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Chyawanprash is a well-known Ayurvedic “herbal preserve.” The hallmark is an amla (Indian gooseberry) base—amla contributes tart flavor and is traditionally considered the core fruit—combined with a cooked medium (often ghee or sesame oil), a sweetener (jaggery, honey, or sugar), and a spice/herb blend that can include pippali (long pepper), cinnamon, cardamom, ashwagandha, guduchi, shatavari, and others. It’s commonly eaten in small amounts as part of daily life rather than as a medical preparation.
How to read labels:
- Amla first: Look for amla high in the ingredient list or called out as a primary fruit.
- Sweetness: Note grams of sugar per teaspoon; styles range from mildly to very sweet.
- Fats & allergens: Traditional recipes may include ghee and/or sesame—flag for dairy or seed sensitivities.
- Formula transparency: Prefer products that disclose the herb list and avoid artificial flavors or colors.
- Serving ideas: Many use ½–1 tsp with warm water or milk, or spread thinly on toast as a flavorful condiment.
What it is—and isn’t: Chyawanprash is best approached as a culinary, tradition-based food with herbs. Articles like the one below offer cultural perspective; they aren’t clinical evidence.
For background on the core fruit, visit our Amla overview. For how we cite and source material, see Sourcing & Citations.
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