College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Pippali Herbal Powder (Piper longum)

This close relative to black pepper is a famous respiratory and digestive tonic.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

A close relative of black pepper, this pungent rejuvenative acts to stimulate the respiratory and digestive systems.* Pippali is one of the main ingredients in trikatu, one of the most famous Ayurvedic formulas.

Preparation: Pippali is frequently brewed and served in warm milk as a popular Ayurvedic tonic (rasayana). Others sprinkle it directly on food for taste and as a digestive. Mix pippal with honey and use to warm and coat the back of throat. It may be simply brewed in a tea as well.

Dosage: 1/8tsp 2/x day.

4oz is approximately one month's supply.

Metabolic Nature of Pippali

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Pippali
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Rubefacient

RUBEFACIENT

An herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Cardiac Tonic

CARDIAC-TONIC

Strengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Pippali

  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Rubefacient, Cardiac-tonic, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Rubefacient, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Vasodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Rubefacient, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Vasodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Rubefacient, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Vasodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Cardiac-stimulant, Rubefacient, Blood-tonic, Digestive, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins

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  • Saffron

    Saffron has these Actions in Common

    Emmenagogue, Cardiac-tonic, Galactagogue, Blood-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Galactagogue, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Immune-calming, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Galactagogue, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Emmenagogue, Rubefacient

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Emmenagogue, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Immune-calming, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Marjoram

    Marjoram has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Digestive, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Immune-calming

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  • Caraway Seeds

    Caraway Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Immune-calming, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Pippali

  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Vasodilator

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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  • Trikatu

    Trikatu has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Rubefacient, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Osha

    Osha has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Pushkaramoola

    Pushkaramoola has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming

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  • Yogaraj Guggulu

    Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant

    LEARN MORE

  • Belly breathing

    Belly breathing has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Pippali Impact Report

The reports shared below are part of an educational assignment completed by students at the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda. These represent subjective experiences intended to help students explore principles of Ayurveda through personal observation. In each report below, students ate the selected food for 3 days and self-reported these effects. See other food & herb reports at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Pippali affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your ear temperature?

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12
8
4
0
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HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your sweat quantity?

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0
0
0
22
16
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of your skin?

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12
9
6
3
0
0
0
9
0
12
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of your tongue body?

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18
12
6
0
1
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0
14
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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9
3
5
4
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More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 38 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your appetite/hunger?

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0
0
0
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25
5
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your digestion speed?

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0
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1
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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

TOXINS

How did Pippali affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your stool smell?

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3
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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0
2
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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of your tongue coating?

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18
12
6
0
8
1
2
1
27
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your throat soreness?

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9
5
1
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More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your urine smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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1
0
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3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your sweat smell?

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21
14
7
0
0
1
31
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your acne?

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5
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1
20
0
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your freckles/moles?

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10
5
0
0
21
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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16
12
8
4
0
4
0
0
0
1
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
16
No Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of the lower eye lid?

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15
10
5
0
0
0
21
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

HYDRATION

How did Pippali affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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0
2
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the dryness of your skin?

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13
10
7
4
1
5
2
14
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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16
12
8
4
0
0
18
3
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the cracks on your tongue?

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18
12
6
0
2
7
27
3
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Pippali affect your ear pressure?

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17
13
9
5
1
4
15
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your congestion?

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9
6
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1
8
12
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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12
9
6
3
0
0
10
11
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Pippali affect your energy levels?

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0
0
0
26
12
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your muscle tension?

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1
10
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0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your anxiety?

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22
6
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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the stillness of your tongue?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

DIGESTION

How did Pippali affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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5
0
2
12
21
4
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your appetite/hunger?

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24
18
12
6
0
0
0
9
25
5
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

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8
4
0
1
0
15
4
1
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your digestion speed?

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18
12
6
0
4
23
11
1
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

TONGUE

How did Pippali affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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27
21
15
9
3
5
4
29
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 38 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the stillness of your tongue?

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26
20
14
8
2
3
27
9
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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16
12
8
4
0
2
18
17
2
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the cracks on your tongue?

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24
18
12
6
0
2
7
27
3
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of your tongue body?

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24
18
12
6
0
1
24
0
14
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of your tongue coating?

30
24
18
12
6
0
8
1
2
1
27
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

STOOL

How did Pippali affect your stool smell?

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3
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14
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your stool consistency?

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Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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16
12
8
4
0
1
2
15
18
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your stool color?

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12
6
0
7
0
4
3
25
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your stool lightness?

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5
0
1
15
19
3
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

URINE

How did Pippali affect your urine clarity?

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8
0
0
33
6
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your urine smell?

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32
24
16
8
0
0
1
33
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your urine lightness?

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32
24
16
8
0
0
3
33
3
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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28
21
14
7
0
0
2
31
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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16
8
0
1
0
35
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

SWEAT

How did Pippali affect your sweat smell?

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28
21
14
7
0
0
1
31
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your sweat quantity?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
0
22
16
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

SKIN

How did Pippali affect your acne?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
20
0
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the dryness of your skin?

16
13
10
7
4
1
5
2
14
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of your skin?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
0
9
0
12
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your freckles/moles?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
21
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

EYE

How did Pippali affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

20
16
12
8
4
0
4
0
0
0
1
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
16
No Change
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the color of the lower eye lid?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
0
21
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
18
3
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

ENT

How did Pippali affect your ear temperature?

20
16
12
8
4
0
5
16
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your congestion?

15
12
9
6
3
0
1
8
12
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your ear pressure?

21
17
13
9
5
1
4
15
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your throat soreness?

21
17
13
9
5
1
2
16
3
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
10
11
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

SYSTEMIC

How did Pippali affect your muscle tension?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
10
21
7
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your anxiety?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
11
22
6
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your temperature?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
1
8
21
9
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your energy levels?

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24
18
12
6
0
0
0
26
12
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 39 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

HEART

How did Pippali affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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16
12
8
4
0
1
0
18
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your heart rate?

15
12
9
6
3
0
0
0
9
12
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

How did Pippali affect your heart rhythm?

20
16
12
8
4
0
3
17
1
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 21 REPORT ID:94 (2021-01-17 - 2022-04-03)

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (approximately 500 mg to 1 gram) per day, taken with warm water, honey, or ghee or as directed by your practitioner.
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See contraindications below.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Pippali may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Pippali may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Pippali, also known as long pepper (Piper longum), is a medicinal herb used for its various health benefits. However, there are some contraindications and precautions to be aware of:

Pregnancy - Pippali should be avoided during pregnancy as it may cause uterine contractions and lead to complications.

Gastrointestinal Issues - Pippali can be quite potent and may irritate the gastrointestinal tract. It could worsen symptoms like acidity, heartburn, or ulcers. Those with a sensitive stomach or digestive issues should use it cautiously.

Blood Thinners - Pippali has mild blood-thinning properties, which may enhance the effects of anticoagulant or blood-thinning medications like warfarin or aspirin. If you are on such medications, it is important to consult a healthcare provider before using Pippali.

Low Blood Pressure - Pippali may lower blood pressure. Those with hypotension or on medication for high blood pressure should be cautious, as it may cause blood pressure to drop too low.

Liver Disease - Since Pippali is metabolized in the liver, people with liver conditions should be cautious or avoid it unless under medical supervision.

Sensitivity to Spices - People who are sensitive to strong spices or have conditions like gastritis or peptic ulcers should avoid Pippali as it may aggravate the symptoms.

Interference with Medications - Pippali can interact with some medications, including those for diabetes, as it may lower blood sugar levels. If you are on diabetes medication, it's important to monitor your blood sugar levels closely.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Pippali. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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