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Pippali (Indian Long Pepper)
Piper longum
ପିପ୍ପଳୀ (Pippali)पिप्पली (Pippali)Pippali
- Family
- Piperaceae
- Origin
- Indo-Malaya
- Plant Type
- Climber
- Habitat
- Both
About the Plant
Slender aromatic perennial climber with creeping stems and thickened nodes; broadly ovate-cordate leaves, and erect dense cylindrical spike-like inflorescences.
Traditional Uses
Chronic bronchitis, asthma, indigestion, sluggish metabolism, and spleen enlargement
Parts Used
Dried fruiting spikes, roots
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Katu
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha, Teekshna
- Virya: Anushna (mildly warm)
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Bioavailability enhancer, stimulates digestive fire (Agni), dilates bronchioles, and clears mucus
Precautions
Avoid in hyperacidity, acute gastritis, and hot summer seasons in high doses
Interesting Facts
Increases bioavailability of other botanicals; classical formulation Trikatu contains Pippali, ginger, and black pepper