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ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2022

Golden Ager Chyawanprash with Meager Evidential Base from Human Clinical Trials.

Rohit Sharma, Pradnya Kakodkar, Atul Kabra, Pradeep Kumar Prajapati

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Article in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Rohit SharmaDepartment of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, Faculty of Ayurveda, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3682-3573
Pradnya KakodkarDepartment of Research, Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra 411 018, India.
Atul KabraUniversity Institute of Pharma Sciences, Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2890-1575
Pradeep Kumar PrajapatiDepartment of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi 110076, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chyawanprash (CP) is one of the most revered, effective, and best-selling health supplements of Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine, which is high on the trust and health quotient among Indian consumers. CP is an ancient synergistic blend of around fifty (50) medicinal herbs, herbal extracts with jam-like consistency, traditionally used to improve respiratory health, strengthen the immune system, prevent recurrence of infections, and over the decades is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. With the recent growth of commercialization, this traditional preparation is gaining popularity across the world. Various pharma firms are engaged in its commercial production, and this recipe is easily available on market shelves, with a common brand name "Chyawanprash." The consumers generally pop up with some genuine queries or doubts regarding its usage and benefits. Though CP is well-trusted traditional preparation, however, limited scientific literature is available on understanding its clinical role. This critical review discusses the general consumer queries apropos its usage, critically analyzing the reported clinical studies, perspectives, and unmapped areas for future research.

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