cures, cough cold and asthma.

15. Jivanti (Leptadenia reticulata) it is stimulant, restorative, nutrient anti cancer aphrodisiac, improves vision, immunity and life expectancy.

16. Ullatjanta (Martynia diamide) it is hepato protective laxative , indigestion and constipation

17. Nagakeshar (Messua ferra) is having cardiotonic, carminative, digestive , relieves urinary tract disorder.

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18 Neel Kamal (Nelumbium spciosum ) it is nourishing cardiotonic, calming promote strength and relieves bleeding disorders

19. Shyonak (Oroxylum Indicum) it is hepatoprotective, anti microbial and cardiotonic.

20. Mudagparni(Phasealus trilobus ) is a tonic aphrodisiac, improves semen and sperm quality.

21 Bhumi Amla(Phyllantus niruri) is having a anti oxidant hepatoprotective, laxative and antiviral properties

22.Pippali (Piper longum) it is anti tissue it is anti tussive stimulant bronchodilators tonic bioavailability, enhancer carminative relieves respiratory infection and hepatitis

23.Kakdasingi (Pistacia integerrima) it is bronchodilator, expectorant, carminative antitussive digestive cholagogue

24. Agnimanth (Prema illegrifolia) It is laxative anti tissue digestive.

25. Raktchandan (Pterocarpus santalimus) it is tonic aphrodisiac, antipyretic, anti hyperglycemic, anti cancer protective.

26.Sesame oil (Sesamum indicum linn) it is nutritive demulcent aphrodiaac, anti oxidant wound healing radioprotective anti inflammatory.

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27.Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) it is having mucolytic expectorant , anti allergic broncodilator and relieves flu.

28.Patala (Sterospernum suaveolens) it is tonic digestive cardiotonic anti-inflammatory blood purifier anti anemic.

29.Mashparni (Teramnus labialis) it improves vigor and virility aphrodisiac relieves debility and fatigue.

30.Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula) it is neurotrophic rejuvenative anthelmintic nervine tonic appetite stimulant

31.Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia) is a general tonic immunomodulator, cytoprotective, geno protective adaptogenic.

34.Gokhru (Tribulus terrestris) is having a aphrodisiac, mood elevator diuretic and cardiotonic properties

33.Prisparni (Uraria picta ) is useful in general weakness, nervine tonic cardiovascular disorders.

34.Draksha (Vitis Viniferia ) is a nutritive aphrodisiac cardiotonic diuretic demulcent laxative hepato protective cures thirst and asthma.

35.Indian cow ghee is known as go ghrita it is nutritive anti oxidant strengthen the immunity anticancer, improves overall physical and mental strength.

36.Natural honey is known as Madhu is having anti-infective immunomodulator wound healing anti oxidant anti ageing relieves cough and cold antiseptic sore throat anti ulcer.

37.Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) is having aphrodisiac nutritive galactogogue, tonic anti ulcer anti oxidant good for eyes.

38.Varahikand (Dioscora bulbifera) is having an aphrodisiac anti ulcer promotes vigor and strength.

39.Vidarikand (Ipomea digitata) it is having aphrodisiac antioxidant galactogue nervine tonic relieves debility and spermatorrhea.

40.Ashwagandha (Wintahnia somifera) is a aphrodisiac adaptogenic anti oxidant, cyto protective. Nootrophic anti stress promotes strength.

What are benefits of Chyawanprash

Improves digestion and metabolism

If you look at Chyawanprash and the ingredients used in making of it there are many herbs having deepan ( carminative) and pachan ( digestive) properties. As a result of this chyawanprash benefits in increasing the Agni (digestive fire). It is found effective in digestive problems such gastritis, pepetic ulcers, indigestion, blaoting and gas. Moreover ,Chyawanprash has herbs like bhumi amla, draksha, nagarmotha and Amla which are having hepato protective properties. These herbs help to improve liver function and aid in digestion.

Also read how to boost digestion naturally

Strengthen the Respiratory system

One of the biggest benefits of chyawanprash is that it gives respiratory system the strength to fight disorders like Asthma, COPD, Allergic cough, broncospasm and others. Not only this but also common problems like seasonal cold and cough. Chyawanprash is found very effective in childrens having problem of recurrent respiratory infections The herbs such as pipali, kantkari, Kakdasingi, Vasa, Puskarmool and Amla help to nourish the respiratory system.

In one of the randomised study on 90 patients having pulmonary tuberclosis chyawanparsh was found beneficial in preventing the side effects of anti tubercular drugs . In addition to this symptoms such as cough, weakness, loss of appetite ,fever and weight loss completely disappeared. This was confirmed through post treatment x-ray which showed effective healing.

Delays the ageing process

This is another very important benefit of chyawanprash and also one the most reason for people using this herbal jam. The ingredients like go ghrut, seasame oil, bala, ashwagandha, amla ,harad, shatavari and others are having rejuvenative and antioxidant properties. This helps in arresting the ageing process. These herbs have phytoconstituents such as carotenoids, flavonoids, tannins and phenolic compounds. Moreover the presence of gallic acid, catechin, epicatechin in Chyawanprash have potent nueroprotective, cytoprotective and antioxidant properties

Nourishes the brain

Chyawanprash helps in coordinate the neuronal activities in the brain It also improves memory and boost the learning abilty, storage recall and understanding It relaxes the central nervous system thereby acting as mild sedative and anti depressive and relieves insomnia It relaxes the central system there by acting as an mild sedative and as an mild sedative and anti-depressive and relieve insomnia The herbs such as Musta, Vidarikand , Neelkamal, Aguru, Nagkeshar, Guduchi, Shalparni, Prishnaparni are having antioxidant and memory booster properties.

Strengthen the heart

Chyawanprash is a powerful tonic for heart. It benefit the heart by strengthening the structure and functions of the heart and corrects the heart pumping rhythm by recuperating blood flow to its musculature. Chyawanprash is also reported to correct blood disorders and improve structure and functions of the vascular system. The Ingredients of Chyawanprash Amla, Neelkamal, Punarnawa, Pushkarmul, Kachur, Vasa, Bala, Sarivan, Pithawan, Barikateri and Gokshur—are well known for their ability to rejuvenate and restore the cardiovascular system functions.

Boost Stamina ,Vitality

Regular intake of CP improves sexual life, boosts virility, and fertility in each gender. It improves the functioning of gonads, strengthens the endocrine system, and balances the hormonal flow. It improves semen quality in males and the menstrual cycle in females . Ingredients such as Gokshur, Varahikand, sesame oil, Shatavari, Vidaarikand, Bala, Jivanti, Mudagparni, Mashaparni, Ashwagandha, and Vanshalochan contribute to the aphrodisiac and vitalizing properties of CP

How do i know about the qaulity of chyawanprash i am using

To check the qauality of chyawanprash there are few test which can be done at home

1.First one is that it should have a good aroma like of cinnamon, cardoman, when you open it

2.Secondly the taste of the chyawanprash should be sour sweet. It should be too sweet. The sourness should be always more then sweetness. Now days many manufacteres add more sugar than recommended in the clasical text to make it more tasty and palatable.

3.Third is the consistency the prash should be thick, to check the thickness take 10 gms of chyawanprash and press it with your finger, then you will lines of finger on the chyawanprash.

4.Fourth one is water test. Take half glass of water in transparent vessel and add one teaspoon of chyawanprash to it, if it is settle at the bottom of the vessel then it is of good quality. If it disintegrate then it not good.

Is it good to eat chyawanprash daily?

Yes, chyawanprash can be consumed on daily basis for few days to months. However when you take any supplement or medicine on regular basis then over the period of time the body becomes habitual to it and you don’t get the 100%benefit of that.

So it is advisable to use chyawanprash by keeping a gap of few months in between so that your body doesn’t get used to it.

You can eat chywanprash on daily basis for 3 to 4 months.

How to use Chyawanprash

Chyawanprash: Take 1 to 2 teaspoon of chyawanprash with milk one to two times as required. If milk is not suitable for you , then you can use others such as water, honey, juice as a vehicle.
The dosage may vary from person to person and also depends on the following factors
Age : Children and old age people requires less dose whereas Adults need high dose.
Your Body constitution : People with Vata and Kapha body type will easily tolerate chyawanprash. However Pitta body type will have some problems while taking this.
Region you live : People living in cold climate will require 2 teaspoon while in hot region it will be 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.
Digestion power : People with weak digestion will not be tolerate high dose of chyawanprash.
Time of consumption : This refers to the season like in winter season the dose of chyawanprash can be high where as in summers the dose in less

What is the best time to take chyawanprash ?

The best time to take Chyawanprash is to take if before breakfast in the morning. Milk should be consumed during the day for better results.

Is drinking Milk compulsory after eating chyawanprash ?

It is advisable to drink milk after eating chyawanprash because it helps to counter the hot potency of chyawanprash. Moreover milk is having as a jevniya (life-force) and rasayana(rejuvenative) properties which enhances the effects of chyawanprash.

However if milk is not suitable to you or you have been advised not to consume milk of any health reasons then won’t worry you can still take chyawanprash. You can take with water, honey or juices.

Can we take chyawanprash in summers ?

Yes, chyawanprash can be taken during summer season. However the dose of chyawanprash will depend on your body constitution and area your are living. Therefore one should take advise from Ayurvedic doctor for ascertaining the dose of Chyawanprash in summer.

In General 1/2 teaspoon Chyawanprash along with Pomegranate juice or Amla juice or with milk is advised in summers.

Does Chyawanprash have side effects ?

Although numerous works have been carried out on this formulation, no evident information on side effects has been available until now. If taken in prescribed dosage, Chyawanprash is considered to be safe.

A report suggested that Amla should not be consumed at bedtime to avert ill effects on teeth Chyawanprash is rich in Amla contents therefore, it is better to avoid it at bedtime.

Also if taken in excess it may lead to gas , bloating, heartburn and abdominal fullness.

Home Remedies of Chayawanprash

To boost immunity : Consuming chyawanprash 1 to 2 teaspoon daily with milk help to improve immunity.

For Recurrent Respiratory infection : Taking chyawanprash along with some other ayurvedic medicine like vyoshadi vati, sitopaladi churna helps to overcome this problem

To boost Stamina : Taking ayurvedic medicine like chandraprabha vati, puspdhanwa ras with chyawanprash helps to boost stamina as well as sperm count

Conclusion

Widely advocated as a potent ‘nourishing’ food and medicine Chyawanprash effectively prevents and treats wide range of ailments including , respiratory problems, allergies, cold and cough and asthma. It improve digestion and immunity. Along with this it helpful in improving the skin tone and pacifying the Vata and Kapha dosha. As this medicine does not have any reported adverse effects, you can consume this formulation and reap its benefits with a proper doctor’s consultation.

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

This Article is written by Dr. Ashutosh Tiwari B.A.M.S, PGDCR Director of Risha’s Health And Ayurvedaa Solutions.He is having more than 20 years of experience in field of Ayurvedic medicine.

Disclaimer :The content provided here is for informational purpose only. This blog is not intended to substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek medical advice of a qualified healthcare provider for any questions or concern you may have regarding a medical conditions.