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Chyawanprash Special 500g (Chyavanaprasha) – Herbo-Mineral Avaleha – Virgo UAP Pharma
Chyawanprash Special 500g (Chyavanaprasha) – Herbo-Mineral Avaleha – Virgo UAP Pharma
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Chyawanprash Special 500g by Virgo UAP Pharma is a classical Ayurvedic avaleha (herbal jam) prepared according to the Ayurved Sar Sangraha. Its base is amla pulp (26.57%), cooked with Dashamoola, Ashtavarga and 19 other herbs, cow's ghee and sugar, and it also contains herbo-mineral ingredients — Abhrak Bhasma, Shukti Bhasma and Makardhvaj — with saffron and silver leaf. Because of these ingredients, it is to be taken under medical supervision. Riddhish Herbals is an authorised online seller for Virgo UAP Pharma.
About Chyawanprash Special 500g
Chyawanprash is one of the best-known rasayanas of Ayurveda. Its original recipe is described in the Charaka Samhita (Chikitsa Sthana 1), where fresh amla is cooked with Dashamoola and many other herbs, prepared with ghee, oil and sugar, and finished with honey and spices. Over time, later texts and pharmacies developed enriched versions. This "Special" preparation follows the Ayurved Sar Sangraha and adds classical herbo-mineral ingredients, saffron and silver leaf to the amla-and-herb base.
It is manufactured by Virgo UAP Pharma, Ahmedabad (established 1894), and supplied here in a 500 g jar. The same formulation is also available as a 1 kg jar.
What Makes It "Special"
| Point | Plain chyawanprash | This Chyawanprash Special |
|---|---|---|
| Base | Amla with Dashamoola and other herbs, ghee, sugar, honey, spices | Amla pulp with Dashamoola, Ashtavarga and 19 further herbs, cow's ghee, sugar, spices |
| Herbo-mineral ingredients | Usually none | Abhrak Bhasma, Shukti Bhasma, Makardhvaj |
| Other additions | — | Saffron (kesar), silver leaf (chandi varakh), vanshlochan |
| How it is taken | As per pack or physician | Under medical supervision, as per pack or physician |
Key Features
- Classical avaleha prepared according to the Ayurved Sar Sangraha
- Amla pulp base (26.570%) with full Dashamoola and Ashtavarga groups
- Prepared in cow's ghee (4.156%)
- Herbo-mineral: Abhrak Bhasma, Shukti Bhasma and Makardhvaj
- All declared ingredients listed with their percentages
- Manufactured by Virgo UAP Pharma, Ahmedabad
- 500 g jar; also available in 1 kg
Composition (as declared on the Chyawanprash Special pack, % w/w)
| Declared dravya (as printed) | Botanical / part | % w/w |
|---|---|---|
| Dashamoola — Bilva, Syonak, Gambhari, Patala, Agnimanth, Shalparni, Prashnaparni, Kantakari, Brihati, Gokshur | Aegle marmelos, Oroxylum indicum, Gmelina arborea, Stereospermum suaveolens, Clerodendrum phlomidis, Desmodium gangeticum, Uraria picta, Solanum xanthocarpum, Solanum indicum, Tribulus terrestris (Rt.) | 0.295% each — 2.950% total |
| Ashtavarga — Riddhi, Vriddhi, Jivak, Rusabhak, Meda, Mahameda, Kakoli, Kshirkakoli | Habenaria intermedia (Tuber), Habenaria edgeworthii (Rt.), Malaxis acuminata (Pseudo Bulb), Malaxis muscifera (St.), Litsea chinensis (Wd.), Polygonatum cirrhifolium (Rt.), Lilium polyphyllum (Tuber Rt.), Fritillaria roylei (Bulb) | 0.295% each — 2.360% total |
| Nineteen further dravyas at equal share — Punarnava, Mudagparni, Masparni, Bala, Karkatsringi, Bhumi Amalaki, Draksha, Jivanti, Puskarmool, Agar, Haritaki, Guduchi, Karchur, Mustak, Swet Chandan, Kamal Puspa, Vidarikand, Vasa, Kakanasa | Boerhaavia diffusa, Vigna trilobata, Teramnus labialis, Sida cordifolia, Pistacia integerrima, Phyllanthus niruri, Vitis vinifera, Leptadenia reticulata, Inula racemosa, Aquilaria agallocha, Terminalia chebula, Tinospora cordifolia, Curcuma zedoria, Cyperus rotundus, Santalum album, Nelumbo nucifera, Pueraria tuberosa, Adhatoda zeylanica, Martynia annua | 0.295% each — 5.605% total |
| Amalaki Mava (Amla pulp) | Emblica officinalis (Fl. Pulp) | 26.570% |
| Sharkara (sugar) | (A.P.I.) | 47.519% |
| Goghrit (cow's ghee) | (Liquid, A.P.I.) | 4.156% |
| Pipali | Piper longum (Ft.) | 0.886% |
| Abhrak Bhasma | processed mica (Pdr, R.T.S.-1) | 0.591% |
| Vansalochan | Bambusa arundinacea (Crystal) | 0.473% |
| Nagkesar | Mesua ferrea (Stn.) | 0.473% |
| Shukti Bhasma | calcined pearl-oyster shell (Pdr, R.T.S.-1) | 0.473% |
| Elaichi | Elettaria cardamomum (Ft.) | 0.315% |
| Lavang | Syzygium aromaticum (Fl. Bud) | 0.148% |
| Makardhvaj — Parada-Gandhaka-Swarna kajjali | (Pdr, R.T.S.-1) | 0.148% |
| Keshar (saffron) | Crocus sativus (Style & Stigma) | 0.071% |
| Tvak | Cinnamomum zeylanicum (St. Bk.) | 0.020% |
| Tamalpatra | Cinnamomum tamala (Lf.) | 0.020% |
| Chandi Varakh (silver leaf) | (Thin Lf., A.B.) | 0.010% |
| Total declared | 52 ingredients | 92.788% |
| Excipients | Q.S. | 7.212% |
| Preservatives | Sodium Benzoate IP, Sodium Methyl Paraben IP, Sodium Propyl Paraben IP | declared, not quantified |
Composition as declared by Virgo UAP Pharma for Chyawanprash Special, which the manufacturer sells in 500 g and 1 kg packs. The declared dravyas total 92.788%, with excipients (Q.S.) making up the remaining 7.212%. Always read the ingredient list on the jar you receive.
How to Use
Take Chyawanprash Special only in the amount printed on the pack or as advised by your Ayurvedic physician, and do not exceed the directed dose or duration. It is traditionally taken in the morning, before breakfast, followed by warm milk. Use a clean, dry spoon every time.
Ayurveda regards winter (Hemanta and Shishira Ritu, roughly mid-November to mid-March) as the most suitable season for chyawanprash, because digestive strength is naturally higher then. Read more in our guide: Chyawanprash in winter: when to start and how to take it.
Who Can Use It
This is a physician-directed Ayurvedic preparation for adults. Take it on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician, who will check whether it suits you and decide the dose and duration. It should not be given to children, or taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, unless a physician specifically advises it. Because sugar makes up almost half its weight, anyone managing blood sugar or body weight should consult their doctor first.
Safety Information
- Caution: To be taken under medical supervision. This product contains Makardhvaj, a preparation of processed Parada (mercury), sulphur and gold. Parada is listed in Schedule E(1) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945.
- Do not exceed the dose or duration advised by your physician.
- Do not combine with other Rasa (herbo-mineral) medicines unless your physician has advised it.
- Pause and consult your physician if you have indigestion, loss of appetite or fever.
- Tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking.
- Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, with the lid tightly closed. Use a clean, dry spoon. Some ghee may separate on top; stir before use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chyawanprash Special 500g by Virgo UAP Pharma?
It is a classical Ayurvedic avaleha (herbal jam) prepared according to the Ayurved Sar Sangraha, based on amla pulp with Dashamoola, Ashtavarga and other herbs, ghee and sugar, plus herbo-mineral ingredients such as Abhrak Bhasma, Shukti Bhasma and Makardhvaj. This is the 500 g jar.
Is this plain chyawanprash or Chyawanprash Special?
This is Chyawanprash Special. Virgo UAP Pharma sells Chyawanprash Special in 500 g and 1 kg packs; both carry the same declared formulation. It differs from plain chyawanprash because it contains herbo-mineral ingredients.
Why should it be taken under medical supervision?
It contains Makardhvaj, a classical preparation made from processed Parada (mercury), sulphur and gold. Parada is listed in Schedule E(1) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, and medicines containing Schedule E(1) substances are to be taken under medical supervision.
How is it taken?
Take it in the amount printed on the pack or as advised by your Ayurvedic physician. It is traditionally taken in the morning with warm milk. Do not exceed the directed dose or duration.
When is the best season to take chyawanprash?
Ayurveda considers winter (Hemanta and Shishira Ritu, roughly mid-November to mid-March) the most suitable season, because digestive strength is naturally higher then. Your physician will advise the timing for you.
Can children or pregnant women take this?
Because it contains herbo-mineral ingredients including Makardhvaj, it should be given to children, or taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding, only if a qualified Ayurvedic physician specifically advises it.
How much sugar does it contain?
Sugar (sharkara) is declared at 47.519% by weight, so almost half of each spoonful is sugar. Anyone managing blood sugar should consult their doctor before taking it.
What is the difference between the 500g and 1kg packs?
Only the pack size. The 500 g jar suits a single person or a trial; the 1 kg jar suits longer use or a family, as advised by your physician.
How should I store it?
Keep the jar tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Use a clean, dry spoon every time. Some separation of ghee on top is normal; simply stir it.
Is this the genuine Virgo UAP Pharma product?
Yes. Riddhish Herbals is an authorised online seller for Virgo UAP Pharma and supplies the pack exactly as manufactured, with a bill on every order.
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