Long Pepper (Pippali)

Modern description

Long pepper is a potent herb used to stimulate digestion, enhance metabolism, and support respiratory health.

Purpose

Used in preparing oil enemas.

Indications

• Cough, cold, asthma, indigestion, loss of appetite, obesity, inflammation, Ama (undigested toxins), respiratory disorders, low metabolism, chronic diseases.

Classical indications

• Kasa (cough)
• Shwasa (asthma)
• Gulma (abdominal lump)
• Arsha (hemorrhoids)
• Meha (diabetes)
• Pliha (splenic disorders)
• Kushtha (skin diseases)
• Udara (ascites)
• Shula (colic)
• Ajirna (indigestion)
• Aruchi (anorexia)
• Jwara (fever)

Karma

• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Rasayana (rejuvenative)
• Vata-Kapha Shamaka (pacifies Vata and Kapha)
• Shvasahara (relieves asthma)
• Kasahara (relieves cough)
• Pranavahasrotas Shodhana (cleanses the respiratory system)
• Aphrodisiac

Key ingredients

• Pippali fruit
• the quantity is the full dose.

Adult dose

1-3 grams per day, divided into 2-3 doses. Varies based on specific formulation and individual digestive capacity (Agni). Start with a lower dose and gradually increase as tolerated.

Pediatric dose

250mg - 500mg per day

Preparation steps

• Harvest mature fruits of Piper longum just before ripening.
• Dry the fruits under the sun or in a well-ventilated area until they are completely dried.
• Grind the dried fruits into a fine powder.

Toxic ingredients

• ['Astringents that counteract the benefits of emesis']

Safety contraindications

• ['Astringents that counteract the benefits of emesis', 'Active peptic ulcer disease', 'Severe Pitta disorders', 'Hypersensitivity to Piper species']