Nagarjuna Chyavanaprasham is the classical Amalaki herbal jam at the centre of the Rasayana tradition. Made by Nagarjuna in a ghee, sesame oil and honey base, it is traditionally taken daily to build Ojas and support easy breathing.
Nagarjuna Chyavanaprasham is the classical Amalaki-based herbal jam that stands at the centre of Ayurveda's Rasayana tradition. Nagarjuna builds it on fresh Amla with some forty supporting herbs in a base of ghee, sesame oil, honey and sugar, and it is taken daily for natural resilience and comfortable breathing.
Chyavana is the sage whose renewal in later life the classical texts describe, and prasha means a preparation meant to be licked or eaten.
Ayurvedic Significance
Chyavanaprasham is the archetypal Rasayana, and Amalaki, its chief fruit, is tridoshic and especially soothing to Pitta. The formulation is directed to the Pranavaha Srotas, the channels of breath, and to Ojas, the subtle essence behind resilience. Warming Pippali and Pushkaramoola keep Kapha moving in the chest while the Sneha base carries the whole preparation into the deeper dhatus, so it nourishes without leaving Ama.
Traditional Uses & Benefits
Natural immunity: the classical Rasayana use, building Ojas and everyday resilience.
Easy, comfortable breathing: Amalaki with Pippali and Vasa supports the breath channels.
Seasonal steadiness: long taken through changing seasons to keep the body settled.
Energy and vitality: a nourishing daily tonic that supports stamina and strength.
Voice and complexion: classical texts link it with a clear voice and healthy skin.
These are traditional Ayurvedic uses drawn from classical practice and are not statements of medical effect.
Key Ingredients
Amalaki / Dhatriphala (Phyllanthus emblica): the chief fruit, cooling, tridoshic and rich in natural vitamin C.
Dashamoola: the classical group of ten roots, counted as one constituent, settling Vata.
Pippali (Piper longum) and Pushkaramoola (Inula racemosa): the warming pair for an open chest.
Vrishamula (Justicia beddomei): the classical Vasa root for comfortable breathing.
Guduchi, Haritaki, Vidari and Jivanti: the sustaining Rasayana group.
Draksha, Bala, Punarnava, Musta and Shatavari: the nourishing and balancing supporting herbs.
Twak, Ela, Patra, Nagakeshara and Chandana: the aromatic finishing powders.
Ghrita, Tila Taila, Madhu and Sharkara: the ghee, sesame oil, honey and sugar base.
Prepared to classical proportions; the full composition carries further constituents beyond those named here.
Suggested Use
Take one to two teaspoons each morning before breakfast, with warm milk as the preferred Anupana; warm water suits where milk does not. Set the amount and the length of the course with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety & Certifications
Cooked by the traditional Avaleha method from authentically sourced, identity-checked herbs.
Made by Nagarjuna in a GMP-certified Ayurvedic facility to strict quality standards.
Contains ghee, honey and sugar; those managing their blood sugar should seek qualified practitioner guidance.
Pregnant or nursing women, and anyone under professional care, should use with practitioner guidance.
Storage: keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, use a clean dry spoon and keep out of reach of children.
Nagarjuna Chyavanaprasham is the classical Amalaki-based herbal jam at the centre of Ayurveda's Rasayana tradition, made by Nagarjuna, a respected Kerala Ayurvedic house. It is traditionally taken to support:
Natural immunity and well-built Ojas
Easy, comfortable breathing through the Pranavaha Srotas
Seasonal steadiness as the weather turns
Energy, vitality and a clear complexion
+What does the name Chyavanaprasham mean?
Chyavana is the sage whose renewal in later life the classical texts describe, and prasha means a preparation meant to be licked or eaten. The name therefore reads as the nourishing preparation of Chyavana. It is the best known member of the Rasayana class and the one against which other nourishing preparations are usually compared.
+What is in Nagarjuna Chyavanaprasham?
Its principal constituents are:
Amalaki / Dhatriphala (Phyllanthus emblica), the chief fruit, rich in natural vitamin C
Dashamoola, the classical group of ten roots, counted as one constituent
Pippali (Piper longum) and Pushkaramoola (Inula racemosa)
Vrishamula (Justicia beddomei), the classical Vasa root
Guduchi, Haritaki, Vidari, Jivanti, Draksha, Bala, Punarnava and Musta
Twak, Ela, Patra, Nagakeshara and Chandana, the aromatic finishers
Ghrita, Tila Taila, Madhu and Sharkara, the ghee, sesame oil, honey and sugar base
The full composition carries further constituents beyond those named here.
+How do you take Nagarjuna Chyavanaprasham?
It is taken as one to two teaspoons each morning. A simple way to take it:
Take the spoonful before breakfast, the classical timing.
Follow it with warm milk as the preferred Anupana; warm water suits where milk does not.
Take it steadily through the year, since a Rasayana gives its best over time.
A qualified Ayurvedic practitioner can set the amount and the length of the course to match your constitution.
+What should I keep in mind when using Chyavanaprasham?
A few sensible points:
It contains ghee, honey and sugar; those managing their blood sugar should seek qualified practitioner guidance.
It contains ghee, so it is unsuitable if you avoid dairy.
Seek practitioner guidance during pregnancy, while nursing, or if you are already under professional care.
Give it to children only on professional advice.
Use a clean dry spoon and keep the jar tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
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