Piper Longum / Thippili / Long Pepper

Long pepper is scientifically known as Piper longum which belongs to the Piperaceae family. It is well-known for its medicinal properties, which are mostly used in the Ayurvedic system. Long pepper is a much-branched, slender, aromatic, perennial climber that is grown in the rainforests, shady places, among bushes, along streams, evergreen, semi-evergreen forests, moist deciduous, plains, and wastelands.

It is also used as a spice in cooking that contains various nutrients like protein, carbohydrate, vitamin C, calcium, vitamin A, sodium, and fiber. In Ayurveda, it is used to treat respiratory problems, manage diabetes, boost sexual health, boost digestion, fight against bacterial infections, help to weight loss, fight insomnia.