Avipattikar Churna is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal powder commonly used for digestive complaints, especially excess acidity and indigestion.
Common ingredients
The exact formula can vary by manufacturer, but the classical preparation generally contains:
- Trikatu — dry ginger, black pepper, long pepper
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Amla (Amalaki)
- Mustaka
- Vidanga
- Cardamom
- Tejpatra
- Cloves
- Trivrit (Operculina turpethum) — an important ingredient traditionally used for its laxative action
- Nagara (ginger) and other aromatic/digestive herbs depending on the formulation
Traditional benefits
Avipattikar is traditionally used to:
- Reduce acidity and heartburn
- Support digestion and relieve indigestion
- Help with bloating and gas
- Support regular bowel movements and relieve mild constipation
- Traditionally balance excess Pitta (Ayurvedic concept associated with heat/acidity)
- Support appetite and overall digestive function

