CHYAVANPRASHAVALEH

1. INTRODUCTION:

Chyawanprashawaleh follows the 2,000 year old recipe from the Charaka Samhita. Treated as ultimate tonic known as rasayana because it is powerhouse of rasa as well as other dhatus. Rasa is the pure nutrient part of food and is one of the dhatus that leads, to the generation of other dhatus. Dhatus are components that support both the structure and functions of the body; there are 7 dhatus, rasa, blood, flesh, bone, fat, shukra and marrow. Rasayana is a tonic for the whole body and beneficial for nearly all diseases, but especially for disorders of aging, cough and asthama. By administration of rasayana one obtains longevity of life, memory, apprehension, health, youth, brightness in complexion, excellence of voice, great strength of body and the senses. Rasayana are also said to dispel drowsiness and fatigue, preserve the harmony of the three doshas – vat,pitta and kapha. Chyavanprash is named after Risi Chyawan who had become very old, but became youthful by taking this preparation.

• INGREDIENTS:

In the original text for making Chyavanprash, numerous herbs are listed under various parts such as “Dashmula”, “Chaturbhuja Class”, “Ashtavarga” and others. Also, substitutes are prescribed where the original herbs are not available. Almost all Ayurvedic pharmacies in India are preparing Chyvanprash having most of the original herbs, in addition, we find some other ayurvedic medicines added in various Brands. Following chart gives details of such herbs, contents and medicinal properties of each such herb.

PREPARATION:

1. Take 2500 grams of best available Amla fruits during the winter season when fresh. Wash the fruits properly and tie them loosely in a muslin cloth. In a steel vessel add around six liters of water and make it to boil on high flame. Put the bundle of muslin cloth containing the Amla fruits in the boiling water. Simultaneously, add 25 grams each of the following herbs in boiling water:

Bel, Shalparni, Gambhari, Shyonak, Agnimanth, Brihat Kantakari, Laghu Kantakari, Patha, Gokharu, Prishparni, Adusa, Agar, Punarnawa, Kachur, Nagarmotha, Pushkarmool, Jivanti, Neel kamal, Mugdaparni, Bhumiamlaki, Kakdashingi, Kakakshi, Safed chandan, Bala, Mashparni, Harde, Giloy, Munnaka, Shatawari, Varahikand, Vidarikand,  and Ashwagandha

Long, Akarakara, Arjun, Brahmi, Tulsi, Anjeer, Neem, Ginger, Jatamansi, Yasthimadhu, Kamalkeshar

Continue boiling for 1 to 1.5 hours on low flame till water remains around 1.5 liters. When Amla becomes soft and brownish in colour, turn off the flame. Keep the Amla in Vessel overnight for around 12 hours. After 12 hours, colour of Amla will become dark. Wash Amla and take out the seeds from the fruits. Keep the remaining water having herbs absorbed. Pass it through sieve.

2. Make the pulp of Amla by passing through a mesh so that all fibers are removed and a smooth pulp is available.

3. Take an iron vessel (Kadhai), clean it properly. Add 125 grams each of Ghee and Til Oil. Add the water containing herbs which was kept a side. Heat on low flame and stir it till you find Ghee being separated. Now add 1500 grams of sugar and continue mixing at low flame till the mixture gets thick. Turn off the flame.

4. Take 10 gram each of Elaichi, Nagkesar and Tej patta, 25 gram Dalchini, 50 grams of Pipali, 75 gram Vanshlochan. Make powder of each ingredient. Add powdered Elaichi, Nagkesar, Pipali and Tejpatta in the pulp and mix it well. Now add 125 gram honey, 1 gram Saffron powder, Dalchini powder and Vanshlochan powder to the mix. Stir well.

5. Other additional ingredients as per your choice may be added now viz.

Abhrak Bhasma, Shukti bhasma, Shring Bhasma, Swarna Bhasma, Makardhwaj, Silver Foil, Cashew, Almond, Pistachio, Nutmeg, Kaunch Bij, Safed Musali

USES:

On Digestive system:

Chyawanprash is helpful in clearing the digestive tract. It relieves nausea & vomiting and corrects hyperacidity, dyspepsia & flatulence. Chyawanprash is helpful in gastritis, peptic ulcer and intestinal cramping. It is hepato-protective, strengthens liver, streamlines the metabolism of fats and proteins. The ingredients of Chyawanprash such as Nagkesar, Tamalpatra, Elaichi, Dalchini, Patla, Arni, Gambhari, Bel, Aralu, Shalparm, Draksha, Harde, Honey, Bhumyaamalaki, Kachur, Pushkarmool, Nagarmotha, Kahasa, Pippali, Vidarikand and Agar help in correcting digestive system related complaints.

Pippali, Dalchini, Tamalpatra and Amla help in correcting hyperacidity, intestinal cramping, dyspepsia, and flatulence.

Bel, Nagarmoth and Kakadshingi alleviate intestinal inflammation and diarrhea.

Harde and Clove have anti-ulcer astringent and mild laxative effects.

Ginger, Kachur, Tulsi, Clove, and Cardamom are stomachic, promoting digestion and relieving nausea.

On Respiratory System:

Regular intake of Chyawanprash will maintain adequate hydration. It alleviates cough, asthma and bronchospasm of seasonal or non-seasonal origin, thereby strengthening the respiratory system. Useful in respiratory infections, common cold and tuberculosis. Pippali, Kantakari, Kakdashingi, Bhumyaamalaki, Vasaka, Pushkarmool, Prishniparni, Arani, Gaduchi, Tamalpatra, Tulsi, Shalparni, Til oil and Amalaki help in nourishing the respiratory system.

Kakadshingi, Vasaka, Pushkarmool, Gaduchi, Tamalpatra, Tulsi, Yashtimadhu, Bala and Nagkesar are commonly used to alleviate cough, asthmatic breathing, and bronchi spasm.

Pippali, Elaichi and Kachur are used for respiratory infections (e.g., common cold and bronchitis) and asthmatic breathing.

On Circulatory System:

Chyawanprash is a powerful cardiotonic and strengthens heart, improves force and rate of contraction of heart by improving the blood supply to cardiac muscles. It helps in purification of blood and elimination of toxins. Chyawanprash lowers cholesterol levels by improving blood lipid profile. Amalaki, Kanwal, Punarnawa, Pushkarmool, Kachur, Vasaka, Bala, Shalparni, Prishniparni, Brihati and Gokhru help in streamlining the system.

On Nervous System:

Chyawanprash nourishes the cells of brain promotes co-ordinatlon among various body parts, improves memory, and Increases learning ability, storage, recall & intellect. It has a calming effect on Central Nervous System (CNS), thereby reducing anxiety & stress-induced psychiatric problems and imparts sound sleep Nagkesar, Guduchi, Nagarmotha, Vidarikand, Kanwal, Agar, Ashwagandha, Shalparni, Prishniparni and Amalaki help to sharpen the CNS. Several of these ingredients possess antioxidant and anti-Inflammatory properties.

Other uses:

It is effective and enhances libido and fertility in both the sexes. It thickens semen in males and streamlines menstrual cycle in females. Gokhru, Varahikand, Til oil, Shatavari, Vidarikand, Bala, Jivanti, Mudgparni, Mashparni, Ashwagandha and Vanshlochan, have been found to act as aphrodisiacs.

Chyawanprash strengthens Immunity and facilitates healing process. It comprises Ingredients possessing antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic and anti-mutagenic activities. It lowers blood glucose levels and promotes hair growth. It strengthens bones and teeth by increasing absorption of calcium and improves muscle tone by increasing protein synthesis

It stimulates growth in children helps to increase weight in lean and thin individuals. It fights dermal infections and Improves skin complexion. It improves overall personality by imparting splendor loveliness, youthfulness, wisdom, vigour and glowth.

CHYAWANPRASHAVALEH

Reference: Charak Samhita

Composition: Numerous herbs are listed under various class such as “Dashmula”, “Chaturbhuja”, “Ashtavarga” and others. Substitutes are prescribed in lieu of original herbs. Indian Gooseberry (Amla) is the main ingredient.

Uses:

1. Digestive System: Helpful in clearing the digestive tract, relieves nausea & vomiting, corrects hyperacidity, dyspepsia & flatulence, gastritis, peptic ulcer, intestinal cramping. Strengthens liver, streamlines the metabolism of fats and proteins.

2. Respiratory System: Maintain adequate hydration, alleviates cough, asthma and bronchospasm of seasonal or non-seasonal origin, strengthen the respiratory system, Useful in respiratory infections, common cold and tuberculosis.

3. Circulatory System: Powerful cardio tonic strengthens heart, improves the blood supply to cardiac muscles, helps in purification of blood, eliminate toxins, lowers cholesterol levels.

4. Nervous System: Nourishes cells of brain, promotes co-ordination among various body parts, improves memory, increases learning ability, storage, recall & intellect, reduces anxiety, stress-psychiatric problems imparting sound sleep.

5. Others: Enhances libido and fertility in both the sexes, streamlines menstrual cycle in females, strengthens Immunity, facilitates healing process, lowers blood glucose levels, promotes hair growth, strengthens bones and teeth. Stimulates growth in children, helps to increase weight in lean and thin individuals. It fights dermal infections and Improves skin complexion.