Abstract
Chyawanprash (CP) is an Ayurvedic health supplement which is made up of a super-concentrated blend of nutrient-rich herbs and minerals. It is meant to restore drained reserves of life force (ojas) and to preserve strength, stamina, and vitality, while stalling the course of aging. Chyawanprash is formulated by processing around 50 medicinal herbs and their extracts, including the prime ingredient, Amla (Indian gooseberry), which is the world’s richest source of vitamin C. Chyawanprash preparation involves preparing a decoction of herbs, followed by dried extract preparation, subsequent mixture with honey, and addition of aromatic herb powders (namely clove, cardamom, and cinnamon) as standard. The finished product has a fruit jam-like consistency, and a sweet, sour, and spicy flavor. Scientific exploration of CP is warranted to understand its therapeutic efficacy. Scattered information exploring the therapeutic potential of CP is available, and there is a need to assemble it. Thus, an effort was made to compile the scattered information from ancient Ayurvedic texts and treatises, along with ethnobotanical, ethnopharmacological, and scientifically validated literature, that highlight the role of CP in therapeutics. Citations relevant to the topic were screened.
Highlights
Chyawanprash (CP) comprises two lexes, “Chyawan” and “Prasha”
Ayurvedic herbal formulations to act as “a transporter of potency of herbs”, and it is believed to promote the quick absorption and assimilation of various herbal constituents in the distant tissues
A total of 20 g of CP was administered for two months, twice a day, and parameters such as the mitotic index (MI), chromosomal aberrations (CA), sister chromatid exchanges (SCE), and satellite associations (SA) were studied and found to have significantly decreased (p < 0.01) in CP-fed smokers compared to normal smokers
Summary
Chyawanprash (CP) ( known as chyavanaprasha, chyavanaprash, chyavanaprasam, and chyawanaprash) comprises two lexes, “Chyawan” and “Prasha”. Chyawanprash has been a part of every Indian’s life from the day it was introduced, irrespective of sociocultural, political, and scientific factors It was one of the most appreciated foods for its antiaging effects long before vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant supplements came into existence [1]. Of all the Rasayana formulations enumerated during the classical and medieval periods, CP undoubtedly stands out as the most important This formulation has made major strides as an over-the-counter product since it entered the consumer market in the 1950s. It is highly appreciated for possessing multiple health benefits and addressing the preventive, promotive, and curative aspects of health. It maintains physiological functions and rejuvenates the whole body system [4]
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