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| Title: | Traditional medicinal formulation, Chyawanprash—A review |
| Authors: | Parle, Milind
Bansal, Nitin |
| Keywords: | Chyawanprash
Ethnobotany
Ethnomedicine
Medicinal plants
Santal tribe
Traditional medicine
Tripura |
| Issue Date: | Oct-2006 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| IPC Code: | Int. Cl.8: A61K36/00, A61P1/08,A61P1/10,A61P1/16,A61P9/00,A61P9/04, A61P11/00, A61P11/06, A61P15/00, A61P15/14, A61P17/00, A61P17/02, A61P19/00,A61P19/02, A61P25/00,A61P29/00, A61P31/02, A61P39/02 |
| Abstract: | Chyawanprash is a
household remedy in northern India, popular for its nutritional value. In
Ayurveda, Chyawanprash is classified under the category of Rasayana, which aims
at maintaining physique, vigour and vitality, while delaying the ageing
process. It is believed that Chyawanprash helps not only in maintaining
homeostasis but also increases resistance of the body. Chyawanprash is prepared
by incorporating around 50 herbs including Amla, the richest source of vitamin
C. Herbs used in the preparation of formulation are boiled in water, then dried
extract is combined with honey followed by addition of aromatic (like cardamom,
cinnamon, and clove) herb powders. The finished product, which has consistency
of a fruit jam, is sour and spicy in taste. Chyawanprash deserves a scientific
exploration so as to document its therapeutic utility. |
| Page(s): | 484-488 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.05(4) [October 2006]
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