The Medicinal Properties and Uses of Long Pepper

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Piper Longum or Long Pepper is a slender, aromatic, climbing vine found mostly in India. It has a pungent and sweet taste and has been valued since ancient times as a spice and seasoning.

Not only is Piper Longum used as a spice, but it has medicinal qualities as well. The herb has nerve depressant and antagonistic effects on electro-shock and chemo-shock seizures as well as other muscular spasms. It also has analgesic, tonic, stimulant and carminative properties. The oil extracted from Piper Longum has antibacterial properties.

Long pepper also has medical uses and benefits. It is most commonly used to treat respiratory infections such as cough, bronchitis and asthma. It can also be used to treat stomachaches, diseases of the spleen and tumors. When applied externally, it soothes and relieves muscular pains and inflammation.

Piper Longum also helps stimulate the appetite and dispels gas from the intestines. An infusion of long pepper root is used after birth to induce the expulsion of the placenta.

In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Piper Longum enjoys the reputation of being a good rejuvenator. Long used as a spice, long pepper is generally regarded as safe. However, it’s best to consult healthcare professionals before using Piper Longum as a treatment for your condition.

(Source: Herbalremedies.com, http://www.herbalremedies.com)