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Dabur Chyawanprash: Health benefits, uses, ingredients and many more


15 December 2021  

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KATHMANDU: Chyawanprash is a nutritious jam, widely recommended by Ayurveda for its wide spectrum of health benefits. In Sanskrit, the word Prash means specially prepared food.

Two ancient sages reportedly formulated it for restoring youth to an elderly sage Chyawan- hence named Chyawanprash.

Chyawanprash is a blend of different herbs, amla, ghee, sesame oil, and honey.

Ghee, sesame oil, and honey serve as catalytic agents to carry herbs deep into the cells while honey helps in neutralizing and safeguarding the effects of other major ingredients.

Chyawanprash is well known to build stamina and muscle mass without worsening the Kapha. It is valued as a rasayana for all cells in the body and pacifies vatta, pitta and kapha doshas. It is also beneficial in slowing down the ageing process, lift up the memory, good for the heart and enhance the health of the digestive, excretory and respiratory system.

About Dabur Chyawanprash

Dabur Chyawanprash is based on ancient Ayurvedic formulation of over 40 herbs and other ingredients. It is a synergistic herbal combination in a base of amla fruit pulp with herbs like pippali, ashwagandha, shatavari, mulethi, giloy. The main ingredient is Amalaki, which helps to remove toxins from the body.

Ingredients:

Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) is prized for its rich antioxidant properties and is one of the highest sources of vitamin C.

Ghee – a purified butter acts as a catalyst (yogavahi) and enables the absorption of the herbs contained in the jam at a cellular level.

Honey–like ghee acts as a catalyst and a carrier (anupana) of herbs in the body where repair is needed

Sesame oil –the unctuous and lubricating properties of sesame make it a brilliant choice for many Ayurvedic herbal preparations.

How to consume it?

  1. It can be consumed directly but works well with warm milk or warm water.
  2. The quantity for adults, 1 teaspoon twice daily
  3. You can have one teaspoon on an empty stomach in the morning before breakfast and one teaspoon 30 minutes before dinner
  4. The quantity for 3-12 years old children is 0.5 teaspoons twice daily.

Immunity Booster.

The best kind of immunity booster we all grew up having is Chyawanprash. It is one of the most powerful immunity boosters. It aids the body in the production of hemoglobin and White Body cells. Amla, the dominating ingredient in Chyawanprash detoxifies the body, cleanses blood, spleen, liver, lungs. By consuming it regularly, we can stay youthful and get a healthy muscle mass and toned body.

Dabur Chyawanprash can also help boost immunity and aids in better digestion.

It supports the body’s natural ability to fight illness by building its strength and stamina. It is also good for the respiratory system. Most importantly, these ingredients are scientifically validated. Regular use of Dabur chyawanprash helps to strengthen the body’s natural defense system. It builds the essence of immunity, promoting systemic health and wellbeing.

Benefits

As a health supplement, people from all age groups kids, adults, and elderly people can take Dabur Chyawanprash alike for supreme health benefits

As a proven and rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants, Dabur Chyawanprash provides a multitude of health.

  • Respiratory Health

Chyawanprash can do an incredible job in promoting lung power. It nourishes the mucous membrane and helps in maintaining the respiratory passage clean and clear. It is often used as a tonic in winter months as it supports natural resistance, lends strength, energy and combat infections by boosting overall health and wellbeing.

  • Improves lungs function

The wide range of herbs present in chyawanprash help in fighting off infections that affect your lungs. Winters are also the time when air pollution is at a record high and the strain on your lungs is heavier. Chyawanprash can help cleanse your respiratory tract for easy and comfortable breathing while aiding prevention against infections.

  • Cough

Chyawanprash is one of the best Ayurvedic remedies to control cough associated with common cold when taken daily. A cough is a common ailment, which usually happens with a cold. It is commonly known as Kapha disorder in Ayurveda. A cough is generally caused by the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract. Taking Chyawanprash with honey helps to balance Kapha and rejuvenates the lungs. This is due to its Rasayana (rejuvenating) property.

  • Asthma

Chyawanprash helps to control the symptoms of asthma and gives relief in case of breathlessness. According to Ayurveda, the main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage. This results in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga (asthma). Taking Chyawanprash helps to balance Kapha and remove excess mucus from the lungs. This gives relief from the symptoms of asthma.

  • Immune Booster and Stamina

Chyawanprash is a powerful immune bolster and aids the body in the production of hemoglobin and white blood cells. Amla, the vital component in chyawanprash, detoxifies the body and cleanses the blood, liver, spleen and the lungs. It enhances youthfulness and promotes healthy muscle mass and tones the body.

  • Tuberculosis

Evidence reveals that chyawanprash mitigated symptoms associated with tuberculosis such as coughing, poor appetite, lethargy and weight loss. In fact, it also helped patient suffering from TB to recovery fast.

  • Promotes Digestion

Chyawanprash strongly supports the digestion process in a systemic level. In Ayurveda digestion starts with experiencing tastes and chyawanprash has five out of the six tastes, except salt. An effective carminative, chyawanprash promotes healthy movement of gases and regular elimination of waste. Furthermore, it regulates blood sugar and cholesterol levels in the normal range. A great jam in maintaining and stimulating proper metabolism.

In winters, we tend to drink less water, which can lead to constipation. If you stay constipated very often, chyawanprash might help. The amla and cinnamon content in chyawanprash help regulate your bowel system, promoting better digestion and functioning of the digestive tract.

  • Reproductive Health

Chyawanprash was originally formulated to strengthen and revitalize the reproductive organs. It plays a vital role in triggering the reproductive system and promotes vitality and sexual health. In addition, chyawanprash promotes fertility, healthy libido, and sexual stamina in both men and women

  • Leads to improved skin

It is believed that you become what you eat. Whatever you eat starts reflecting on your face. Therefore, a poor diet will result in dull skin while a nutrient-rich diet will help your skin glow naturally. Winters are known to cause the skin to look dull and dry. Chyawanprash can help in clearing out the toxins present in your body to give you glowing skin. Moreover, the amla, ghee, and honey present in it are also beneficial for promoting healthy skin. Therefore, having it daily will definitely promote good skin.

  • Prevents aging and leads to longevity

Rasayana, a branch of Ayurveda, includes a number of specialized approaches aimed at prolonging life, preventing aging and diseases, eliminating degenerative processes, and promoting excellent health. Of all the Rasayana formulations enumerated during the classical and medieval periods, CP undoubtedly stands out as the most important. This formulation has made major strides as an over-the-counter product since it entered the consumer market in the 1950s. It is highly appreciated for possessing multiple health benefits and addressing the preventive and curative aspects of health.

CP has been around for centuries. Chyawanprash possesses multiple health benefits and has been widely used since ancient times as a health supplement and as a medicine for enhancing immunity and longevity.

It is good for improving vigor, vitality, and delays the aging process due to its antioxidant properties.

  • Malnutrition

Malnutrition can be correlated to Karshya disease in Ayurveda. This is due to the lack of nutrients and improper digestion. Regular use of Chyawanprash helps to fight against malnutrition. This is due to its Balya (strength provider) property. Chyawanprash provides instant energy and fulfills the calorie requirement of the body.

  • Poor memory

Regular intake of Chyawanprash helps to enhance memory. According to Ayurveda, poor memory is due to inactivity of Kapha or aggravation of Vata dosha. Taking Chywanprash helps in balancing Vata and improves memory. This is due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property.

Key Findings of Dabur Chyawanprash Clinical study on Covid-19

A large-scale, multi-centric clinical study was conducted on healthy subjects to evaluate the beneficial role of Dabur Chyawanprash as a preventive remedy for COVID-19 infection in India.

The total participants were 696. Out of those 696 subjects, 351 belonged to the Chyawanprash group and 345 belonged to the control group not taking Chyawanprash.

The results of the study revealed that the regular consumption of Dabur Chyawanprash reduced the risk of COVID-19 infection by up to 12 times among the tested in comparison to the control group who did not consume Dabur Chyawanprash.

It was also observed that those who consumed Dabur Chyawanprash regularly experienced up to 6 times lesser severity of symptoms of COVID 19 infections as compared to subjects in the control group who did not consume Dabur Chyawanprash.

The severity of COVID-19 was assessed as per the ordinal scale published by the World Health Organization for COVID-19. The overall quality of life was improved 2 times with regular use of Dabur Chyawanprash as compared to the control group.

Chyawanprash Can Protect From Severe Infection  of Covid-19: Ayurvedic Study

The study was started in May last year on 200 Covid-19 negative healthcare professionals in India who were equally divided into two groups – Study and Control.

There was no incidence of Covid-19 cases in any group at the end of the study period i.e. on the 30th day.“However, in the long term follow-up after completion of the intervention period, the participants in the study group were found to be more protected from a severe infection of Covid-19 as only two participants were RT-PCR positive after 2 months of completion of the study period and both were asymptomatic,” Prof (Dr) Vidula Gujjarwar, the Director and Principal of the hospital said. “On the other hand in the Control group, four participants were RT-PCR positive in the same duration, and one out of them had to be hospitalized,” Prof (Dr) Gujjarwar said.

Improving immunity in Winter season

Dabur Chyawanprash contains many ‘Rasayana’ herbs, which help in the prevention of a variety of infections through its immunomodulatory effects. Dabur has conducted various clinical and preclinical studies, which confirm Chyawanprash’s beneficial effect on immunity, seasonal influences, nasal allergies, and infections, etc.

Dabur Chyawanprash is a formulation created with ancient Indian knowledge of Ayurveda and innovative science. This product is a perfect way to protect ourselves from various day-to-day infections.”

Chyawanprash is around 3000-year old & a well-known Ayurvedic formulation, used for providing resistance against common day-to-day infections like cough and cold.

One magical Ayurvedic superfood is Chyawanprash. It’s a herbal jam-packed with nothing but rejuvenating goodness to get you not only through the winter

Dabur Chyawanprash is a time-tested Ayurvedic formulation of more than 41 Ayurvedic herbs that aid in boosting the immune system, thereby protecting the body from everyday infections like cough & cold etc. caused by bacteria, viruses, dust, and weather change.

Chyawanprash is perfect for adults and kids alike to support your winter health, rebalance the Vata dosha, manage day-to-day stresses by helping the body in removing ‘ama’ (toxins), boosting ojas (immunity and vitality).

It is designed to help build muscle mass and maintain body strength, rekindle the digestive fire and boost metabolism, support healthy elimination and rejuvenate all your body tissues especially the reproductive cells, this process is especially enhanced while you are peacefully sleeping.

Link of the source:

https://www.healthshots.com/mom-says/4-chyawanprash-benefits-for-the-winter-months/

https://www.dabur.com/amp/in/en-us/about/science-of-ayurveda/immunity/key-findings-of-dabur-chyawanprash-clinical-study-on-covid-19

https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-chyawanprash-can-protect-from-severe-infection-of-covid-19-study/377962

https://www.daburchyawanprash.com/how-to-increase-immunity/improving-immunity-in-winter-season

https://www.hebhac.com/product/dabur-chyawanprash/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6571565/

 

Publish Date : 15 December 2021 14:24 PM

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