Pipalli
Pipalli
Pippali (Piper longum) is an essential herb used in Ayurvedic medicine which belongs to the family Piperaceae. The roots and fruits of pippali are used for its medicinal purpose. Fruits of this plant are oval shaped and are orange and yellowish in color and pungent in taste. Major chemical constituents include Brachyamide A, Brachyamide B which are responsible for treating respiratory disorders, promotes digestive fire, and works as aphrodisiac. It is also useful in asthma, cough, diabetes, piles, spleen disorders and endotoxins [1-3].
What are the synonyms of Pipalli?
Piper longum, Long Pepper, Pipal, Pipli, Lendi Peepar, Dantakapha, Gonamika, Granthika, Granthikam, Kagophale, Kanamula, Pipoli, Pimpli, Piplee, Videhee, Modi, Argadi
What is the source of Pipalli?
Plant Based
Benefits of Pipalli
Ayurvedic View
Pippali is very effective in case of mucus and cold conditions in the lungs like Asthma. Pippali has decongestant, bronchodilator, and expectorant due to its Kapha balancing property. Pippali helps to rejuvenate the lungs and gives relief who are prone to a frequent cough and cold due to its Rasayana(rejuvenating) action.
Ayurvedic View
Pippali helps to cure bronchitis because it is very effective in case of mucus and cold conditions in the lungs. It enhances vasodilatation and blood circulation to the lungs and also having decongestant, bronchodilator, and expectorant action due to its Kapha balancing properties.
Ayurvedic View
Pippali helps to cure cough because it is very effective in case of mucus and cold conditions in the lungs and also having decongestant, bronchodilator and expectorant action due to Kapha balancing properties, Pippali has good result in a cough and cold when it gives with honey because Pippali also gives rejuvenating effect on lungs due to its Rasayana(rejuvenating) property.
Ayurvedic View
Pippali is a powerful stimulant for the digestive system. It is found to have benefits against indigestion, diarrhea, gastric problem and stomach pain due to Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. These properties help to cure diarrhea and other gastric problem by improving Pachak Agni(digestive fire) and also helps to the intestine for better absorption.
Ayurvedic View
Pippli helps to reduce fever because it to treat a mild fever by removing the ama due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive). Pippli also help to boost immunity which helps to fight against infection and reduce fever because of Rasayana(rejuvenating) property.
Ayurvedic View
Pippali is a powerful stimulant for the digestive system and helps to cure indigestion due to Pachan (digestive) properties. Pippli is also used to improve appetite and to treat heartburn, intestinal gas due its deepen Deepan (Appetizer) quality.
How effective is Pipalli?
Insufficient evidence
Asthma, Cholera, Cough, Diarrhoea, Epilepsy, Fever, Headache, Indigestion, Inflammation of the airways (bronchitis), Pain relief, Stroke, Toothache
Precautions when using Pipalli
General
Ayurvedic View
Consult your doctor before taking pippali if you have hyperacidity and gastritis since it has Anuushna (Mild hot) potency.
Other Interaction
Modern Science View
Pippali may increase the absorption of Phenytoin. So it generally advisable to consult your doctor before taking Phenytoin[4].
Modern Science View
Pippali may increase the absorption of Propranolol. So it generally advisable to consult your doctor before taking Propranolol[4].
Modern Science View
Pippali may increase the absorption of Theophylline. So it generally advisable to consult your doctor before taking Theophylline[4].
Pregnancy
Ayurvedic View
Consult your doctor before taking Pippali during pregnancy.
Recommended Dosage of Pipalli
- Pipalli Churna - 4-8 pinch twice a day
- Pipalli Capsule - 1-2 capsules twice a day
- Pipalli Tablet - 1-2 tablet twice a day
How to use Pipalli
1. Pippali Churna
a. Take 4-8 pinch of Pippali churna.
b. Swallow it with honey or milk after lunch and dinner.
2. Pippali Capsule
a. Take 1-2 Capsule of Pippali.
b. Swallow it with water after lunch and dinner.
3. Pippali Tablet
a. Take 1-2 tablet of Pippali.
b. Swallow it with water after lunch and dinner.
a. Take 4-8 pinch of Pippali churna.
b. Swallow it with honey or milk after lunch and dinner.
2. Pippali Capsule
a. Take 1-2 Capsule of Pippali.
b. Swallow it with water after lunch and dinner.
3. Pippali Tablet
a. Take 1-2 tablet of Pippali.
b. Swallow it with water after lunch and dinner.
Benefits of Pipalli
Ayurvedic View
Pippali helps to cure a headache due to Tikshna(sharp) and Vata balancing properties because of these properties Pippali also shows anti-bacterial activities. For controlling headache, make a paste of Pippali powder with water and apply on the forehead.
Ayurvedic View
Pippali helps to reduce a toothache due to its Tikshna(sharp) and Vata balancing properties because of these properties Pippali also shows anti-bacterial activities. For reducing toothache take a little amount of Pippali powder on your palm and add some of the honey to make a paste. Now, rub your teeth with this paste.
How effective is Pipalli?
Insufficient evidence
Headache, Toothache
1. Insect bite
A paste of Pippali also reduces poisonous effects of an insect bite when applied on the affected area.
A paste of Pippali also reduces poisonous effects of an insect bite when applied on the affected area.
Precautions when using Pipalli
Allergy
Ayurvedic View
Use Pippali paste with water or honey if you have hypersensitive skin since it has Anuushna (mild hot) potency.
Recommended Dosage of Pipalli
- Pipalli Powder - ½ - 1 teaspoon or as per your requirement
How to use Pipalli
1. Pippali Powder
a. Take ¼ -½ teaspoon of Pippali Powder.
b. Add honey and make a paste
c. Apply on affected area.
d. Wash thoroughly with fresh water.
a. Take ¼ -½ teaspoon of Pippali Powder.
b. Add honey and make a paste
c. Apply on affected area.
d. Wash thoroughly with fresh water.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Major chemical constituents present in Pippali include volatile oil, resin, piperin, piperlongumine, piperlatin, Brachyamide A, Brachyamide B, brachystine, sterols, glycosides, which are responsible for treating respiratory disorders, promotes digestive fire, and works as aphrodisiac.
Modern Science View
Pippali is available in the market in various forms such as
1. Churna
2. Capsule
3. Tablet
They are available in the market under various brands such as Tansukh, Patanjali, Dr Wadke, Herbal hills , Gopala Ayurveda, Divya. You can choose the brand and product according to your liking and requirement.
1. Churna
2. Capsule
3. Tablet
They are available in the market under various brands such as Tansukh, Patanjali, Dr Wadke, Herbal hills , Gopala Ayurveda, Divya. You can choose the brand and product according to your liking and requirement.
Modern Science View
Since Pippali is hot in potency so it can lead to heartburn and acidity. It is generally advised to take pippali with cautious if you have stomach ulcers[5].
References
Disclaimer
The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional.