Chyawanprash
Chyawanprash
Chyawanprash is a comprehensive herbal tonic with almost 50 ingredients. It is considered as an Ayurvedic Rasayana which helps to improve immunity and physical strength.
Chyawanprash also helps to remove toxins from the body and improves heart health by lowering cholesterol levels. It is good for improving vigor, vitality and delays the aging process due to its antioxidant properties.
Chyawanprash is also useful in improving brain functions including memory by acting as a brain tonic. It also improves skin complexion and fights against skin infections due to its antioxidant and anti-microbial properties[1].
Taking 1-2 tablespoons of Chyawanprash along with warm milk prevents cold and improves the immunity of children due to its rich vitamin C content[1].
Chyawanprash also helps to remove toxins from the body and improves heart health by lowering cholesterol levels. It is good for improving vigor, vitality and delays the aging process due to its antioxidant properties.
Chyawanprash is also useful in improving brain functions including memory by acting as a brain tonic. It also improves skin complexion and fights against skin infections due to its antioxidant and anti-microbial properties[1].
Taking 1-2 tablespoons of Chyawanprash along with warm milk prevents cold and improves the immunity of children due to its rich vitamin C content[1].
What is Chyawanprash made of?
What is the source of Chyawanprash?
Plant Based
Benefits of Chyawanprash
1. Cough
Chyawanprash is one of the best Ayurv
edic remedies to control cough associated with common cold when taken daily. A cough is a common ailment which usually happens with cold. It is commonly known as Kapha disorder in Ayurveda. A cough is generally caused by the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract. Taking Chyawanprash with honey helps to balance Kapha and rejuvenates the lungs. This is due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoon of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
c. Repeat daily especially during winters to prevent cough.
2. Asthma
Chyawanprash helps to control the symptoms of asthma and gives relief in case of breathlessness. According to Ayurveda, the main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage. This results in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga (asthma). Taking Chyawanprash helps to balance Kapha and remove excess mucus from the lungs. This gives relief from the symptoms of asthma.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
3. Recurrent infection
Chyawanprash helps to control recurrent infections like cough and cold, allergic rhinitis due to change in weather. Chywanpash is one of the best Ayurvedic remedies for such conditions. Regular use of Chywanprash helps to increase immunity to fight against recurrent infections due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with milk or honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
c. Repeat daily for 1-2 months especially during winters.
4. Malnutrition
Malnutrition can be correlated to Karshya disease in Ayurveda. This is due to the lack of nutrients and improper digestion. Regular use of Chyawanprash helps to fight against malnutrition. This is due to its Balya (strength provider) property. Chyawanprash provides instant energy and fulfills the calorie requirement of the body.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with milk or honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
c. Repeat daily for 1-2 months.
5. Poor memory
Regular intake of Chyawanprash helps to enhance memory. According to Ayurveda, poor memory is due to an inactivity of Kapha or aggravation of Vata dosha. Taking Chywanprash helps in balancing Vata and improves memory. This is due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with milk or honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
Chyawanprash is one of the best Ayurv
edic remedies to control cough associated with common cold when taken daily. A cough is a common ailment which usually happens with cold. It is commonly known as Kapha disorder in Ayurveda. A cough is generally caused by the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract. Taking Chyawanprash with honey helps to balance Kapha and rejuvenates the lungs. This is due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoon of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
c. Repeat daily especially during winters to prevent cough.
2. Asthma
Chyawanprash helps to control the symptoms of asthma and gives relief in case of breathlessness. According to Ayurveda, the main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage. This results in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga (asthma). Taking Chyawanprash helps to balance Kapha and remove excess mucus from the lungs. This gives relief from the symptoms of asthma.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
3. Recurrent infection
Chyawanprash helps to control recurrent infections like cough and cold, allergic rhinitis due to change in weather. Chywanpash is one of the best Ayurvedic remedies for such conditions. Regular use of Chywanprash helps to increase immunity to fight against recurrent infections due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with milk or honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
c. Repeat daily for 1-2 months especially during winters.
4. Malnutrition
Malnutrition can be correlated to Karshya disease in Ayurveda. This is due to the lack of nutrients and improper digestion. Regular use of Chyawanprash helps to fight against malnutrition. This is due to its Balya (strength provider) property. Chyawanprash provides instant energy and fulfills the calorie requirement of the body.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with milk or honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
c. Repeat daily for 1-2 months.
5. Poor memory
Regular intake of Chyawanprash helps to enhance memory. According to Ayurveda, poor memory is due to an inactivity of Kapha or aggravation of Vata dosha. Taking Chywanprash helps in balancing Vata and improves memory. This is due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property.
Tips:
a. Take 2-3 teaspoons of Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with milk or honey and have it once or twice a day before taking food.
Precautions when using Chyawanprash
Breastfeeding
Ayurvedic View
Avoid Chyawanprash during breastfeeding or use after consulting the doctor.
Pregnancy
Ayurvedic View
Avoid Chyawanprash during pregnancy or use it after consulting the doctor.
Recommended Dosage of Chyawanprash
- Chyawanprash Paste - Take 2-4 teaspoon twice a day[11].
How to use Chyawanprash
1. Chyawanprash
a. Take 2-4 teaspoon Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with milk or honey.
c. Have it once or twice a day before taking food.
a. Take 2-4 teaspoon Chyawanprash.
b. Mix with milk or honey.
c. Have it once or twice a day before taking food.
Frequently asked questions
Ayurvedic View
The best time to take Chyawanprash is before breakfast. It can also be taken at night preferably 1-2 hours after taking dinner.
Modern Science View
There is not enough scientific evidence available to support the consumption of Chyawanprash in summers.
Ayurvedic View
Yes, Chyawanprash can be consumed in summers. One of the main ingredients of Chyawanprash is Amla which has Sita (cold) property and thus is good during summer season. It also helps to improve immunity due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property.
However, it is advisable to take Chyawanprash in small quantity if you have a weak digestive system.
However, it is advisable to take Chyawanprash in small quantity if you have a weak digestive system.
Modern Science View
No, it is not mandatory to drink hot milk after taking Chyawanprash. However, Chyawanprash may cause a slight burning sensation in the stomach which can be avoided if hot milk is taken after consuming Chyawanprash.
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Disclaimer
The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional.