Often referred to as Indian Pepper, Long Pepper is a vine that is cultivated for its spicy fruit. In contrast to the shorter Indian black pepper, this one tastes a lot hotter. The first mention of long pepper is in the ancient Ayurvedic texts where its many uses and benefits are well described.

The benefits

The benefits and uses would make a long list actually. It has been used in the treatment of asthma, water retention, diabetes, skin problems, digestive problems and many more. The mode of usage is direct – by consuming it via food. It can also be consumed with other ingredients. Long Pepper does wonders in the case of chronic bronchitis and Bronchial asthma. It is also the best immune modulator.
It has been proven that some chemicals extracted from long pepper have the power to help cure tuberculosis. Also, certain other chemicals extracted from it have proven to help with the expansion of the coronary arteries. Long Pepper powder is used to control the expansion of the spleen and can also cure piles, anemia and wet cough.

Benefits to the liver

A notable application of this wonderful ‘fruit’ is in the treatment of liver ailments. Long Pepper has been long known for its ability to protect the liver and can also manage liver toxicity and can keep jaundice away.

How can it be consumed?

Incorporating a sufficient amount of Long Pepper in the diet is the easiest way to go about it. Many love it for its hot flavor. A product of ours named ‘Herbs and Honey’ has Long Pepper as one of its ingredients. It tastes great and we’ve been only hearing good things about it from our customers. Order some today, if you haven’t had it already!
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