Chyawanprash
$36.95
What This Product Does
- Boosts immunity and protects against illness*
- Increases energy and supports overall vitality*
- Suitable for all ages and supports lifelong health*
How to Use
1–2 teaspoons daily with warm milk or water.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Aegle marmelos (Bark), Clerodendrum phlomidis (Whole Plant), Oroxylum indicum (Bark), Gmelina arborea (Bark), Stereospermum suaveolens (Bark), Phaseolus trilobus (Whole Plant), Uraria picta (Whole Plant), Tribulus terrestris (Whole Plant), Teramnus labialis (Fruit), Piper longum (Fruit), Desmodium gangeticum (Whole Plant), Solanum surattense (Whole Plant), Solanum indicum (Whole Plant), Pistacia integerrima (Gall), Phyllanthus niruri (Whole plant), Vitis vinifera (Fruit), Leptadenia reticulata (Whole Plant), Inula racemosa (Root), Tinospora cordifolia (Stem), Terminalia chebula (Fruit), Sida cordifolia (Whole Plant), Habenaria intermedia (Dioscorea alata) (Root), Habenaria edgeworthii (Dioscorea alata) (Root), Crepidium acuminatum (Pueraria tuberosa) (Whole Plant), Malaxis muscifera (Pueraria tuberosa) (Root), Curcuma zedoaria (Root), Cyperus rotundus (Root), Boerhavia diffusa (Whole Plant), Polygonum verticillatum (Asparagus racemosus) (Root), Asparagus racemosus (Root), Elettaria cardamomum (Fruit), Nelumbo nucifera (Flower), Santalum album (Wood), Pueraria tuberosa (Root), Adhatoda vasica (Root), Roscoea purpurea (Withania somnifera) (Root), Lilium polyphyllum (Withania somnifera) (Root), Martynia annua (Fruit) each, Phyllanthus emblica (Fruit), Piper longum (Fruit), Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Branch), Cinnamomum tamala (Leaf), Mesua ferrea (Flower), Elettaria cardamomum (Fruit) each, Honey, Bambusa arundinacea, Cow Ghee, Jaggery
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Pancharasa — all five tastes present (predominantly Madhura/Sweet, Amla/Sour) |
| Virya (Potency) | Anushna (balanced — neither strongly heating nor cooling) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura (Sweet) |
| Dosha Action | Tridoshic — the quintessential rasayana suitable for all ages, seasons, and constitutions |
Science & Research
Ayurveda's most ancient and comprehensive rasayana preparation, with the formulation described in the Charaka Samhita over 3,000 years ago. Prepared following the classical avaleha (jam) method: fresh Amalaki pulp is cooked with ghee, sesame oil, and 40+ herbs, with honey added at the final stage to preserve its enzymatic activity. Amalaki provides the immune core with tannin-stabilized vitamin C, gallic acid, and emblicanin antioxidants. Ashwagandha withanolides contribute adaptogenic and immunostimulatory activity. Shatavari's steroidal saponins provide nourishing and immunomodulatory support. Pippali's piperine enhances bioavailability of all co-administered compounds by 20-200%. The ghee and sesame oil bases serve as anupanas (carriers) for lipophilic compound delivery. Clinical trials demonstrate significant enhancement of NK cell activity, CD4+ T-cell counts, and serum IgG levels. This is the single most important daily supplement in the Ayurvedic system.
Clinical Key Functions
- 40+ herb synergistic formulation addressing all seven dhatus*
- Piperine-mediated 20-200% bioavailability enhancement of co-ingredients*
- Adaptogenic, antioxidant, and rejuvenative activity across all organ systems*
Selected Research
- Baliga MS. Chyavanaprasha, a legendary ayurvedic formulation. Chin J Integr Med. 2012;18(2):141-149.
- Manjunath NK, Telles S. Effect of Chyawanprash on immune function in healthy adults. J Complement Integr Med. 2010;7(1):Article 2.
- Puri HS. Rasayana: Ayurvedic Herbs for Longevity and Rejuvenation. CRC Press. 2003.
- Sharma R, et al. Chyawanprash: A Traditional Indian Bioactive Health Supplement. Biomolecules. 2019;9(5):161.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Chyawanprash is Ayurveda's most ancient and revered Rasayana, with its origin story described in the Charaka Samhita: the sage Chyawana, aged and debilitated, was restored to youthful vitality through this preparation created by the Ashwini Kumars (divine physicians). The formula follows the Avaleha Kalpana (herbal jam preparation) methodology where fresh Amalaki pulp is processed with ghee, sesame oil, and 40+ herbs — honey is added last at low temperature to preserve its enzymatic Yogavahi properties. Chyawanprash represents the Ayurvedic ideal of Sarva-Roga-Prashamana Rasayana (universal disease-preventing rejuvenative) — the Charaka Samhita states it confers Medha (intellect), Smriti (memory), Nairujya (freedom from disease), Ayush (longevity), and Indriya-Bala (sense organ vitality). Its preparation follows precise Ashtanga Avaleha Vidhi (eight-step jam methodology).
Classical Text References
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 1, Pada 1 (Abhaya-Amalaka Rasayana) — complete Chyawanprash origin narrative and formulation with therapeutic benefits
- Ashtanga Hridayam, Uttara Tantra, Chapter 39 (Rasayana Adhyaya) — Chyawanprash Avaleha as premier Vayasthapana (anti-aging) Rasayana
- Sharangdhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 8 (Avaleha Prakarana) — methodology of Avaleha Kalpana preparation applicable to Chyawanprash