Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 I have for some years developed a passionate interest into the rejuvenative effects of the different ayurvedic polyherbal rasayana jams known as avaleha's/lehya's/lehyam's/leham's. I have since 2001 tested several of the many modern "varieties" of formulations of these from different manufacturers from all over India, primarily the well known classics such as Chyawan Prash and Brahma Rasayanam, described in the major texts such as the Charaka Samhita and Astangha Hridaya Samhita. I used to take Amrit Kalash from MAPI for several years, until I finally began searching for other formulations. But I still have a far way to go. So far, those I found to have impressive and balanced rejuvenative effects are: Chyawan Prash 1. NIAM, http://niam.com/corp-web/cprash.htm Unknown Uttar Pradesh origin, original Charaka Samhita recipe [if anyone knows the name of the small Indian manufacturer, please drop me a line] 2. Jiva Ayurveda Pharmacy, Faridhabad (ayurvedic.org) Brahma Rasayanam 1. Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, India (by far the best and most balanced) Can anyone top this? Ashwagandhadi Lehyam 1. Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy (KAPL) Sahasrayogam recipe without animal/goat ingredient, do not stimulate sexual desire I am aware that these "modern" preparations probably do not compare much with the potency of such rasayanas from the vedic age prepared by an empowered vaidya, although I nurture a hope that somehow, somewhere, someone is making these. I would very much appreciate if anyone with sufficient comparative experience in this field would see fit to guide me in the right directions. Thanks, Ole Alstrup PS. Right now I am awaiting some ordered samples from Unhja Pharmacy and Sita Rama Pharmacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2005 Report Share Posted March 17, 2005 Ole, Here in Dubai we get various Chawanprash. The one I like is Himani's Sona Chandi, as it has gold and silver. What I am more intersted to know is that Maharashi's Amrit Kailash is very expensive in UK and Germany and probably elswhere. I just wanted to know from the Forum if this has any advantage over the traditional Chhawanprash from India. Thanks Ray S Noronha alstrup <alstrup wrote: I used to take Amrit Kalash from MAPI for several years, until I finally began searching for other formulations. But I still have a far way to go. So far, those I found to have impressive and balanced rejuvenative effects are: Chyawan Prash 1. NIAM, http://niam.com/corp-web/cprash.htm Unknown Uttar Pradesh origin, original Charaka Samhita recipe [if anyone knows the name of the small Indian manufacturer, please drop me a line] 2. Jiva Ayurveda Pharmacy, Faridhabad (ayurvedic.org) Brahma Rasayanam 1. Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, India (by far the best and most balanced) Can anyone top this? Ashwagandhadi Lehyam 1. Kerala Ayurveda Pharmacy (KAPL) Sahasrayogam recipe without animal/goat ingredient, do not stimulate sexual desire [Full message can be reas by clicking on;] http://health.ayurveda/message/3445 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Dear alstrup Last line from your message made this author reply your message. Unjha pharmacy is 104 years old and makes medicines of provable quality. Their medicines are more costly as compared to most other pharmacies. While formulations are quite good, supplies are very irregular, since production is very little, compared to demand. Manufacturers not ambitious. Often, patients have to go without medicine for a few days, if stock does not arrive in time. No advertizing is needed for their products. Product range is limited to whatever they have been manufacturing for years. In contrast, Baidyanath and Dabur have full range. Their Rajwadi Chyvanpras is what this author has used for his patients and not a single complaint and all praise for their fine balance of tests, no acidity and good results (as feedback of patients). The pharmacy is more well known for Bhaisajya Ratnakara, which many other manufacturers follow for formulations. Hope you get chyvanpras from them in time. Dr Bhate ayurveda, "alstrup" <alstrup> wrote: http://health.ayurveda/message/3445 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Dear Dr. Bhate, Thank you very much for your input about Unjha Pharmacy. I am well aware of their special status with Rasa Shastra preparations. I am ordering the Rajwadi CP and also the CP Special they make. Would you say that the Rajwadi is recommended for general daily use like normal CP? It comes recommended for body wasting and underweight. In 2001, during a visit to Bangalore, I purchased a stock of their Amiri Jivan avaleha, which was I do not find it listed on their latest product list. Has this particular CP based formulation with Ras Sindur, Praval, Mandur, Abhrak, Bang bhasma etc been discontinued or had its product name changed to something else? Thanks, Ole Alstrup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Hi Ray, The Himani product look very modern and commercial, I must admit I doubt it has any significant potency. Is Himani an established pharmacy brand, I never heard of them before. What other CP's did you compare it with and what is your experience? To give you some information about Maharishi Amrit Kalash, which was my introduction into the world of ayurvedic avaleha's; I used it exclusively between 1997-2001. I have since then used it on and off for longer or shorter periods, while using other avalehas. Examining the label of MAK, you will find that the ingredients appears to be a cross between Chyawan Prash and Brahma Rasayana avalehas. What I have consistently found is that the MAK-4 jam formula has a very specific energetic effect on the hypothalamus/pituitary/pineal (soma) region of the brain, inducing a unique kind of sustained somatic sensation. (The effect is clearly perceived to be in the middle part of the brain where the pituitary/hypothalamus/pineal glands are situated) This experience is felt more clearly in the beginning stages of taking the preparation, but it's a very clear tangible experience. So far, I am speculating that the cause of this effect is to be found in specific unique combinations of herbs in the formulation itself, as other classical ayurvedic formulations which contain most of the same herbs do not exhibit this particular effect. OOf course, other factors that can affect the results are [1] preparation of each herb(which is done extremely carefully by the people who supply MAPI and [2] relative doses of each herb. MAPI probably has the best large scale manufacturing quality standards in the world. Unfortunately, there are no available references from ayurvedic texts on the specific effects of the MAK-4 formula, according to one book by Prof. Hari Sharma, the MAK-4 formula came from Vaidya Balraj Maharshi in AP who received it from his own ayurvedic guru, but that is all I have been able to gather and Vaidya Maharshi left the body several years ago and so far I have not been able to gather more information. All this information is seemingly kept confidential by MAPI. I have not been able to locate any research which examines this particular MAK-4 effect, I am not sure if my own personal experience is unique, however I am certain that other people who regularly use MAK would have experienced something similar. (I should mention that I do not practise TM meditation or are involved with the TM Movement) The "problem" with this somatic effect on a daily basis for long periods is that it makes you very meditative and open. It is a very good spiritual rasayana for people who live in a harmonious sattvic environment, but I have found it is not good if you want to live in the world, as it makes you very sensitive and open to outside energetic influences. Chyawan Prash is a much more physical rasayana while Brahma Rasayana tend to have some of the same medhya promoting qualities of Amrit Kalash. The BR from AVSK is very balanced and really clears your sense perception, while others (AVP/SNA etc) can make you you very meditative. Btw, the MAK sold in India is not the same as the export version, the domestic is made with white refined sugar instead of really ayurvedic jaggery. (!) The price in India is also very high, apx. 1200 INR for a set including the MAK-5 tablets. Ole Alstrup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Hi Ole I wonder if Amrit Kalash did work for you? It appears to be quite expensive. 25 years ago I drank some thee called "Soma Thee from India". Is gave an amazing amound of energy. Unfortunately I do not know who did manifacture it. Maybe somebody of this list know more? Regards Cristian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeraj Varma Posted February 24, 2009 Report Share Posted February 24, 2009 I used Maharishi Amrit Kalash for about four months several years ago. Since then I have used it occasionally from time to time. I had an absolutely amazing experience. I am a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and I had heard a lot about how good it is for your health. So this is why I started taking it. I found that after about two months of taking both MAK4 and MAK 5 as recommended (take MAK 5 half an hour after MAK 4 twice a day) I was on a permanent "high". I was soooo happy and my brain was like someone turned on a really bright light inside. It was such an excellent experience! On the other hand, I found that it did not help much at a physical level and it was very expensive so I discontinued it. The mental benefits continued for months afterwards. Since I was looking to improve my health (I felt tired all the time) I tried Chyavan Prash from Dabur. It was o.k. Later I tried Bheem Chyavan Prash by Yogiraj Jayant in Toronto, Canada. That was a lot better! Yogiraj-ji prepares it privately in his Ashram in Kanv, India. Kanv is deep in the Himalaya mountains. Yogiraj-ji says it is more effective because he (his disciples) pick the herbs in the wild and prepare the Chyavan Prash right away, while the herbs are still fresh. I have used both MAK and CP from time to time for their respective benefits with good results. I find that the "high" I get from MAK happens within a week for me so I rarely take it for more than two or three weeks at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babu_krishna Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Dear oley Please try Himalaya herbal product's chavana prasa. Its base is forest honey and i felt more convinced. ayurbk@gmail.com . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.