Link Avipaththikara Churna is a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal powder made by Link Natural Products, a Sri Lankan manufacturer with a history stretching back to 1982 and a catalogue of over two hundred Ayurvedic and herbal preparations. The formulation follows a compound recipe that has been recorded in multiple classical Ayurvedic texts, including the Bhaishajya Ratnavali, and is among the most consistently documented churna preparations in the Ayurvedic tradition. Link Natural produces it under its Ayurvedic pharmaceutical registration (6/2/1/02/2) and supplies it in foil pouches in three sizes: 50 g, 100 g, and 1 kg.
A churna, in Ayurvedic pharmacopoeial practice, is a finely ground and sieved powder prepared from dried plant materials. Avipaththikara Churna is a fourteen-ingredient formulation. The plant-derived constituents include Triphala — the combination of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica), and Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) — alongside Trikatu, which brings together Shunti (Zingiber officinale, dried ginger), Maricha (Piper nigrum, black pepper), and Pippali (Piper longum, long pepper). The remaining herbs are Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Patra (Cinnamomum tamala), Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum, clove), and Ela (Elettaria cardamomum, green cardamom). The formula is completed with Trivrit (Operculina turpethum), Vida Lavana (a type of rock salt), and Sharkara (cane sugar).
The presence of both Triphala and Trikatu in a single preparation is characteristic of this formulation's classical design. Triphala brings together three fruits each carrying tannins, flavonoids, gallic acid, ellagic acid, and vitamin C. Trikatu — dried ginger, black pepper, and long pepper — has long been regarded in Ayurvedic tradition as a digestive-stimulant and carminative combination. Trivrit is a herb that Ayurvedic texts consistently describe as acting on the bowel to move excess Pitta downward through the body. The aromatic ingredients — clove, cardamom, and Indian cassia leaf — round out the powder with warming, fragrant notes that are characteristic of this class of classical preparation.
The powder is presented in a silver metallic foil flat-bottom gusseted pouch with a hang hole, a format that protects the dried herb material from moisture and light. The 100 g and 50 g pouches are labelled in Sinhala, Tamil, and English, reflecting Link Natural's reach across Sri Lanka and into export markets. Link Natural is registered with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and is a subsidiary of CIC Holdings.
The on-pack direction, printed in Sinhala, indicates a morning dose of 2.5 to 5 grams — roughly half a teaspoon to one teaspoon. As with all Ayurvedic pharmaceutical preparations, and particularly for anyone new to this class of product or taking other medicines concurrently, it is advisable to follow the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic physician on dosage and on the appropriate vehicle for taking the powder.
