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| Piper longum | |||
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| Name | |||
| Long Pepper | |||
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Piper longum |
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| Other Names | |||
| Long Pepper, Dried Catkins, Pippali, Pipal
Tippli, Pihal |
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| Parts Used | |||
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Action analgesic, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, carminative, expectorant. Uses Abdominal tumors Seed used in cough and throat pain. Root used in paralysis, epilepsy, and stiff joints. Both seeds and root are used for cough, rheumatism, leprosy, and consumption. The herb is also believed to improve vitality. |
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| Description | |||
| This climbing shrub is Indigenous to India and Sri Lanka. It is cultivated in other parts. | |||
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Infusion, powder, oil |
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| Safety | |||
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No information about the safety of this herb is available. |
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