Long pepper is also known as pippali and is a very unique spice to have in your arsenal. It is the fruit of the piper lognum and unlike many other fruits and spices, it is more beneficial to your health when it is still unripe. It is dried under the sun, in slight shade, and then used. This pepper, also called Indian long pepper, is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. It has various health benefits.
Indian long pepper, or pippali, is rich in alkaloids, beta sitosterol, and analgesic. It also has a ton of eugenol, glycosides, piperine, resins, sugar, saturated fat, essential oil, volatile oil, piplartine, myrcene, terpenoids, quercetin, triacontane, and sylvatine. These are all essential nutrients and compounds that contribute to the better functioning of your entire system.
Indian long pepper has a ton of health benefits. It is good for diabetics as it helps control the sugar levels in the blood. It prevents liver ailments from occurring, such as jaundice. It can fight against bacterial infections and is good for weight loss as well. It is a known aphrodisiac and can bring back vitality and your libido into the bedroom. It is also a good cure for erectile dysfunction and cramps. It improves skeletal health. Indian long pepper is also known to help during menstruation and can make the cycle easier for women. It stimulates the flow of oxygen in the body. It can also relieve chronic headache and toothache. It is a good remedy for cholera and epilepsy. It can be used to speed up the recovery from a cough or cold and also reduces fever. It helps with indigestion and is a good remedy for diarrhea.It also helps with asthma.
