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Chyawanprash Claims: Health Tonic or Hype?
27 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Dabur's Chyawanprash ad claims lung protection from PM 2.5.
- Food blogger highlights study flaws and high sugar content.
- Debate challenges marketing claims over public health.
Amidst Delhi's severe winter air pollution, Dabur's advertisements promoting Chyawanprash as a shield against PM 2.5 have ignited controversy. The popular Ayurvedic product is now at the center of a debate concerning its efficacy in combating air quality issues.
Online personality Revant Himatsingka, known as Food Pharmer, critically analyzed Dabur's claims, highlighting that the supporting study was conducted on rats and involved company employees. He also questioned the high sugar content of Chyawanprash, often marketed as 'sharkara.' This has led to a public challenge for a debate on the scientific validity of such health claims.
Health experts and critics worry that such marketing may offer a false sense of security, potentially diverting attention from crucial protective measures like masks and air purifiers. While Ayurvedic products hold cultural significance, their role in mitigating pollution-related health risks requires evidence-based validation, not misleading promotion.
