Indian long pepper

Scientific name of Indian long pepper: Piper longum

Name of Indian long pepper in different languages:

Sanskrit: Pippaly, Krushna

Hindi: Peepaly

Malayalam: Thippaly തിപ്പലി, Pippaly പിപ്പലി, Sugandamaricham സുഗന്ധമരിചം

Plant description of Indian long pepper:-

Indian long pepper (Piper longum) is a flowering climber vine, that resembles with black pepper plant, leaves are dark green, heart-shaped, perennial, arranged alternately, ovate-oblong, aromatic, 6.5 cm to 9.0 cm long, flowers are male and female, borne on different plants, Fruit is long, dark green it turns red, when ripe, dried fruits are black color. It is one inch in diameter seeds are contained in a fleshy berry, 2.5 mm long. propagation- stem cutting can plant to prepare new plants.

Leaf Arrangement

Shape-Heart shaped	Margin-Entire	Venation-Cross venulated

Useful plant parts:

Root, seed

Medicinal uses:

It is a good rejuvenator, stimulates the appetite, and expels intestinal gas, stimulant, and carminative, used in the treatment of constipation, gonorrhea, paralysis of the tongue and diarrhea, cholera, malaria, viral and hepatitis.

Medicinal properties and uses of Indian long pepper 

1. Digestive Aid: It is believed to stimulate digestion, improve appetite, and alleviate digestive disorders.
2. Respiratory Support: Indian long pepper may help with respiratory conditions like coughs, colds, and asthma.
3. Anti-Inflammatory: It is used for its potential to reduce inflammation and ease joint pain.
4. Antioxidant Properties: Indian long pepper is rich in antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress.
5. Thermogenic Effect: It is thought to have a warming effect on the body, aiding in metabolism.
6. Immune Support: Some studies suggest that it may support the immune system.
7. Traditional Aphrodisiac: In some cultures, it is used for its potential to enhance libido and sexual health.
8. Nervous System Health: It is believed to have calming effects on the nervous system.

Chemical contents:

Piperlongumine, peppeyartin, pepparin, steroid

Indian long pepper is used as an ingredient in many Ayurvedic medicines like-