Thippali | Pippali | Long pepper

Description

Thippali | Pippali | Long pepper

Thippali/Pippali is the name given to the Asian variety of the so-called long pepper (from the Latin – piper longum linn). This is a rare climbing perennial plant found in India’s warmest regions as well as the central Himalayas. The plant’s fruits resemble small, narrow cones with a distinct scent and a powerful flavour. It is frequently confused with black pepper. Both have a very similar flavour

Benefits

• Although pippali is spicier and more fragrant than black pepper.
• Can be used to treat and prevent colds, coughs, laryngitis, bronchitis, and asthma.
• Pippali is exceptionally efficient against a variety of bacterial infections, particularly when taken as an essential oil.
• It is a necessary component in over 320 traditional ayurveda and herbal remedies.
• Long pepper is commonly used in the preparation of non-vegetarian dishes such as Biryanis, kababs, and other dishes.
• Long pepper is a common ingredient in vegetable pickles.
• Thippili, also known as Pippali, offers a number of health benefits, including the ability to cure ailments and boost immunity.

Different Names

• Long Pepper, Indian Long Pepper
• Hindi: Pipli
• Marathi: Pimpli
• Tamil: Tippili
• Malayalam: Tippali
• Telugu: Pippallu
• Kannada: Hippali, Tippali
• Konkani: Pipli
• Urdu: Pipul
• Gujarati: Pipari