CHYAVANAPRASHA LEHA

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Ingredients

Dosage and Adjuvant:

12 to 24 gms along with water or milk or as directed by the physician.

Indications:

Kasa(Cough), Shwasa (Asthama), Kshataksina (Debility due to chest injury), Svarabheda (Hoarseness of voice), Kshaya (Pthisis), Hridroga(Heart diseases) , Agnimandya (Digestive impairment), Uroroga (diseases of Thorax), Vatarakta (Gout), Pipasa (Thirst), Mutraroga (Urinary diseases), Sukradosa (Vitiation of semen), Jara (Senility), used as Rasayana (Rejuvinative), Medhya (Brain tonic), Smrtiprada.

Research works

Research Works

1. Evaluation of Cyavanapr??a on Health and Immunity related Parameters in Healthy Children: A Two Arm, Randomized, Open Labeled, Prospective, Multicenter, Clinical Study

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5566825/

Abstract

Context: Cyavanapr??a (CP) is an Ayurvedic immune booster formulation that confers vigor and vitality while delaying the ageing process. Benefits of CP have been studied widely in adult population. Objectives: Current study assessed beneficial effects of CP on health and immunity related parameters in healthy children. Methods: This study was a 6 month long two armed, randomized, open labeled, prospective clinical study. School going healthy children between ages of 5-12 years were randomized to receive orally daily either CP (approx. 6 g) followed by a cup of milk (100 – 200 ml) or cup of milk only twice a day while continuing with their normal/routine diet. Results were analyzed based on number of episodes, severity, duration of illness (infections and allergies) and number of absent days due to illness during the study duration and changes in levels of energy, physical fitness, strength, stamina and quality of life in children which were recorded in subject diary by their parents/Legally Acceptable Representative (LAR). Results: 702 participants were randomized, out of which 627 completed the study (CP n = 313; Control n = 314). Results of immunity (episodes of infections or allergy related conditions) showed more than 2 times protection from immunity related illness in CP Group as compared to the control. CP also showed better percentage improvement in energy levels, physical fitness, strength, stamina and quality of life assessed through KIDSCREEN QOL-27 questionnaires in children. Conclusion: Regular consumption of CP for a period of six months could significantly improve immunity, energy levels, physical fitness, strength, stamina and quality of life in school going healthy children.

Study Registration:

Clinical Trail Registry of India vide CTRI/2015/02/005574, Dated 24 February 2015.

Keywords: Allergy, children, chyawanprash, immunity, infection, KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire, strength, stamina.

Ref: Gupta A, Kumar S, Dole S, et al. Evaluation of Cyavanapr??a on Health and Immunity related Parameters in Healthy Children: A Two Arm, Randomized, Open Labeled, Prospective, Multicenter, Clinical Study. Anc Sci Life. 2017;36(3):141-150. doi:10.4103/asl.ASL_8_17

1. Golden Ager Chyawanprash with Meager Evidential Base from Human Clinical Trials

Abstract

Chyawanprash (CP) is one of the most revered, effective, and best-selling health supplements of Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine, which is high on the trust and health quotient among Indian consumers. CP is an ancient synergistic blend of around fifty (50) medicinal herbs, herbal extracts with jam-like consistency, traditionally used to improve respiratory health, strengthen the immune system, prevent recurrence of infections, and over the decades is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. With the recent growth of commercialization, this traditional preparation is gaining popularity across the world. Various pharma firms are engaged in its commercial production, and this recipe is easily available on market shelves, with a common brand name “Chyawanprash.” The consumers generally pop up with some genuine queries or doubts regarding its usage and benefits. Though CP is well-trusted traditional preparation, however, limited scientific literature is available on understanding its clinical role. This critical review discusses the general consumer queries apropos its usage, critically analyzing the reported clinical studies, perspectives, and unmapped areas for future research.

Rohit Sharma, Pradnya Kakodkar, Atul Kabra, Pradeep Kumar Prajapati, "Golden Ager Chyawanprash with Meager Evidential Base from Human Clinical Trials", Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol. 2022, Article ID 9106415, 6 pages, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9106415

1. Chyawanprash: A review of therapeutic benefits as in authoritative texts and documented clinical literature

Chyawanprash (CP), a traditional immune booster recipe, has a long history of ethnic origin, development, household preparation and usage. There are even mythological stories about the origin of this recipe including its nomenclature. In the last six decades, CP, because of entrepreneurial actions of some research Vaidyas (traditional doctors) has grown to industrial production and marketing in packed forms to a large number of consumers/patients like any food or health care product. Currently, CP has acquired a large accepted user base in India and in a few countries out-side India. Aim of the study: Authoritative texts, recognized by the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of India, describe CP as an immunity enhancer and strength giver meant for improving lung functions in diseases with compromised immunity. This review focuses on published clinical efficacy and safety studies of CP for correlation with health benefits as documented in the authoritative texts, and also briefs on its recipes and processes. Materials and methods: Authoritative texts were searched for recipes, processes, and other technical details of CP. Labels of marketing CP products (Indian) were studied for the health claims. Electronic search for studies of CP on efficacy and safety data were performed in PubMed/MEDLINE and DHARA (Digital Helpline for Ayurveda Research Articles), and Ayurvedic books were also searched for clinical studies. Results: The documented clinical studies from electronic databases and Ayurvedic books evidenced that individuals who consume CP regularly for a definite period of time showed improvement in overall health status and immunity. However, most of the clinical studies in this review are of smaller sample size and short duration. Further, limitation to access and review significant data on traditional products like CP in electronic databases was noted. Conclusions: Randomized controlled trials of high quality with larger sample size and longer follow-up are needed to have significant evidence on the clinical use of CP as immunity booster. Additional studies involving measurement of current biomarkers of immunity pre- and post-consumption of the product as well as benefits accruing with the use of CP as an adjuvant are suggested.

D.B. Anantha Narayana, Sharanbasappa Durg, P. Ram Manohar, Anita Mahapatra, A.R. Aramya,Chyawanprash: A review of therapeutic benefits as in authoritative texts and documented clinical literature, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 197, 2017, Pages 52-60, ISSN 0378-8741, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2016.07.078. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037887411630513X)

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