Long Pepper

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Also known as:  Indian Long Pepper;  Pipalli

 

Description

Long Pepper is an Herb used in (as one of the three Herbs that comprise the Ayurvedic formulation named Trikatu).

 

Botanical Name

 Piper longum

 Long Pepper is from the Piperaceae family.

 

Part Used

 Fruit

 

Health Benefits of Long Pepper

Immune System

 Long Pepper may inhibit or kill Entamoeba histolytica (the detrimental Protozoa that causes Amebiasis).  [1]

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