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Indian Long Pepper Fruit

Fruit of Piper longum. Small elongated pepper fruit with a hot, pungent, warm and slightly sweet flavor. Known as pippali in Ayurveda. Its fruit and root are used in Ayurvedic medicine and as a spice in foods.

Traditionally used for

Indigestion, Cough, Congestion

Potential benefits

Supports digestion, respiratory comfort, circulation, and warming of the body; traditionally used for liver health, appetite stimulation, and to help reduce swelling with antiparasitic properties.

Ingredients

Indian Long Pepper Fruit / Pippali (Piper longum)

Origin

India, South Asia

How it is traditionally prepared

¼–½ tsp crushed fruit per 8 oz hot water, steep 5–10 min, 1 cup daily. Best used in blends rather than at high doses.

Cautions and who should avoid it

May irritate reflux or ulcers. Piperine can alter medication absorption and may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulants. Avoid medicinal amounts during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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