• Dr Sachin Hiray

Abstract Chyawanprash (CP), a classical Ayurvedic rasayana with Emblica officinalis (amla) as its principal ingredient, is widely claimed to preserve youthfulness and improve skin quality by supporting collagen formation. This analytical review synthesizes mechanistic and experimental evidence linking CP (and its key constituents) to collagen synthesis, collagen preservation, or inhibition of collagen-degrading pathways. We find plausible mechanisms — high vitamin C content from amla, potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, and inhibition of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) — supported by in vitro and animal work. Human clinical evidence directly demonstrating increased collagen deposition after CP intake is scarce. We outline specific methodological recommendations for future clinical trials and laboratory studies to establish causality and quantify any clinically meaningful effects on skin structure and function. (Key cited sources for main claims: Fujii et al. 2008 on amla and procollagen; Sharma et al. 2019 and Balkrishna et al. 2021 reviews on CP pharmacology; Takauji et al. 2016 on skin photoaging protection by CP; PhcogRev summary of CP composition and activities).)

Collagen, Embellica Officinallis

" Analytical review article — Collagenic effects of Chyawanprash: mechanisms, evidence, and research gaps", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no.c666-c671, December-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512277.pdf

" Analytical review article — Collagenic effects of Chyawanprash: mechanisms, evidence, and research gaps", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no. ppc666-c671, December-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512277.pdf