Pippali

 Pippali( पीपल)

Botanical name - Piper longum

Family - piperaceae

पर्याय-  मगधी, चपाला, कोल

Eng. Name -long Piper

MORPHOLOGY - An aromatic slender climber.

Chem. Compo -Caryophyllene

गुण-लघु, स्निग्ध

रस -कटु

विपाक - मधुर

वीर्य-उष्ण

कर्म -वात स्लेष्म हर

आमयिक प्रयोग- उदर, प्लिहारोग, ज्वार, कुष्ठ, प्रमेह, गुल्म, अर्स, सुल, अमवात

प्रयोज्यांग - फल, मूल

HOW TO USE PIPPALI:

1. Pippali Powder
a. Take ¼ -½ teaspoon of Pippali Powder.
b. Add honey and make a paste.
c. Apply on the affected area.
d. Wash thoroughly with fresh water.

विशिष्ट योग- पिप्पलियासव, पिप्पलियादीघ्रीत, पिप्पलियादी लेह

Pippali is an essential herb used in various Ayurvedic medicines. The roots and fruits of Pippali are used for its medicinal purposes. Fruits of this plant are slight yellow to orange in color and pungent in taste.

Pippali is an effective home remedy in managing cough and cold. Swallowing Pippali powder along with honey after lunch and dinner helps release mucus from the air passages due to its expectorant property, thus allowing the patient to breathe easily. It’s consumption might also help promote weight loss by improving the body’s metabolism. 

BENEFITS OF PIPPALI

What are the benefits of Pippali for Cholera?

MODERN SCIENCE VIEW

Although there is not enough scientific evidence available, Pippali has been traditionally used to manage cholera[4][7][9][10].

What are the benefits of Pippali for Epilepsy?

MODERN SCIENCE VIEW

Pippali contains a component that acts as a sedative and helps to manage seizures in epilepsy[4][8][15][16].

What are the benefits of Pippali for Asthma?

MODERN SCIENCE VIEW

Pippali contains certain compounds that have anti-asthmatic property. It may be beneficial in managing bronchial asthma in children[4][10-12].

AYURVEDIC VIEW

According to Ayurveda, Pippali helps to control the symptoms of asthma and provides relief in case of breathlessness. The main doshas involved in asthma are Vata and Kapha. The vitiated ‘Vata’ combines with the deranged ‘Kapha dosha’ in the lungs causing obstruction in the respiratory passage, resulting in difficulty in breathing. This condition is known as Swas Roga (asthma). Pippali is very useful in asthma because it has decongestant, bronchodilator, and expectorant activities due to its Kapha balancing property.

Tips:

1. Take 2-3 pinches of Pippali powder.

2. Swallow it with honey after lunch and dinner to manage the symptoms of asthma.

 Benefits of Pippali for Inflammation of Airways (Bronchitis)

Modern Science View:

Although there isn't enough scientific evidence, Pippali has been traditionally used to manage chronic bronchitis.

Ayurvedic View:

If you have cough-related problems like bronchitis, Pippali can be a helpful remedy. In Ayurveda, bronchitis is known as Kasroga, caused by poor digestion resulting from poor diet and incomplete elimination of waste. This leads to the formation of Ama, toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion, in the form of mucus in the lungs, which causes bronchitis. Pippali has Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. It reduces Ama and expels excessive mucus from the lungs, thus providing relief from the symptoms of bronchitis.

Tips:

1. Take 2-3 pinches of Pippali Powder.

2. Swallow it with honey after lunch and dinner to manage the symptoms of bronchitis.

Benefits of Pippali for diarrhea 

MODERN SCIENCE VIEW:

Although there is not enough scientific evidence available, Pippali may be useful in managing diarrhea due to its antidiarrheal properties.

AYURVEDIC VIEW:

In Ayurveda, diarrhea is known as Atisar. It is caused by improper food, impure water, toxins, mental stress, and weak digestive fire. All these factors aggravate Vata, which brings fluid into the intestine from various tissues in the body and mixes with the stool, resulting in loose, watery motions or diarrhea. Pippali powder can help control diarrhea because it has Vata balancing properties and improves the digestive fire due to its Deepan (appetizer) properties, which help control unusual motion frequency.

Tips:

1. Take 2-3 pinches of Pippali powder.

2. Swallow it with honey after lunch and dinner to control diarrhea.

Benefits of Pippali

What are the benefits of Pippali for headache?

Modern Science View

Although sufficient scientific evidence is not available, Pippali may be useful in managing headaches [4][9].

Ayurvedic View

Pippali may provide relief from headaches associated with the common cold. This type of headache is mainly due to excess Kapha. A paste of Pippali powder helps to reduce headaches due to its Kapha balancing nature when applied to the forehead.

Tips:

1. Take ½ -1 teaspoon of Pippali powder or as required.

2. Make a paste with water and apply it to the forehead.

3. Leave it for at least 1-2 hours or until the headache subsides.

What are the benefits of Pippali for toothache?

Ayurvedic View

Pippali helps to reduce toothaches when Pippali powder is rubbed on the gums and teeth. According to Ayurveda, the mouth acts as the seat of Kapha dosha, and an imbalance in Kapha dosha might lead to several dental problems like a toothache. Pippali helps to manage toothaches due to its Kapha balancing nature.

Tips:

1. Take ¼-½ teaspoon of Pippali powder.

2. Mix it with ½-1 teaspoon of honey to make a paste.

3. Rub the teeth once or twice a day to manage a toothache.