Medicinal Pippali/Thippili

Long pepper (Piper longum) is a precious medicinal fruit perfect for the welfare of the digestive and the respiratory systems. The pungent pepper fruits are stuffed with a myriad of medicinal benefits to our body. Traditionally long Pepper is used to treat indigestion, cough and throat pain. Long pepper has beneficial effects on respiratory diseases like chronic bronchitis, asthma, dyspnoea, etc. Pippali acts as a good appetizer and is also good for intestinal problems like constipation and stomach aches. Long pepper along with salt can alleviate toothaches. Thippili augments the thyroid hormone levels in blood and ensures bioavailability of nutritional compounds. Long pepper has useful antibiotic and antiseptic properties. Pippali can also be used as a carminative to fight flatulence.