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Chyawanprash Chyavanaprasha

The most famous classical rasayana — amla-based herbal jam with dozens of herbs in ghee and honey; traditionally taken for vitality and respiratory resilience.

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Chyawanprash — Ayurvedic Preparation & USDA Nutrition

Chyawanprash — Rasa: Sweet, Sour, Pungent, Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet, Sour, Pungent, Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

The most famous classical rasayana — amla-based herbal jam with dozens of herbs in ghee and honey; traditionally taken for vitality and respiratory resilience.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Taken by the spoonful, not cooked with; the warm-milk anupana is classical. A food-grade rasayana, not a medicine claim.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita Chikitsasthana 1 (chyavanaprasha).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • 1 tsp followed by warm milk (traditional)
  • on an empty stomach

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: diabetes (sugar base)
  • Contraindication: high kapha with congestion (heavy formulations)
  • Contraindication: quality varies — choose reputable makers

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Chyawanprash

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (12g):

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