Chyawanprasha Ingredients, Preparation, Indications, and Benefits
Chyawanprasha or Chyawanprasham/Chyawanprash is an ayurvedic rejuvenating medicine. This preparation is named after the sage “Chyavana” because he gained his youthfulness by consuming this leham when he was suffering from old age. It helps in the prevention of diseases by increasing the immunity.
Ingredients of Chyawanprasha
Drava Dravya (Liquid ingredients)
- Thila Thaila (Sesame Oil) – 12 pala (576 gms)
- Ghruta (Cows ghee) – 12 pala (576 gms)
Kashaya Dravya (Materials for preparing decoction)
- Dashamoola
1. Bilwa (Aegle marmelos) – 1 pala (48gms)
2. Agnimantha (Premna obtusifolia) – 1 pala (48gms)
3. Gambhari (Gmelina arborea) – 1 pala (48gms)
4. Shyonaka (Oroxylum Indicum) – 1 pala (48gms)
5. Pathala (Stereospermum suaveolens) – 1 pala (48gms)
6. Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum) – 1 pala (48gms)
7. Prushnaparni (Uraria picta) – 1 pala (48gms)
8. Bruhati (Solanum Indicum) – 1 pala (48gms)
9. Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpous) – 1 pala (48gms)
10. Gokshura (Tribulus Terrestris) – 1 pala (48gms) - Bala (Sida cordifolia) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Musta (Cyperus rotundus) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Jivaka(Malaxis muscifrea) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Rishabhaka(Manilkara hexandra) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Utpala (Nymphaea stellata) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Parna dwaya
1. Mashaparni (Vigna radiata) – 1 pala (48gms)
2. Mudgaparni (Dysolobium pilosum) – 1 pala (48gms) - Pippali (Piper longum) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Shringi/Karkata shringi (Pistacia integerrima) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Meda (Polygonatum cirrhifolium) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Tamalaki (Phyllanthus amarus) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Truti/Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Jeevanthi (Leptadenia reticulata) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Jongaka/Agaru (Aquilaria Agallocha) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Draksha (Vitis vinifera) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Pushkara moola- Inula racemosa – 1 pala (48gms)
- Chandana (Santanum album) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Shathi (Hedychium spicatum) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Dwikakoli
1. Kakoli (Roscoea procera) – 1 pala (48gms)
2. Kshira Kakoli (Lilium polphyllum) – 1 pala (48gms) - Kaakanasa (Cocculus suberosus) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Amrita dwaya
1.Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) – 1 pala (48gms)
2.Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula) – 1 pala (48gms) - Vidaari (Pueraria tuberosa) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Vrusha mula/Vasa (roots of adhatoda vasica) – 1 pala (48gms)
- Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) – 500 nos
Madhura Dravya (Sweetening substances)
- Sita (Sugar candy) – 1/2 tula (2.400 kgs)
- Madhu (Honey) – 6 pala (288 gms)
Prakesha Dravya (Powders to be added at last)
- Thugaksheeri (exudate of Bambusa Bambos) – 4 pala (192 gms)
- Pippali (Piper longum) – 2 pala (96 gms)
- Chaturjata
1. Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) – 1/2 pala (24 gms)
2. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) – 1/2 pala (24 gms)
3. Patra (Cinnamomum tamala) – 1/2 pala (24 gms)
4. Nagakeshara (Mesua ferrea) – 1/2 pala (24 gms)
Preparation of Chyawanprasha
The decoction is prepared using Dashamoola, Bala , Musta, Jivaka, Rishabhaka, Utpala, Parna dwaya,Pippali, Shringi, Meda Truti,Jeevanthi , Jongaka, Draksha, Pushkara moola, Chandana, Shathi, Punarnava, Dwikakoli, Kaakanasa , Amrita dwaya, Vidaari, Vrusha mula taken 1 pala each.
These ingredients are mixed with 1 drona (12.288 liters) of water and boiled till it reduces to 1/4 quantity. Then this has to be filtered and 500 no’s of Amalaki are to be added and boiled.
When the decoction is reduced to 1/4 the Amalaki are taken out and the pulp of the fruit is removed and seed are separated.
The separated Amalaki pulp is fried in a pan adding 12 pala of Ghee and Tila Thaila, to this 1/2 tula of sugar candy is added and heated till it attains a semisolid paste.
Then it must be allowed to cool down. Then honey and powders of Thugaksheeri , Pippali, Chaturjata are added and stirred well and stored for the use.
Indications and Uses of Chyawanprasha
- Jara (prevents early aging)
- Kasa (Cold)
- Shwasa (Breathing difficulties)
- Jwara (Fever)
- Shosha (Debilitating diseases)
- Hrudroga (cardiac diseases)
- Vata shonita (Skin and joint problems)
- Mutrashukrashaya dosha (Diseases of Urinary and reproductive organs)
- Vaiswarya (disorders of speech)
- Baala (Beneficial for kids)
- Vruddha ( Good for the old aged people)
- Kshata (Injury)
- Ksheena (emaciated person)
- Krushanaam Angavardhanam (a thin person can gain weight)
- Medha (Improves intellect)
- Smriti (Improves memory power)
- Kanti (Improves complexion)
- Ayuprakarsha (Healthy long life)
- Vatanulomya (Normalizes all the functions of Vata)
- Streeshu praharsh (Improves sexual act)
- Balamindriyanam (Improves the functions of sense organs)
- Agnibala (Improves the appetite)
How to use Chyawanprasha?
According to Ayurveda texts it should be consumed in a prescribed dose staying in a special place consuming the specific diet to get the desired benefit.
Dosage of Chyawanprasha
In general 10 – 20 gms per day once or twice or as directed by the physician.
Benefits of Chyawanprasha
To attain the maximum benefits from Chyawanprasha it is advised to undergo purificatory therapies. Once the body becomes cleansed properly the medicines will work efficiently.
This can be used for any aged person with suitable adjuvants.
- It can prevent early aging having the rejuvenating properties.
- One can use infrequent attacks of cold and breathing difficulties especially if it starts from allergy. It boosts the immune system to fight against the diseases.
- It helps in gaining weight in those who are thin built.
- Improves brain functions like grasping power, retention power.
- Improves complexion, tone.
- Gives strength to those who have the injury or suffering from depletive disorders.
- Helps in improving the sexual act.
- Improves the functions of the sense organs.
- Helps in improving digestive power.
Reference:
- Asthanga Hridaya UttaraSthana- 39/33-41
