Review Article | Published: 30 November 2021

Gingers as ingredients in Chyawanprash, an ayurvedic health supplement: A review

Ankur Jyoti Saikia, Prodip Kumar Hazarika, Apurba Kumar Sarmah, Bijoy Pradhan and Rathinam Saviour Caesar Jayaraj

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 28 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 11-15 | 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2021-0KM7B8 | Cite this article

Abstract

Zingiberales, the pan-tropical angiospermic plant order distributed in majority of the continents contains plant species important in the context of pharmaceutical industry and traditional medicinal systems. Ayurveda, the traditional and endemic medicine system practiced in India since antiquity, has several formulations for strengthening the human body including the celebrated Chyawanprash. The present review highlights the three members of Zingiberales which are included in the list of ingredients therein.

Keywords

Agro-technique, Curcuma zedoaria, Elettaria cardamomum, Roscoea purpurea, zingiberales

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Saikia, A.J., Hazarika, P.K., Sarmah, A.K., Pradhan, B. and Jayaraj, R.S.C., 2021. Gingers as ingredients in Chyawanprash, an ayurvedic health supplement: A review. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 28(1), pp.11-15. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2021-0KM7B8

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 01 November 2021

Manuscript Revised on 20 November 2021

Manuscript Accepted on 24 November 2021

Manuscript Published on 30 November 2021

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