Chyawanprash is thought to be the best Rasayana (rejuvenative) for maintaining homeostasis since it uses Amla/Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica/Indian gooseberry) pulp as a basis.  Amla has a complex flavour that combines elements of sweetness, sourness, bitterness, peppery, and astringency. It rejuvenates the entire body system when consumed regularly and preserves physiological processes.

The ancient treatise of Charaka samhita narrates the uses of Chyavanprash in the following way.

It is the best Rasayana, helpful for easing cough, asthma, and other respiratory conditions. It also increases vigour, energy, and anti-aging. It nourishes the weak and degenerating tissues.It improves digestive strength, skin complexion, and helps in the accurate movement of vata dosha. 

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Dashamulas ( The ten roots that function as anti inflammatories)

Chaturjata ( Four different herbs that are useful in promoting appetite and digestion)

Ashtavargas ( A class of eight herbs that are not available in the present times, but are replaced with equally efficacious botanicals)

General class of other botanicals that have multiple pharmacological benefits

Apart from this, substances like ghee, sesame oil, honey, jaggery, etc.,

आमलकं वयःस्थापनानां

(Amalaki vayasthapnanam sreshtham) Charaka samhita

Amalaki (Indian gooseberry) is the best rejuvenating herb” that helps protect from disease and prevents premature aging. Amla is the predominant ingredient in Chyavanprash and it contributes significantly to the anti aging potential. 

The high vitamin C content in the fruit explains its anti aging benefits. The high antioxidant content of the fruit can prevent cellular damage which explains it’s benefits in improving skin health, hair health and better vision like explained in Ayurveda like varna, kanti( skin health) and indriya bala(improved functioning of senses) and ayu pradana( anti aging)

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Pippali, Kantakari, Karkatakasringi, Bhumyamalaki, Vasa, Pushkarmula, Prishnaparni, Agnimanth, Shalparni, sesame oil are some of the herbs in Chyavanprash that improve the immunity and functioning of the respiratory system. 

Herbs like Pippali(Piper longum) has been mentioned in Ayurveda as Kasahara(relieves cough) and Shwasahara(useful in asthma). It works as an antitussive, bronchodilator and bioavailability enhancer. 

Botanicals like Pushkaramoola(Inula racemosa) and Karkatakashringi(Pistacia integerrima) are Shwasahara(useful in asthma) and act as anti-histaminic and works in respiratory infections. 

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The combination of a cocktail of herbs in Chyavanprash offers better multi-organ benefits better than that of single herbs. 

The health benefits of chyawanprash are numerous. It promotes strength to the digestive tract,, cardiovascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, renal, and reproductive tissues and can improve the physical performance, is a potent rejuvenator and immunomodulator.

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An Ayurvedic superfood made of super concentrated blend of more than 45+ herbs with several biologically active phenolic compounds that contribute to the health benefits of Chyavanprash.

The primary and the most abundant ingredient in Chyavanprash is the Indian gooseberry(fruit which is the highest natural source of Vitamin C with 600-700mg per fruit.

The phenolic compounds contribute to the rejuvenative and antioxidant attributes of Chyavanprash.

HPLC(High-performance liquid chromatography) analysis has identified several biologically active phenolics like gallic acid, protocatechuic acid, catechin, caffeic acid, vanillic acid, chlorogenic acid, syringic acid, rutin, ferulic acid, and quercetin.

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Gallic acid is a natural phenolic compound found in gooseberry. It is reported to have several health-promoting effects.  

Several beneficial effects of gallic acid, include antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antineoplastic properties. 

This compound has been reported to have therapeutic activities in gastrointestinal, neuropsychological, metabolic, and cardiovascular disorders. 

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The phytochemical quercetin is an antioxidant. Quercetin may help protect against heart disease and cancer. 

Quercetin can also help stabilize the cells that release histamine in the body and thereby have an anti-inflammatory and antihistamine effect.

Research suggests that quercetin’s antioxidant properties may help protect against degenerative brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. 

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Chyavanprash also has significant levels of major and minor trace elements like iron, zinc, cobalt, copper, and other vitamins like A, E, B1 and B2. 

Many other important plant compounds like alkaloids(piperine), flavonoids, saponins and many other phenolic compounds are present in Chyavanprash.

The presence of other ingredients like cow ghee with its strengthening properties and vitamins like A, D, E, K and sesame oil with antioxidant benefits makes Chyavanprash a formulation where ingredients act both singly and synergistically in immuno modulation, health restoration and prevention of oxidative stress.   

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