Pippali Powder 100g (USDA Certified Organic) - Piper longum
Pippali is a powerful rejuvenating herb that strengthens and nourishes the body. It is a close relative of the common table spice, black pepper, and is similarly pungent and heating. Pippali stimulates metabolism, burns toxins and helps maintain a healthy digestive environment, by eliminating harmful bacteria and pathogens and supporting the natural intestinal flora upon which healthy digestion depends. However, it is not only helpful to the GI tract, but the metabolic activities of the body as a whole. It encourages the breakdown and expulsion of accumulations of toxins and fats throughout the body. In particular, it is an excellent tonic for the lungs, supporting clear and comfortable breathing. It is a natural expectorant that breaks down phlegm and mucus in the lungs and encourages their expulsion. Pippali's stimulating properties encourage proper circulation while its detoxifying effects purify the blood. This helps to support the immune system and the regeneration of tissue throughout the body. This also greatly eases liver function, as it purifies and detoxifies the liver while also supporting its digestive and purifies functions in the body. It is also used in many Ayurvedic formulations in small amounts to encourage proper assimilation of the herbs. Ayurvedic Energetics: Rasa (taste): pungent Virya (action): heating Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for vata and kapha, may increase pitta.