PIPPALI POWDER

Description

ABOUT PIPPALI (PIPER LONGUM)

SANSKRIT / INDIAN NAME: PIPPALI, MAGADHI, KANA, USHANA, PIPAL, PIPAR

Pippali (Piper longum) was originated during the time of Samudra Manthan. When Vasistamuni son was ceased, by which he was depressed so he wished to have more progeny and he consumed fruit Pippali by which he was wised with more progeny. So the name Pippali came to that fruit.

Therapeutically, the drug Pippali covers the large number of clinical management where Pippali is employed in various forms and formulations in addition to a single drug as well as a component of a Trikatu comprising (Shunthi, Maricha, Pippali), trio-pungent drug group occupying significant role in therapeutics of indigenous system of medicine. Pippali acts as a Rasayana and its use as a ‘Vardhamana pippali’ is well appreciated for the purpose of Rasayana.

Long pepper (Piper longum), sometimes called Indian long pepper (pipli), is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning.

Long pepper has a taste similar to, but hotter than, that of its close relative Piper nigrum.

Pippali is a very diverse essential in the world of Ayurvedic medicine. The name itself means “to drink and digest,” enlightening one of its main benefits: Increasing the digestion and burning toxins. As an herb or a culinary spice, Pippali is commonly used to treat a wide range of disorders from coughs, colds, and congestion to digestive issues, reproductive issues, and even mental imbalances.

Pippali powder is obtained by pounding the pippali fruit.

SYSTEMIC CLASSIFICATION OF PIPPALI

• Kingdom: The Plant kingdom (Plantae)
• Sub group: Phenerogamae
• Phylum: Spermatophyta
• Class: Dicotyledons
• Division: Monochlamydeae
• Order: Micro Embryae
• Family: Piperacae
• Genus: Piper
• Species: Piper longum

AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES OF PIPPALI

• Rasa (Taste): Katu (Pungent)
• Guna (Quality): Snigdha (oily), Laghu (light), Teekshna (Strong piercing)
• Veerya (Energy): Ushna (mild heating)
• Vipak (Post digestive effect): Madhur (Sweet)
• Karma (Effect on body): Kapha-Vata shamak, but excessive use may aggravate the pitta humor.

INGREDIENTS OF PIPPALI POWDER

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PIPPALI POWDER

• Cleanses the blood (alterative)
• Increases digestion {Treats Manda Agni (low fire)}
• Reduces gas and bloating
• Detoxifies the body
• Rejuvenative (especially for the lungs).Treats cough, asthma, and hiccups
• Treats respiratory infections and disorders
• Reduces fever
• Benefits anemia
• Treats skin disorders, Beautifies the complexion
• Reduces hemorrhoids
• Anti-parasitical
• Anti-microbial
• Benefits liver, gallbladder, and spleen issues
• Treats menstrual disorders such as amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea
• Reduces Vata Nervous System disorders (anxiety, fear, worry, etc.)
• Enhances the memory and intellect (medhya)
• Useful in arthritis (especially gout and Rheumatoid arthritis)
• Increases circulation
• Increases sperm mobility
• Increases the sexual potency (both men and women); treats impotence, low libido, and premature ejaculation
• Useful in weight loss therapy
• Benefits sciatica
• Benefits insomnia
• Useful in epilepsy
• Reduces tumor formation
• Enhances the actions of other herbs when taken together (Yoga Vahi)

HOW TO USE PIPPALI POWDER?

Pippali has a wide variety of health benefits and therefore there is a wide range of methods for taking this herb. A simple way to get Pippali in the daily regimen is to use it in place of black pepper (or in addition to) and add it to any savory dish.

BENEFITS OF PIPPALI POWDER IN COMMON DISORDERS

1. For allergies, coughs, colds, congestion

Take 1/4 tsp. turmeric, 1/4 tsp. ginger and 1/8 tsp. Pippali. Mix in 1/4 cup of warm water and add 1 tsp. of raw, local honey. Wash down with warm water. Take upon wakening and again between 2-4 p.m.

2. For fever or flu

Mix 1/4 tsp. of pippali in 1 cup of tulsi, turmeric and ginger tea. Add 1 tsp. honey. Take 3 times daily during fever or flu.

3. For hemorrhoids

Take 1/2 cup of homemade yogurt with 1/4 tsp. pippali and a pinch of turmeric. Take this daily after breakfast and again after dinner.

4. For menstrual disorders

Take 2 tsp. of organic aloe vera juice and 1/8 tsp. pippali; mix in 1/2 cup of warm water. Take this 3 times daily before meals.

5. For clear skin

Take 2 tsp. of organic aloe vera juice, 1/4 tsp. turmeric and 1/8 tsp. pippali; mix in 1/2 cup of warm water. Take 3 times daily with meals.

6. For low libido (men)

Take 1 tsp. of ghee, 1/8 tsp. pippali and 1/2 tsp. Ashwagandha. Mix in 1/4 cup of warm water. Take 3 times daily before meals.

7. For low libido (women)

Take 1 tsp. of ghee, 1/8 tsp. pippali and 1/2 tsp. Shatavari. Mix in 1/4 cup of warm water. Take 3 times daily before meals.

CLASSICAL REFERENCE

DOSAGE

1/4th to half twice daily with plain water after meals.

PRODUCT INFO

• Package Type: Herbal Powder.
• Package Quantity: 100 grams Bottle.
• This product is free from chemicals, preservatives, yeast, pesticides, microbes, heavy metals, fillers, starch, raw powders etc.

ADVANTAGES OF USING PIPPALI POWDER BY PLANET AYURVEDA

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• Only pure herbal powders and no other chemicals or preservatives are used in the preparation of this herbal formulation.
• For ensuring better results, only pure herbs are used.
• Planet Ayurveda offers only quality product at reasonable and competitive prices.
• Testing of the medicine is not done on animals.

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