Also known as Pippali, Indian Long Pepper has been revered for its therapeutic benefits. As an effective carminative, the herb is one of the three major ingredients in an Ayurvedic digestive known as ‘Trikatu’.
Pippali is an ultimate remedy for all sorts of Kapha aggravating disorders like asthma, bronchitis, COPD, cough and cold symptoms. It provides relief from cough and congestion and also helps in removing phlegm deposits from the respiratory tract.
Imbued with potent anti-bacterial and anti-diarrhoeal properties, Pippali is extensively used for removing bacteria from the intestines that causes diarrhea and other intestinal infections.
With excellent carminative and digestive properties, Pippali even helps in treating a host of digestive woes. The potent anti-flatulent property reduces the formation of gas in the alimentary canal, thus reducing flatulence, bloating, constipation, and abdominal distension.
The exceptional hypoglycaemic property of pippali plays a significant role in assuaging the blood sugar levels of the body. The production of insulin from the β-pancreatic cells becomes active on taking pippali churna. It helps to reduce the breakdown of starch into glucose which in turn leads to low blood glucose levels.
Touted for its natural fat-burning properties, this aromatic spice effectively detoxifies the body by removing AMA toxins and reduces sudden hunger pangs and a craving for unhealthy foods.
Piperine is the major alkaloid found in Indian Long Pepper. Piperine is antipyretic, hypotensive and a central nervous system stimulant. As an antihypertensive and sedative, Indian Long Pepper is beneficial in treating insomnia.