College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Avipattikar Churna HERBAL POWDER (AYURVEDIC FORMULA )

Ayurveda's classic, soothing digestive that won't aggravate heat, irritation or inflammation in the GI tract. It is the preferred digestive for Pitta body type.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

A traditional Ayurvedic formula for Pitta imbalances in the GI tract*

  • Promotes post-meal esophageal comfort*
  • Promotes normal, comfortable levels of acidity in the stomach and intestines*
  • Removes excess heat from the GI tract*
  • Supports healthy elimination for individuals with Pitta imbalances*
Avipattikar is a traditional Ayurvedic formula used to remove excess Pitta from the GI tract. This cooling blend balances the digestive fire and eliminates natural toxins from the system. Avipattikar soothes the stomach tissues and promotes normal, comfortable levels of acidity during the digestive process. It also helps direct apana Vata downwards helping to promote post-meal esophageal comfort and healthy elimination.*

Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Nishoth herb (Operculina turpethum), Clove bud (Syzgium aromaticum), Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum), Musta root (Cyperus rotundus), Vidanga fruit (Embelia ribes), Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum tamala), Salt, Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Pippali fruit (Piper longum), Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia belerica), Haritaki fruit (Terminalia chebula)

SUGGESTED USE

1/4 tsp in warm water before meals or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my herbs?
Follow these guidelines

Metabolic Nature of Avipattikar Churna

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Moves Energy:
Downward

DOWNWARD

Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.

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Affinity: Digestion
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Avipattikar Churna
Help
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Avipattikar Churna

Nigella (black cumin)

Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Burns-toxins

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Carminative

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive

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Ginger (Fresh)

Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Burns-toxins

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Burns-toxins

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Digestive, Burns-toxins

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Epazote

Epazote has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Avipattikar Churna

Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam)

Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Hingvastak Churna

Hingvastak Churna has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Trikatu

Trikatu has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Osha

Osha has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Pushkaramoola

Pushkaramoola has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Hops

Hops has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Digestive

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Kushta

Kushta has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Digestive

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Digestive

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Yogaraj Guggulu

Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Burns-toxins, Carminative

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Echinacea

Echinacea has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Anti-inflammatory, Burns-toxins

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Impact of Avipattikar Churna

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your sweat quantity?

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18
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the color of your tongue body?

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12
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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5
18
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your appetite/hunger?

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13
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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your digestion speed?

3
12
10
3
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

TOXINS

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your stool smell?

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15
3
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

Tongue: How did Avipattikar Churna affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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12
13
2
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the color of your tongue coating?

2
1
0
5
20
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your urine smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

2
1
23
1
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your sweat smell?

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19
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

HYDRATION

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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3
18
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the cracks on your tongue?

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16
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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your energy levels?

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2
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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your muscle tension?

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13
2
1
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your anxiety?

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1
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the stillness of your tongue?

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3
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

DIGESTION

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your appetite/hunger?

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4
13
9
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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your digestion speed?

3
12
10
3
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the amount of gas & bloating?

4
10
11
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

TONGUE

Tongue: How did Avipattikar Churna affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

0
12
13
2
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the swelling of your tongue body?

5
5
18
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the color of your tongue body?

4
12
0
12
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the stillness of your tongue?

9
16
3
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the color of your tongue coating?

2
1
0
5
20
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
7
16
5
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

STOOL

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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9
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your stool color?

3
1
2
4
18
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your stool lightness?

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13
6
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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your stool smell?

1
7
15
3
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your stool consistency?

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8
6
1
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

URINE

How did Avipattikar Churna affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

2
1
23
1
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your urine clarity?

1
21
6
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your urine smell?

0
2
20
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your urine lightness?

0
3
20
5
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
3
18
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

SWEAT

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your sweat smell?

1
3
19
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your sweat quantity?

1
4
18
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

SYSTEMIC

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your temperature?

0
9
10
9
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your energy levels?

1
2
15
10
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your muscle tension?

1
11
13
2
1
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)

How did Avipattikar Churna affect your anxiety?

1
12
14
1
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 28 Study ID:2 (2021-02-20 - 2021-03-08)


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Avipattikar Churna may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

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Reviews for Avipattikar Churna

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Fantastic relief from excess acid from pitta imbalance. Once the acid was gone, my appetite was reduced to a normal level too. Very soothing. Tastes terrific too!
- Susan Buck, Oxford, NJ
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, 03-09-15 (Reply)
That's excellent, Susan! It is a really old formula of Ayurveda- we prefer not to change a good thing! Glad you had great results.
- Heather Vaughan, CAy, RYT, Albuquerque, NM , 03-09-15 (Reply)
How many times should it be taken-like before every meal or just before dinner/lunch? Thanks.
- Jayashree Sitaraman, Derwood , 05-07-15 (Reply)
Generally, people take digestive formulas like avipattikar 2x per day before meals. Great question!
- Natalie Immel, Asheville, NC , 05-07-15 (Reply)
My day starts better with this calming, soothing tea, and it perfumes the air. One package lasts months.
- tracy weed, Montrose, CA
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, 12-20-16 (Reply)
Could this be taken while breastfeeding or pregnant? Would this help with the burning pain above belly button which seems to be relieved by eating?
- Sabrina, Clearwater, FL , 03-08-17 (Reply)
Sabrina, you should talk to your doctor about taking this herb while pregnant and breastfeeding. It may help relieve the burning pain. The type of pain you describe sounds like it could be an ulcer. We recommend getting that checked by a doctor.
- Kimberly Kubicke, Asbury park, NJ
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, 03-09-17 (Reply)
This product has gotten rid of my migraines. It has also helped my digestion, and due to having less inflammation in my body it is more flexible, which has helped my yoga practice. Really great product, very easy to take, and lasts a long time. Highly recommended.
- Frances Mcdonald, Quarry bay, NONE
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, 01-27-18 (Reply)
I enjoy this in a glass of warm milk at the end of the day. Very soothing and really does seem to help indigestion/elimination.
- b, Austin, TX
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