Chyawanprash Ayurveda Anti-aging compound

Chyawanprash is the oldest Ayurveda anti-aging compound. It promotes rejuvenation, boost immune system, boost metabolism, support lung and respiratory system. It is also spelled as Chyavanaprasha.

The ingredients and use are described in Chikitsasthana (treatment) section of Charak Samhita ( an ancient Ayurveda treatise). The ancient formula has 48 ingredients. Nowadays, the ingredients vary from 28 to over 80 depending on the manufacturer. A list of ingredients might look like following:
Amla
Ghee
Sesame oil
Honey
Gur (Sugarcane Jaggery)
Ashwaganda root
Bilva
Cardamom seeds
Cinnamon
Cloves
Gokshura
Gudduchi stem
Haritaki
Kantakari
Musta root
Pippali (long pepper)
Punarnava root
Saffron
Sandalwood
Sati
Shatavari root
Tulsi (Holy Basil)
Turmeric
Vasaka leaf
Vidari Kanda root

Amla (Indian gooseberry) is the primary ingredient in the largest amount. Amla berry has the highest concentration of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) than any other natural plant. An average berry has about 3,000 mg of Vitamin C. It contains high amounts of Tannins. It has some Glucose, Protein, Cellulose and Calcium
Amla is classified as Rasayana (Rejuvenating) to promote longevity. Amla helps with appetite, digestion, and treat constipation. It helps increase red blood cell count, reduce fever and cough. Amla promotes eye and brain heath, and strengthen heart. Amla helps alleviate Asthma.
Ghee, Sesame oil, Honey, and Gur act as Anupan in the compound. Anupan provide the mechanism to transport nutrients from the mixture to the tissues.

Chyawanprash is creamy smooth pasty compound. It can be spread like a jam. It can be given to any person safely of any age or gender. It can aggravate Pitta, and should not be given to person suffering from diarrhea or peptic ulcer. It should not be given to a person having a breathing problem.

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