Chyawanprash FAQs Answered

This Vedic functional food recipe was first used by a sage named Chyawan, 5000 years ago, to regain his youthfulness and gain longevity.

Chyawan approached Ashwini Kumar, a famous physician of Ayurveda, and had asked him to make an elixir to regain his youthfulness, after which the formula came into existence.

After regular consumption of this supernatural tonic, Chyawan noticed that he not only regained his youthful look but also his youthful vigour.

The ingredients are a mixture of both organic and ethically wildcrafted herbs.

Chyawanprash is made with a mixture of 35 powerful herbs, with the main ingredient being Amla (Indian gooseberry). It also has a mixture of ghee, honey, sugar, berries, spices and sesame oil.

Being a mixture of both organic and ethically wildcrafted herbs, the organic herbs are obtained from contracted organic farms whereas the latter are searched in the jungles.

It is recommended to take 1 or 2 teaspoons(10 gms) of Chyawanprash daily. You can mix it with warm A2 milk, Almond Milk or warm water. It can be licked, little by little, from the spoon while sipping in the milk or it can be also consumed directly from the jar.

There’s nothing wrong in taking it more than once a day. The intake of Chyawanprash can be repeated if the work and life condition demands it.

It can be stored at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. There’s no need to refrigerate the bottle.

Keeping the bottle in hot water can bring the Chyawanprash back to its original form.

The maximum shelf-life for a bottle of Chyawanprash is 3 years.

Chyawanprash, a mixture of various herbs, looks and tastes like a jam and therefore it can rightly be called a ‘Herbal Jam’.

Chyawanprash is a mixture of various herbs, minerals, honey, ghee and crystallized sugar, which gives it a grainy and crystallized texture.

It is mainly because of the varying seasons during which the herbs are collected. The consistency and taste varies with each set as the herbs collected are influenced by these seasons. Also, as it does not contain preservatives, the viscosity evolves over time, which naturally thickens the tonic.

Right after the first 3 to 5 days of regular consumption, you will feel the difference.

Clearly visible signs of rejuvenation and youthfulness can be seen. Your stress levels are controlled and your mind, body and spirit is in a state of relief. You feel energized through the day.

Yes, Chyawanprash is a mixture of a lot of powerful herbs which can definitely boost your energy.

Yes, Chyawanprash can be taken by those with diabetes as it has minerals and fibres that do not rise the glycemic index. When consuming Chyawanprash, it is advisable to get your blood sugar levels checked, regularly. However, it is best to seek the medical practitioner’s advice before taking it.

Yes, Chyawanprash can be taken while breastfeeding as it nurtures both the mother and the baby. Everyone's, however, different with different body mechanisms. It is, therefore, best to seek the advice of a physician before taking it.

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for entertainment and reference purposes only, and is not meant to serve as actual medical information. For advice about any of the illnesses listed, please visit a qualified physician.