Comparative Pharmaceutical Study of Chyavanprasha Yoga as described in Charaka Samhita and Sharngadhara Samhita

Abstract

Chyavanprasha is widely consumed in India as a dietary supplement. “Ayurveda”, as all of us know is the science of life. The ancient sages discovered different kinds of Ayurvedic medicines after continuous studies, observations, experiments, trials and judgments. Ayurveda gives us the knowledge of health for all. There are various references for Chyavanprasha Avaleha in Ayurvedic texts. Among them, references in Charaka Samhita and Sharngadhara Samhita are significant. The difference found in these two references is in the use of the medium used for the Paka (frying) of the Amalaki pulp. Sharngadhara Samhita mentions the use of Ghrita while Charaka Samhita mentions the use of both Taila and Ghrita for the frying. Chyavanprasha is indicated in various disorders like Swarakshaya, Uroroga, Hrudroga, Vatarakta, Pipasa, Mootra and Shukra Sthanagatha Dosha. It also improves Medhashakti, Smaranashakti and increases the life span. It is very good Rasayana and Shukra Dhatuvardhaka (Vajikarana). Hence, to evaluate the difference in the pharmaceutical preparation and the organoleptic characters of the finished products the study was undertaken.