Abstract

CHAVANPRASH – A TRADITIONAL NUTRACEUTICAL

Yadav Alka Gyanendra*, Lagad Chatraguna Eknathrao, Ingole Rajesh Kundlikrao, Gandhi Piyush Krantikumar

Abstract

Chavanprash is a one of the most popular and commonly used remedy. Chavanprash is classified under the category of Rasayan, which not only aims at maintaining physique, vigor and vitality but also delay the Ageing process. It is prepared in large quantity as per Sharangdhar Samhita by using 50 herbs including with main ingredient as Amala (Embelica officinalis). Chavanprash is being used long before the clinical importance of Neutraceuticals was known. Therefore present study is selected to evaluate its true nutritional value by quantifying percentage of Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats and Sodium and vitamin C presents in Chavanprash and to explore its role as Neutraceutical food. Carbohydrate, protein, fat are the major source of calories required by body daily. 100 g of Chavanprash contains 3.80 g of Fats, 1.08 g of Proteins, 79.12 g of Carbohydrates, 52mg of Sodium, 10.29 mg of Vit. C and provides 355Kcal.

Keywords: Rasayan, Nutraceuticals, Chavanprash, Vit. C, Sodium.