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Ayurvedic Dravya · Spice · — kcal / 100g

Long pepper Pippali

Also known as: pipli

Trikatu member and classical rasayana for the respiratory tract; unusual sweet vipaka makes it less drying than black pepper.

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Long pepper — Ayurvedic Spice & USDA Nutrition

Long pepper — Rasa: Pungent · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Strongly Pacifies (-2) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Strongly Pacifies (-2)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Pungent
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Oily, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 2
Seasons & Timing
Varsha, Hemanta, Shishira, Vasanta · Morning

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Trikatu member and classical rasayana for the respiratory tract; unusual sweet vipaka makes it less drying than black pepper.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Pinch of powder with honey for congestion; in dals and kitchari as a deeper alternative to black pepper.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Haritakyadi varga; Charaka Samhita (rasayana chapters).

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • honey for kapha and congestion
  • trikatu
  • warm milk (classical vardhamana usage)

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: high pitta
  • Contraindication: pregnancy (medicinal doses)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Long pepper

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1/4 tsp (0g):

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