PIPALA (PIPER LONGUM)
Nepali Name: पिपला (PIPALA)
Scientific Name: Piper longum
Hindi Name: पिपला (PIPALA)
Traditional Uses:
1. Stomachic: Helps in promoting digestion and improving appetite.
2. Laxative: Acts as a mild laxative, aiding in relieving constipation.
3. Anthelmintic: Used to expel or destroy parasitic worms in the digestive system.
4. Carminative: Alleviates flatulence and prevents the formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract.
5. Bronchitis: Traditionally employed in managing symptoms of bronchitis.
6. Abdominal Pains: Provides relief from abdominal discomfort and pain.
7. Alterative: Acts as an alterative, supporting overall health and well-being.
8. Fever and Cold: Used to alleviate symptoms associated with fever and cold.
9. Asthma: Employed in traditional medicine for managing asthma symptoms.
10. Urinary Discharges: Used to regulate and normalize urinary discharges.
11. Tumors: Traditionally believed to have properties beneficial for managing tumors.
12. Piles: Used in the treatment of hemorrhoids or piles.
13. Insomnia: Helps in promoting sleep and managing insomnia.
14. Jaundice: Employed in the traditional treatment of jaundice.
15. Gout and Rheumatism: Used to alleviate symptoms associated with gout and rheumatism.
Process of Use:
1. Stomachic and Laxative:
• Consume PIPALA in the form of powder or decoction before meals to enhance digestion.
• For laxative effects, mix PIPALA powder with honey and take it in the morning.
2. Anthelmintic:
• Take PIPALA powder with warm water to expel intestinal worms.
3. Carminative:
• Use PIPALA in cooking to prevent gas formation and aid digestion.
4. Bronchitis and Asthma:
• Inhale steam with PIPALA decoction to ease respiratory issues.
• Consume PIPALA with honey to soothe bronchial discomfort.
5. Abdominal Pains:
• Prepare a PIPALA decoction and drink it for relief from abdominal pains.
6. Fever and Cold:
• Take PIPALA decoction with ginger and honey to reduce fever and cold symptoms.
7. Urinary Discharges:
• Consume PIPALA decoction to regulate urinary discharges.
8. Tumors and Piles:
• Apply PIPALA paste topically on tumors.
• Take PIPALA powder with buttermilk for piles.
9. Insomnia:
• Consume PIPALA powder with warm milk before bedtime.
10. Jaundice:
• Mix PIPALA powder with amla juice and consume it to aid in jaundice treatment.
11. Gout and Rheumatism:
• Apply PIPALA oil externally on affected joints.
• Consume PIPALA decoction to manage symptoms of gout and rheumatism.
