Avipattikar Churna – Hyperacidity & Pitta Balance

Avipattikar Churna is a renowned classical Ayurvedic formulation designed to balance Pitta Dosha and support healthy digestive function. It is widely used to relieve acidity, heartburn, sour belching, gastritis, and burning sensations associated with aggravated Pitta and excessive gastric secretions.

Prepared from a synergistic blend of cooling, digestive, and mildly laxative herbs, Avipattikar Churna helps regulate stomach acid, cleanses the digestive tract, and supports normal bowel movement—without causing dependency or irritation.

Common Name: Avipattikar Churna, Avipattikara Churna, Avipattikar Churan, Avipattikar Choornam, Avipathi Churnam, Avipathi Choornam, Avipattikarum, Avipatitkar Churna, Abipattikar Churna, Avipatikar Churna, Avipatakkar Churna, Avipattikar Churana, Avipattikar powder, अविपतिकर चूर्ण

Reference

Ayurvedic Formulary of India 7:2, भैषज्यरत्नावली, अम्लपित्ताधिकार; २४-२५ 

त्रिकटु त्रिफला मुस्तं विडञ्चैव विडंगकम् ।
एलापत्रञ्च चूर्णानि समभागानि कारयेत् ॥ २४ ॥
सर्वमेकीकृतं यावल्लवंगं तत्समं भवेत् ।
सर्वचूर्णद्विगुणितं त्रिवृच्चूर्णं प्रदापयेत् ॥ २५ ॥ - (AFI - 7:2, भैषज्यरत्नावली, अम्लपित्ताधिकार; २४-२५)

Key Benefits

• Relieves hyperacidity, heartburn, and sour belching
• Reduces burning sensation in stomach & chest
• Supports healthy Pitta balance
• Promotes natural bowel movements
• Improves appetite and digestion
• Beneficial in gastritis, acid reflux, and indigestion

Key Ingredients

(Ingredients may vary slightly as per classical reference or manufacturer)

How to Use

Take 1–2 grams with lukewarm water or milk, preferably before meals, or as advised by an Ayurvedic physician.

Safety & Precautions

• Avoid in diabetes due to sugar content
• Use cautiously during pregnancy
• Do not exceed the recommended dose
• Ideal for Pitta aggravation; avoid overuse in Vata-dominant individuals
• Store in a cool, dry place

Practitioner’s Guide (Clinical Use)

Dosha-Based Application

• Primarily indicated for Pitta disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract
• Useful in:
  • Hyperacidity / Amlapitta
  • GERD / Acid reflux
  • Burning sensation in throat, chest, abdomen
  • Sour belching, nausea
  • Irritable bowel with Pitta dominance
  • Mild constipation due to Pitta dryness

Recommended Combinations

Patient Profile 

Practitioner Tips

• Prefer smaller, repeated doses in severe acidity rather than a single large dose
• Encourage Satmya diet: cooling, light, and Pitta-pacifying foods
• Avoid prescribing at bedtime in Kapha prakriti (may increase Kapha)

Check Sensory Markers (Organoleptic)

Ask a sample before a bulk purchase, to quickly judge by checking the general parameters of quality which may differ from the reference:

• Color: Light brown to yellowish-brown
• Odor: Mild aromatic, slightly pungent due to Trikatu
• Taste: Sweet, sour, pungent, and slightly bitter (multi-taste due to Triphala & spices)
• Texture: Fine powder, smooth, free-flowing
• Appearance: Uniform blend with no coarse particles

Note : 
Price variation happens due to preparation reference, the quality of ingredients, processing techniques, quality management, manufacturing reputation & standards followed.

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.