A traditionally recognized medicinal pepper

Long pepper is known to stimulate the appetite, warm the digestive system, reduce bloating, and improve the bioavailability of other active ingredients. It is also used to calm coughs, clear the airways, and act as a mild nervous system tonic.

Description

Elongated, rough fruits measuring 2 to 5 cm, dark brown to black in color, with a warm, peppery, and slightly sweet aroma. Tangy and penetrating flavor, without excessive burning.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Long pepper, Java pepper, Indian pepper
• Latin name: Piper longum
• Family: Piperaceae
• Part used: Whole fruit (kitten)
• Form: Whole bulk
• Origin: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
• English name: Long pepper
• German name: Langer Pfeffer
• Name in Spanish: Pimienta larga
• Name in Italian: Pepe lungo
• Name in Arabic: الفلفل الطويل

Main virtues

Digestive stimulant, warming, expectorant, carminative, nervous system tonic, activator of the absorption of active ingredients (piperine).

Main constituents

Piperine, piperlongumine, essential oils (β-caryophyllene), lignans, resins, alkaloids.

Use and dosage

• Infusion or decoction: 1 crushed fruit for 200 ml of water, infuse for 10-15 minutes – up to 2 times a day.
• Ayurvedic formulation: Often used with ginger (Zingiber officinale) and black pepper in Trikatu .
• Culinary use: grated or ground in stews, sauces, curries and broths.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Do not exceed the recommended doses: noticeable heating effect.
• Not recommended in cases of ulcers, gastric hyperacidity or acute digestive inflammation.
• Caution in pregnant or breastfeeding women (occasional use only, under specialist advice).

History and traditional use

Known since ancient times, long pepper was once more sought after than black pepper in Europe. In India, it remains a key ingredient in tonic, digestive, and respiratory preparations. It is used to "awaken the digestive fire" ( Agni ) and as a catalyst for other natural remedies. It is also used in ancient Tibetan and Persian remedies.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or opaque pot for professional bulk.
• Storage: dry, away from light and humidity.
• Shelf life: 18 to 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 0904.21.90.00

Sources and references

• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Poivre_long
• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Charaka Samhita (Classical Ayurveda)
• Tibetan and Unani Pharmacopoeias

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