Botanical name: Piper longum L.
Other name: Indian long pepper or pippali
Piper longum, known as pippali, holds a prominent place in various Ayurvedic treatment regimens. It serves as a significant rasayana, particularly beneficial for individuals managing asthma. The extract is a key component of trikatu, employed to address digestive issues, and proves especially valuable for individuals with pitta imbalances.
Medicinal Uses:
- Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
- Antioxidant
- Antimicrobial
- Anticancer
- Anti-parkinsonian
- Anti-stress
- Nootropic
- Anti-epileptic
- Anti-hyperglycemic
- Hepatoprotective
