Pippali

• Pippali (long pepper) is a medicinal and aromatic plant from the family of the pepper plants. The fruits of the pepper plant are used. It is similar to black pepper, but is gentler on the stomach.
• Long pepper stimulates the appetite and strengthens the Agni.
• Pippali soothes vata and kapha. Since Pippali is sweet, it slightly increases pitta. Pippali can be consumed like ginger in a reasonable amount, by people with dominant pitta characteristics or who like spicy food.

Recommended use:

• Take 0,5 - 1 g twice daily (0.5 teaspoons = 1 g), sprinkle on ghee, honey or take with jaggery or over a meal.