Piper Longum

English name : Indian long pepper, Long pepper
Gujarati naqme : પીપરી Pipari
Hindi name : पिपली Pipli
Kannada name : Kandan Lippili
Tamil name : திப்பிலீ Tippili
Telugu name :Pippallu
Urdu name : Pipul پیپل

Description

Long pepper (Piper longum), sometimes called Indian long pepper (Pipli), is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. Long pepper has a taste similar to, but hotter than, that of its close relative Piper nigrum - from which black, green and white pepper are obtained.

Uses

Long pepper helps in expelling out the mucus accumulated in the respiratory tract.

It strengthens the nervous system, improves the gastrointestinal condition and normalizes the peristaltic movements.

The herb serves as a good digestive agent.

Its oil and paste is applied on wounds and skin-related ailments.

Long pepper helps in suppressing pain and reducing inflammation.

The herb helps maintain the normalcy of the digestive tract and tones up the urinary tract.

Its fruits are used for respiratory tract diseases like cough, bronchitis and asthma.

It benefits in anorexia, indigestion, flatulence, abdominal pain, hyperacidity, piles, paralysis of the tongue, diarrhea, cholera, chronic malaria, viral hepatitis, diseases of the spleen and tumors.

It is given with amalaki, to treat anemia.

The decoction of the plant is used in sciatica and hemiplegia.

The herb is mixed with honey to control hiccups.

Long pepper is used as an aphrodisiac, since it boosts the reproductive system.

It is used as a sedative in insomnia and epilepsy.

The infusion of the herb’s root is used after childbirth, to induce the expulsion of the placenta

Side Effects

There are no known side effects with this herb. Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.

Harvesting & Manufacturing Methodology:

All our herbs are Harvested Organically, dried, and pulverized with no chemical interactions ensuring 100% natural herbal powders.

Disclaimer:

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