SCIENTIFIC NAME:  Piper longum

FAMILY:  Piperaceae

SHORT DESCRIPTION 

Pippali has a sweet and tangy flavour. When you put it on your tongue, it gives you a warm feeling. Piperine is a substance found in Indian long pepper. Piperine may be able to combat parasites that may infect humans. It also appears to alter the lining of the gut. This modification helps some medications and other compounds are taken orally to be more effectively absorbed by the body. Their flavour is comparable to that of black pepper but more complex.

USES/BENEFITS/DISEASES 

 

• Improves liver and spleen functioning.
• Cardioprotective agent.
• Improves oral health.
• Aids gut functioning.
• Helps in healthy weight management.
• Relives respiratory disorders
• Promotes good sound sleep.
• Reduces menstrual cramps and pain.
• Relieve muscle aches and swelling.
• Cures sudden fever and infections

PRECAUTIONS/ SIDE EFFECTS

 

• Diabetes sufferers should only take neem under medical supervision since it lowers blood sugar levels.

HOW TO USE 

 

• To cure skin disorders, mix equal parts neem powder and water. Apply directly to the afflicted area. Wait for it to dry before washing it off.
• To cure intestinal worms, take a 20 ml decoction made from a handful of leaves on an empty stomach for three days.
• To cure dandruff or ringworm, apply a decoction made from a handful of leaves to the scalp one hour before bathing.
• To treat eczema, take 10 mL of leaf juice with honey.
• Wounds and sores are healed by applying a heated paste made from the leaves to the afflicted area.