Avipatti Formulation (Avipattikara Churna)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
For those with pitta disorders.
Modern description
A formulation primarily indicated for Pitta disorders.
Purpose
For those with pitta disorders.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Hyperacidity
- Constipation
- Flatulence
- Loss of appetite
- Piles (hemorrhoids)
- Abdominal discomfort
- Gastritis
- Heartburn
Classical indications
- pitta disorders
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Anulomana (mild laxative)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (balances Vata and Kapha)
- Pittasaraka (cholagogue)
Key ingredients
- Sunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Amalaki
- Musta
- Vida Lavana
- Vidanga
- Ela
- Patra
- Lavanga
- Trivrit
- Sharkara
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams (adjust based on age and weight)
Preparation steps
- Collect the specified ingredients: Amla, Baheda, Haritaki, Pippali, Maricha, Shunthi, Musta, Patra, Lavanga, Elaichi, Trivrt, Vida, Vidanga, and Sarkara.
- Dry and finely powder each ingredient separately.
- Weigh the ingredients according to the proportions mentioned in the classical texts.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients thoroughly to ensure a homogenous mixture.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve (80 mesh or finer) to ensure uniformity.
- Store the prepared churna in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Severe ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease
- First trimester of pregnancy
- Allergy to any of the ingredients, especially the pepper family
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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