Peepli | Long Pepper | Pippali |Magha Pippli

Peepli (Piper longum) – A Classical Ayurvedic Herb

📜 Reference: Bhav Prakash Nighantu (Haritakyadi Varga)

Names in Different Languages:

• Sanskrit: Pippali, Krishna, Magadhi
• Hindi: Peepli, Lambi Mirch
• English: Long Pepper
• Tamil: Thippili
• Telugu: Pippallu
• Kannada: Hippali
• Malayalam: Thippali
• Marathi: Pimpali
• Gujarati: Pipari
• Bengali: Pipul
• Punjabi: Magha Pippli

Ayurvedic Properties (As per BPN):

✔ Rasa (Taste): Katu (Pungent)
✔ Guna (Quality): Laghu (Light), Tikshna (Sharp), Snigdha (Oily)
✔ Virya (Potency): Ushna (Hot)
✔ Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect): Madhura (Sweet)
✔ Dosha Effect: Balances Vata & Kapha, may slightly increase Pitta

Therapeutic Uses:

🔹 Deepan-Pachan: Improves digestion & appetite
🔹 Shwas-Kasa: Effective in asthma, bronchitis & cough
🔹 Agnivardhak: Boosts metabolism & helps in weight management
🔹 Krimighna: Acts as a natural anti-parasitic
🔹 Rasayan: Rejuvenates the body & enhances immunity

Usage & Dosage:

• Powder (Churna): 1-3 grams daily with honey, ghee, or warm water
• Decoction (Kashayam): For respiratory & digestive health
• In Formulations: Used in Trikatu Churna, Chyawanprash, and other Ayurvedic medicines