The Ultimate Guide to Making homemade Chawanprash : A Holistic Approach | Herbal Elixir

Chyawanprash, a revered Ayurvedic herbal Elixir, has been a staple in promoting health and well-being for centuries. Dive in and unlock the secrets to crafting this elixir that has stood the test of time. Chyawanprash is an Ayurvedic herbal tonic that is believed to have various health benefits. Here basic recipe for making Chyawanprash

Understanding the Ingredients

1. Amla (Indian Gooseberry) – 250 grams

Rich in Vitamin C, amla serves as the cornerstone of Chyawanprash, providing antioxidant benefits.

2. Bhumi Awala – 50 grams

3. Shatavari – 50 grams

4. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) – 50 grams

5. Kakrasinghi – 50 grams

6. Nagarmotha – 50 grams

7. Barahikand – 50 grams

8. Tagar – 50 grams

9. Nar Kachur – 50 grams

10. Pushkarmool – 50 grams

11. Vidharikand – 50 grams

12. Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) – 50 grams

13. Mulethi – 50 grams

14. Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa) – 50 grams

15. Vidari Kand – 50 grams

16. Kakoli – 50 grams

17. Kamal Gatta – 50 grams

18. Pippali (Choti Pepper) – 50 grams

19. Ashwagandha Nagori – 50 grams

20. Kanthkari – 50 grams

21. Harad – 50 grams

22. Anantmool – 50 grams

23. Pippali (Long Pepper) – 50 grams

24. Ela (Cardamom) – 10 grams

25. Twak (Cinnamon) – 10 grams

26. Jivanti – 50 grams

27. Nagakesara – 50 grams

28. Lal chandan – 50 Grams

29. Ghee (Clarified butter) 500 grams According to webmd.com 1 spoon ghee contains –

Nutrition Information

One tablespoon of ghee contains: 

• Calories: 130
• Protein: 0 grams
• Fat: 15 grams
• Carbohydrates: 0 grams
• Fiber: 0 grams
• Sugar: 0 grams

Add a touch of wholesome richness with ghee, promoting absorption of herbal goodness.

30. Dashamool – 50 grams

31. Arjuna Bark – 50 Grams

32. Safed Musli – 50 Grams

33. Kshir Kakoli – 50 Grams

34. Meda – 50 Grams

35. Maha Meda – 50 Grams

36. Jeevak – 50 Grams

37. Riddhi – 50 Grams

38. Jatamanshi – 50 Gram

39. Jivanti – 50 Grams

40. Saffron – 10 Grams

41. Jaggery – 500 Grams

42. Clove – 50 Grams

43. Jayfal – 25 Grams

44. Javitri – 25 Grams

45. Nagkesar – 25 Grams

46. Black Pepper – 25 Grams

47. Tej Patta – 25 Grams

48. Bansalochan – 25 Grams

49. Khand ( jiggery Sugar) -100 Grams

50. Jeevak – 50 Grams

51. Vriddhi – 50 Grams

52. Ashwagandha – 50 Grams

Known for its adaptogenic properties, ashwagandha enhances vitality and helps combat stress.
Instructions:

1. Wash all the herbs thoroughly and let them dry.
2. Grind the herbs into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a grinder.

Step 1: Preparing the Herbal Infusion
Begin by soaking amla in water overnight. Boil the soaked amla with a mix of herbs and spices until a thick consistency is achieved.

Step 2: Incorporating Nutrient-Rich Additions
Integrate ashwagandha,Shatavari,and other herbs into the mixture.

Step 3: Infusing the Elixir with Ghee
Melt ghee and add it to the herbal concoction. Roast the herbs in ghee until a fragrant aroma is released.

Step 4: Sweetening with Jaggery
Once the mixture reaches a thick consistency, remove it from heat and let it cool down. Add Jaggery to the cooled mixture and mix well.

Step 5: Simmering to Perfection
Simmer the mixture until it attains a dense, jam-like consistency. Transfer the Chyawanprash into a clean and airtight container.

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