Hindi Name : Pippali Sanskrit Name : Pippali
English Name : Long Pepper
Latin Name : Piper longum Linn Pennel
A slender aromatic climber having flowers in solitary spikes forming small red berries sunken in solid fleshy spike. The spike is tremendously used in Ayurveda for the
preparation of number of formulations.
Application
Long pepper finds a wide range of applications in Ayurveda. It is used as a "Rasayana" in the treatment of respiratory disorders and also as an important constituent in
digestive formulations. Ayurveda uses it as an ingredient of Trikatu (three pungent herbs). Individually long pepper is used in correcting digestive disturbances and
minor respiratory ailments. Trikatu is an important constituent in many Ayurvedic formulations. Experimental studies suggest that Trikatu increases bioavailability of the
substances administered along with them.
Chemical Composition
The fruits contain volatile oil, resin and alkaloids piperine and piperlonguminine.
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