Organic India Chyawanprash 100% Organic Herbal Jam - 8.8 oz. (250g)

Chyawanprash is an ancient Ayurvedic herbal jam, widely used in India, as a rejuvenative, energizer and immunity booster. It is said that Chyawan Rishi, the first to prepare this tonic over 5,000 years ago, used it to regain his own youth and longevity. Chyawanprash is often called the "elixir of life" due to its many nutritional properties.

• Supports digestion & nutrient absorption
• Balances stomach acids
• A rich source of vitamin C
• Smoothes heart function

Chyawanprash - "The Elixir of Life"
Organic India is introducing a new and exciting product so you can get all kinds of goodness from a delicious and nutritious jam made from wild forest fruits high in antioxidants and a whole heap of healing herbs. Organic India's 100% organic Chyawanprash (CHAI-en-prah-sh) is made from the original Ayurvedic recipe developed by the sages living in the forests of the Himalayas and is the real deal! It is rejuvenating, energizing and boosts the immune system, and often called “The Elixir of Life.”

How to Use It?
Chyawanprash can be spread on wholesome breads or crackers, added to smoothies, or as a healthy snack just eaten right out of the jar with a spoon! Traditionally in India, it is stirred into a warm glass of milk. It is naturally sweet, using mineral rich gur (organic cane juice that has been slowly reduced to a thick syrup, somewhat like maple syrup) and organic honey, and has that authentic taste of the spices of India. Goes great with a cup of Tulsi: Tulsi Original, Tulsi Chai Masala and Tulsi Red Chai.

Health Benefits
Chyawanprash is helpful to everyone, regardless of age, by creating harmony in the body and improving metabolism. Well-known as an immunity booster, Chyawanprash also excels as an antioxidant, rejuvenator, and source of energy. With Amla (Eblica officianalis) as a main ingredient, Chyawanprash also serves as a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Specific Benefits of Chyawanprash Include:

• Supports digestion of food and absorption and nutrients
• Balances stomach acids
• A rich source of vitamin C which strengthens the immune system and speeds healing
• Smoothes heart function
• Nourishes brain cells and improves coordination and memory
• Maintains moisture balance in the lungs
• Supports liver function to purify the blood and eliminate toxins
• Eases occasional constipation and promotes elimination without taxing the urinary system
• Improves skin complexion and increases the absorption of calcium

The Perfect Blend of Ayurvedic Herbs
Organic India's 100% Organic Chyawanprash contains 36 herbs in a sweet base made from gur (organic cane juice reduced to a syrup) honey and ghee (clarified butter). Organic India recommends one teaspoon twice daily for maximum benefits. Organic India uses raw honey in their Chyawanprash, which is added after the heating process. Each jar contains 8.8 oz., or approximately 25 servings.

Herbs include:

• Amla
• Cardamom
• Long Pepper
• Cinnamon
• Haritaki
• Guruchi
• Cyperus
• Purnarnava
• Shatavri
• Ashwagandha
• And 25 others

The History of Chyawanprash
The sage Chyawan is believed to have discovered the formula in the 4th century B.C. According to the principal Ayurvedic text Charaka Samhita (ca. 100 A.D.), Chyawanprash "nourishes the weak, the wounded, the old, and those that are of tender years as well." Using Chyawanprash, “a person acquires intelligence, memory, comeliness of body…  longevity, strength of the senses, great pleasure in the companionship with women, great increase in the strength of the digestive fire, improvement of the complexion, and the restoration of wind to its normal course."

About Organic India
Organic India was formed as a labor of love. Organic India began working cooperatively with farms in northern India to grow Tulsi ~ Holy Basil which was used to create their flagship product, the Original Tulsi Tea. Encouraged by the success of this project, Organic India contracted with more farmers and expanded their program to include other Indian herb, food and spice crops. The guiding principal of Organic India's company is to honor and protect the Earth by utilizing sustainable, organic and biodynamic agricultural practices and to provide a sustainable living for the farmers and tribes people they work with in India.

All of Organic India's farmers and tribal wildcrafters are trained and educated by their team and by associate experts in all aspects of organic, sustainable and biodynamic agricultural practices. Organic India pays all the fees associated with acquiring the necessary organic certifications for them, and then they purchase the crops and wildcrafted herbs that they produce at a premium market price. The farmers also rotate between growing crops on their land for Organic India with food crops for themselves and their families. This means that the farmers, wildcrafters and their families are supported by a sustainable income, while at the same time improving and preserving their own health and natural environment.

All Organic India farmers are certified organic according to NOP standards. All of Organic India's facilities have been awarded SQF, HACCP, USDA, and GMP certifications, and they have obtained kosher certification for the majority of their products. Organic India has developed advanced processing methods and dehydration technologies to ensure that their products retain their maximum level of potency. Organic India's goal is to offer the highest quality products available today.

At the heart of Organic India is their commitment to be a living embodiment of consciousness in action. Organic India works with thousands of family farmers in India who cultivate thousands of acres of organic farmland. Organic India actively promotes sustainable agriculture and pays a premium market rate to their farmers. All Organic India products promote wellness and are certified organic. Each product you hold in your hands is one link in a chain of love, respect and connectedness between Organic India's farmers and you. By choosing Organic India you are completing this chain, which gives training and a living wage to the Indian farmers, creates a sustainable environment and brings happiness and well being to you.

Organic India's Story
Organic India was formed in the 1990's by a small group of people from different parts of the world who met in Lucknow, a town in northern India, where they had traveled to meet a teacher named Sri H.W.L. Poonja, or Papaji as he was called by many. Drawn to India in search of truth and self-realization, they found their way to Lucknow upon hearing of the simple teachings of Papaji: "Keep Quiet. The eternal truth exists within you. Do not entertain a single thought and the truth will reveal itself to itself."

Inspired by Papaji's lifetime of service to the Indian people, this group of visionaries (and future founders of Organic India) came together to create a holistic business that would eventually change the face of agriculture in northern India. Their idea was simple: establish a business model that will support the livelihood of thousands of impoverished farmers in India by providing training and education that will enable them to be self-sufficient and to develop skills that will be passed on to their children and future generations.

This idea became a movement as the Indian people began to cultivate and develop organic, biodynamic and sustainable farming methods. The founder's mission to offer safe, healthful products to the world is the driving force behind an organic revolution that is now occurring there.

Organic India works with thousands of family farmers in India, cultivating tens of thousands of acres of farmland that has been 3rd party certified organic through funding from Organic India. The farmers are commissioned to grow organic crops under their guidance, which Organic India then purchases from them at a premium market price. Organic India also works with local tribes-people in India who ethically wildcraft herbs on 592,000 acres of forest that Organic India has converted to USDA certified organic.

Currently, Organic India markets certified organic, biodynamic, and ethically wildcrafted products throughout India, the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, Japan and Australia.

Organic India's Vision
To be a vehicle of consciousness in the global market by creating a holistic sustainable business modality, which inspires, promotes and supports well-being and respect for all beings and for Mother Nature.

Organic India's Mission
To be a trustworthy and innovative global leader in providing genuine organic products and solutions for conscious, healthy living.

Organic India's Commitment:

• To provide their customers worldwide with exceptional quality organic foods and health products.
• To introduce a unique and successful business modality that is committed to service, sanctity and integrity and therefore harms no one and benefits all.
• To support natural sustainable organic agriculture practices that serve, honor and protect Mother Nature.
• To support the livelihood and well-being of farmers and tribal wild crafters in rural India.

Organic India's Values:

• Service to all
• Total integrity
• Absolute commitment to quality
• Respect and devotion to Mother Nature
• No compromise on being who they are

Organic India means absolute commitment to quality. All Organic India products are 100% organic, pure and natural, because you want the best for your family and so do they. The guiding principles of their company are health and happiness for all beings and great respect for the Divine Mystery of Mother Nature who selflessly sustains humanity and naturally provides us all with a bounty of nourishing foods and healing herbs.

Organic Farming
As part of their mission to create a sustainable global environment, Organic India uses the following farming practices.

What is organic farming?
Organic farming is the practice of growing crops without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. It relies mainly on crop rotation, organic fertilizers and plant-based pesticides and herbicides to maintain soil productivity and tilth.

Why is organic farming important?
There is more and more evidence that chemical-based fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides are extremely harmful to our health. However, the strongest argument in favor of organic farming remains the environmental benefit. In a world facing a global climate crisis, it has become imperative that we do as much as possible to reduce the negative effects of global warming. Harmful emissions are released into our atmosphere during the manufacturing of these chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides that have been linked to global warming. Conventional agriculture relies heavily on these chemicals which further harm our eco-system when they enter our soil and seep into water supplies.

About Biodynamic Agriculture

What is Biodynamic agriculture?
Biodynamic agriculture is a step beyond organic. It is a holistic program that utilizes crop rotation, a planting calendar using the cycles of the moon, the sun and the seasons to determine the best time to plant each crop, and specially prepared homeopathic compounds which are added to water and soil to increase the vitality of the land, the water and the crops themselves.

Why is Biodynamic agriculture important?
Using Biodynamic agriculture restores balance and increases the health of the eco systems where the method is used. While it also prohibits the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, it adds elements which help to heal damage to the eco-system which has been caused by any prior use of these toxic substances.

About Ethical Wildcrafting

What is ethical wildcrafting?
Ethical wildcrafting is the practice of harvesting plants from the wild in a sustainable manner, without depleting the population or damaging the habitat of the plants that are being harvested.

Why is ethical wildcrafting important?
The population of many plants that grow in the wild is declining due to over-harvesting and loss of habitat. It is important to harvest plants in a way that ensures that they will continue to grow back each year, thus maintaining the delicate balance of their eco-system and ensuring the continued supply of these natural resources.

What is sustainable agriculture?
Farming that provides a secure living for farm families, maintains the natural environment and resources, supports the rural community and offers respect and fair treatment to all involved.