Pippali

Pippali

Latin Name:

Piper longum

Family:

Piperaceae

Name in Different Language:

  • Sanskrit: Pippali
  • Hindi: Pippli

Pharmalogical Actions:

  • Antitussive: It may act as an antitussive agent, helping to suppress coughing[i].
  • Digestive Stimulant: Piper longum can stimulate digestion by increasing gastric acid secretion and promoting gastrointestinal motility[ii].
  • Antioxidant: It possesses antioxidant properties, helping to scavenge free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body[iii].
  • Anti-inflammatory: Piper longum exhibits anti-inflammatory effects, which can help alleviate inflammation and associated symptoms[iv].
  • Analgesic: It has analgesic properties, meaning it can help alleviate pain and discomfort[v].
  • Antimicrobial: Piper longum has antimicrobial properties, which make it effective against certain bacteria, fungi, and viruses[vi].
  • Immunomodulatory: It can modulate the immune system, potentially enhancing immune function[vii].

Therapeutic Dose:

  • 1 – 3 gms of Powder

Reference

[1] Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India: Part – 1 Volume – 1; Monograph no. 4. Published by Dept. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India

[2] Ragaroobine, A. “The Pharmacological Usage of Panchadeepakini Chooranam for Respiratory Ailments.” International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research (2023): 43-50.

[3] Saleem, Aisha, et al. “Therapeutic role of Piper Nigrum L (Black Pepper) and pharmacological activities.” Scholars International Journal of Biochemistry 5.1 (2022): 15-21.

[4] Archana, D., M. Dixitha, and K. S. Santhy. “Antioxidant and anti clastogenic potential of Piper longum L.” Int J Appl Pharm 7.2 (2015): 11-14.

[5] Guo, Ziyan, et al. “Anti-inflammatory and antitumour activity of various extracts and compounds from the fruits of Piper longum L.” Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 71.7 (2019): 1162-1171.

[6] Dhargawe, Nikhil, et al. “Evaluation of Analgesic, Anti‑Inflammatory, and Antipyretic Activity of Piperine: An Experimental Study.” Pharmacognosy Research 12.2 (2021).

[7] Saraf, Aparna, and Amit Saraf. “Phytochemical and antimicrobial studies of medicinal plant Piper longum Linn.” International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research 6.2 (2014): 213-222.

[8] Subramaniam, Kanmani, et al. “Review on potential antiviral and immunomodulatory properties of Piper Longum.” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. Vol. 1145. No. 1. IOP Publishing, 2021.

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