Pepper- long is an herb native to India. It is mainly cultivated in West Bengal, Karnataka and Kerala region of India.
Pepper-long is a member of Piperaceae plant family. This is an Aromatic climber with perennial roots. The leaves are broad at the base. The spikes, especially male spikes are larger and slender. The flowers bloom in August to September. The fruits are yellowish orange in color.
Usage:
This herb is also used as spice. Pickles are made from the fruits. The fruits are useful for bronchitis and other respiratory problems. The roots are very good tonic and useful in treatment of insomnia. The fruits and the roots are useful as Ayurvedic herbal medicine.
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Gujarati: Lindi pipar (roots are known as Ganthoda)
Marathi: Pippali
Bengali: Pipul
Kannada: Hippali
Tamil & Malayalam: Tippali
