Chyawanprash (cha-won-prosh)

Chyawanprash was first documented in the Charka Samhita in the 4th century BC. It is a traditional Ayurvedic jam made from amalaki (gooseberry) fruit and medicinal herbs, considered the ultimate Rayasana (rejuvenative) in Ayurvedic medicine.

Chyawanprash is a rich source of vitamin C that bolsters the immune system and supports the body’s natural ability to produce hemoglobin and white blood cells. Amalaki helps eliminate ama (toxins) while building Ojas (the body's natural life sap), thereby strengthening the blood, liver, spleen, and respiratory system. It creates all bodily tissues, increases strength, alleviates coughs, asthma, gout, and urinary disorders, reduces gas, increases digestive properties, and is a natural laxative, pain reliever, and heart tonic.

In Ayurveda, digestion is thought to be initiated with the experience of taste, and Chyawanprash contains five of the six tastes (sweet, sour, pungent, bitter & astringent) and is tri-doshic (suitable for all the doshas). This formula stimulates metabolism and kindles Agni (digestive fire) without increasing the pitta dosha. It supports regular elimination, healthy blood glucose and cholesterol levels, and encourages the GI tract, promoting proper assimilation and metabolism.

Chyawanprash is cooked with ghee, sesame oil, and jaggery (sugar cane and palm syrup), and contains about 30 herbs. Its biomedical actions include being an immune tonic, adaptogen, rejuvenative, anabolic, expectorant, laxative, and digestive.

The recommended dosage is 1-2 teaspoons each morning.

This product is named after Risi Chyawn, who, in later life, became engaged to a princess named Sukanya. He realized his age and weakened body could burden her and sought the help of the celestial physicians who invented Chyawanprash, which brought rejuvenation, youthfulness, and vigor.

There are many on the market, but the one I sell —the most authentic formulation from ancient times —is Lotus Blooming, which you can purchase from me or directly from the distributor.