Heartyculture Chyavanaprasha

chyavanaprasha, chyvanprash, chywanprash

Introduction

Chyavanaprasha is an all-encompassing supplement that helps promote health and prevent diseases. The ancient Ayurvedic formulation uses herbs, herbal extracts, and processed minerals. Experts consider it an essential health supplement.

Origin

The name Chyavanaprasha originates from the legend, Chyawan Rishi - a Forest Sage. The sacred treatises and Puranas talk about its invention by the twin Ashwini Kumar brothers (the royal physicians to the Gods during the Vedic era) to help sage Chyawan Rishi improve vitality, strength, and retain youth. It was first formulated at his hermitage (dhosi Hill - Narnaul area) in Haryana, India.

According to Charaka Samhita, the ancient Ayurvedic classic, it stands above all herbal rejuvenation tonics.

Composition

Chyavanaprasha is considered an Awaleha, by its consistency and dosage. It is a synergistic blend of more than 50 herbs and spices.

Chyavanaprasha includes four classes of herbal drugs:

  • The Dashmula class (ten roots)
  • The Chaturjata (four aromatic plants)
  • Ashtavarga (threatened medicinal herbs from the Northwest Himalayas) &
  • General class (all other materials)

The Chyavanaprasha formula is also part of all ancient Ayurvedic clinical management texts like – the Ashtanga Hridayam, Charaka Samhita, and Sangandhara Samhita.

The dominant ingredient is Amla, a citrus fruit known for its potency.

Other Ingredients

Ashwagandha: Adaptogen and antioxidant for rejuvenation

Amla: Anti-aging, immune-booster, and antioxidant

Bala: Antioxidant and improves strength

Guduchi: Immunomodulator, adaptogen, and hepatoprotective

Pippali: Digestive and respiratory system rejuvenation

Shatavari: Pacifies mind and useful for the efficient functioning of eyes

Gokshura: Strength, Kidney function

Brahmi: Neuroprotective

There is scientific validation for each ingredient of Chyavanaprasha - for its nutritional and therapeutic efficacy. A precise blend of the above and a unique pharmaceutical process gives a potent synergy that optimizes the benefits.

Ashtavarga

The 'Ashtavarga' helps to optimize the antioxidant properties of Amla. However, the ancient recipe calls for eight herbs that most commercial formulations miss. The non-availability of authentic plants, confusion in names, and lack of materials leads to using substitutes.

The "Ashtavarga Herbs"  

Sl. No.

Scientific Name

Common Name

1

Crepidium acuminatum

Jeevak

2

Malaxis Muscifera

Rishbhak

3

Habenaria intermedia

Riddhi

4

Habenaria edgeworthii

Vriddhi

5

Roscoea purpurea

Kakoli

6

Lilium polyphyllum

Kshirkakoli

7

Polygonatum verticillatum

Meda

8

Polygonatum cerhifolium

Mahameda

 

Other Important Components :

Heartyculture Bilona Ghee, Heartyculture Pure Tulsi Honey & Heartyculture Cold pressed Sesame Oil

Health Benefits

  • Boosts immunity.
  • Improves digestion.
  • Improves liver functioning.
  • Purifies the blood and eliminate toxins.
  • Improve memory and brain function.
  • Help treat seasonal and non-seasonal respiratory disorders, common cold, etc.
  • Improves skin health.

Dosage

Chyavanaprasha can be taken in all seasons. Can be taken by all age groups. The ingredients nullify the negative effects of climate change, extreme weather conditions, etc.

General dosage (12–28 g): To be taken with milk or with lukewarm water (100–250 ml) on an empty stomach in the morning.

Recommendation - Consume Chyavanaprasha within 2 years from the manufacturing date.

Toxicity and Safety Concerns

Even with extensive research, there is no evident information found on toxicity. If taken per the prescribed dosage, Chyavanaprasha is considered to be safe.

Heartyculture Chyavanaprasha

Heartyculture Chyavanaprasha uses Charaka Samhita's formula that includes the rare 8 Herbs and fortified with Saffron, Heartyculture Pure Tulsi Honey, Heartyculture Bilona Ghee and Heartyculture Cold pressed Virgin Sesame Oil. It is made in modern manufacturing facilities with best practices and compliance with WHO standards.

Heartyculture Chyavanaprasha is Manufactured at WHO-GMP, AYUSH GMP, and an ISO 9001: 2015 facility. It is free from heavy metals and artificial colors or flavors

Pure herbs from 'Kanha Shanti Vanam', makes Heartyculture Chyavanaprasha, a high-quality premium product that stands apart from the crowd.

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