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Apple & Hingvastak Bone Broth with Summer Savory and Oregano

This deeply nourishing bone broth is slow-simmered with organic chicken bones, apple, Hingvastak, summer savory, and oregano — a fusion of Ayurvedic and Western herbal wisdom. It supports digestion, immunity, and overall vitality, creating a golden elixir that forms the healing base for soups, grains, or daily sipping.

SERVES

24-36

PREP

10 minutes

COOK

18-24 hours

Ingredients
  • 1 organic chicken carcass (or bones from a roasted chicken)

  • 2 apples, quartered (no need to peel or core)

Directions
  1. Place chicken bones, apple, Hingvastak, herbs, and salt into a large stockpot, crockpot or slow cooker.

  2. Cover with water and set on low for 18–24 hours, or until the broth becomes rich, golden, and aromatic.

Ayurvedic & Western Perspective

There’s something timeless about a pot of broth simmering all day — the scent filling the kitchen, the quiet transformation happening beneath the lid. This version unites the ancient Ayurvedic art of agni support with the Western tradition of mineral-rich stocks.

In Ayurveda, bone broth (mamsa rasa) is revered for its ability to build strength, lubricate joints, and nourish ojas — the subtle essence of immunity and vitality. The addition of Hingvastak churna, a powerful blend of digestive spices including asafoetida, ginger, cumin, and pippali, helps the body assimilate the broth’s nutrients while reducing heaviness or bloating that sometimes accompanies rich foods.

Apple lends light sweetness and natural malic acid, balancing the pungent Hingvastak and gently supporting liver function. Summer savory and oregano, herbs from your own garden, bring grounding, aromatic warmth and add mild antimicrobial benefits — harmonizing digestion and uplifting prana.

From a Western lens, this slow-cooked broth delivers collagen, gelatin, amino acids, and trace minerals essential for gut lining repair, joint health, and immune function. The long simmer extracts deep nourishment from the bones and herbs, resulting in a golden, fragrant liquid that truly feels like liquid comfort.

Explore the Ingredients

Each ingredient in this recipe offers its own unique qualities and actions in the body. In Ayurveda, food is more than nourishment — it is medicine. Click below to learn how these ingredients support balance, digestion, and overall well-being.

Oregano

Apples

Chicken Bone Broth

Hingvastak

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