Amla 

With higher concentration of Vitamin C, Amla is an important Chyawanprash ingredient.  Amla is a divine fruit said to have sprouted from the tears of Goddess Lakshmi. Instead of using readily available large hybrid Amlas, Kerala Ayurveda Chyavanprash is made using wild Amlas procured sustainably from the deep forests of Chhattisgarh, that are richer in tannin and are richer in medicinal value.

Dasamoolam 

The ten Dasha Moola herbs are a group of very potent herbs that are used in Ayurvedic medicine for treating a wide variety of problems. The ten herbs are important Chyawanprash ingredients:

Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Syonaka (Oroxylum indicium), Gambhari (Gmelina arborea), Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens), Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia), Salaparni (Desmodium gangeticum), Prishniparni (Uraria picta), Brahati (Solanum indicum), Kantakari (Solanum surattense), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris).

Honey

Ethically harvested, unprocessed honey from the bee hives located in the pristine, deep forests of India. Wild bees procure nectar in their natural habitat from thick and luscious forests blessed with multiflora and medicinal herbs, away from civilization, and pollution. 

Jeevaneeya Gana

Herbs that are believed to help age gracefully 

• Mudgaparni (Vigna radiata)

• Mashaparni (Vigna mungo)

• Jeevaka (Malaxis acuminta)

• Meda (Polygonatum cirrhifolium)

• Rishabaka (Microstylis muscifera)

Pippali (Piper longum) 

• Activates Agni or digestive fire and improves metabolism

• It pacifies Vata and Kapha Doshas

• It is used in Ayurveda as an analgesic and antipyretic

Svadamstra (Tribulus terrestris)

• According to Ayurveda, it is a diuretic that restores the fluid balance in the body, boosts energy and vitality and helps in glucose intolerance  
• Boosts energy and vitality
• It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment to enhance bodybuilding, weight loss, anti-obesity, treat urogenital issues and as an aphrodisiac

Sringi (Pistacia integerrima)

• It brings Kapha and Vata Doshas to their optimal levels

• It is useful in the Ayurvedic treatment of chronic respiratory problems and digestive issues

• It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of cough, fever, hiccups, asthma, vomiting, bronchitis, excessive thirst, bleeding problems, diarrhoea and anorexia

Tamalaki (Phyllanthus Amarus)

• It helps keep the Kapha and Vata Dosha at their accurate levels

• Ayurvedic antioxidant, blood purifier, carminative, appetiser, antispasmodic, analgesic, tonic, hypoglycemic, laxative and antibacterial

• It is used in Ayurveda to treat cough, asthma, typhoid,  urinary disorders, skin infection, swelling caused by an underlying fracture, anorexia, diabetes, eye infections, jaundice, indigestion, stomach acidity, enlarged liver, and an enlarged spleen

Draksha (Vitis Vinifera) 

• In traditional medicine, it eases bowel movement, is helpful in controlling excessive bleeding and helps to reduce anxiety

• It is a natural coolant

• It is an Ayurvedic purgative, voice soothing, cough and fatigue reliever 

Pushkara (Inula Racemosa)

• Is used in Ayurveda as a uterine stimulant and to relieve wounds

• It is helpful in pacifying Kapha and Vata doshas when they are imbalanced

• It is a potent herb that is used to treat respiratory diseases, asthma, and cough

• It has antiviral and antibacterial properties that help the immune system to fight pathogens

Abhaya (Terminalia Chebula)

• It is used to maintain all three Doshas

• Helps to detoxify and  support healing in Ayurvedic medicine

• It is very famous for being one of the Triphala herbs

• It is used in Ayurveda as an antimicrobial, cardioprotective, immunomodulator, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, hypolipidemic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetes, hypolipidemic and wound healer

• It is used in traditional medicine to improve the complexion, detoxify, promote bowel movement, rejuvenative, improver of memory and intelligence, improve digestion and as a metabolism booster

Amrutha (Tinospora Cordifolia)

• It is used as an adaptogen and for stress management

• It pacifies all three vitiated Doshas. When there is a Dosha or Dhatu that is at low levels this herb restores it. When there is an increased level of a Dosha or Dhatu, it brings it to normal. So, it is one of the most important herbs to restore the Doshas and Dhatus to normal levels. 

• This herb is an excellent detoxifier that helps remove the Ama from the body. This helps to treat the cause of a disease or problem at the root. 

• It is used in traditional medicine for its properties of being an immunomodulator, antacid, analgesic, antioxidant, rejuvenating, anti-inflammatory, digestive, hypoglycemic, anti-constipation, antimutagenic, gastrointestinal protective, detoxifier and hematogenic 

• It is useful in the Ayurvedic treatment of infection, gout, fever, chronic fever, recurrent colds and infections,  immune deficiency, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, and chronic catarrh

• Since it is an immunomodulator and antipyretic it is very useful in the traditional treatment of infections and fever. It boosts the body’s ability to fight an infection

Riddhi (Habenaria Intermedia)

• One of the Ashtavarga herbs optimise all the three Doshas and give great health benefits

• It is used in Ayurveda to enhance strength and in issues caused by the vitiated Rakta and Pitta Doshas

Shati (Kaempferia Galanga)

• It is used in Ayurveda for pain relief, heal the stomach lining and relieving indigestion

• It is used in traditional medicine as a stimulant, expectorant, carminative, diuretic and in respiratory ailments

Mustha (Cyperus Rotundus)

• It is grass that is used in Ayurveda for its anti-inflammatory properties. 

• It pacifies aggravated Kapha and Pitta Doshas

• Adults: 10-15 gms (1 tbsp) before bedtime
• The children: (6-12 yrs) 5-7 gms or 1 tsp before bed
• (12-18 years old) 8-10 gms or 3/4 tbsp before bed
• For optimal benefits, drink 1/2 – 1 glass of lukewarm milk afterwards

No matter how old you are, all ages will enjoy skm  Chyavanaprasha.