Piper longum Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Piper longum Linn.belongs to Piperaceae, family.
The Arabic Name for this herb is Dar-Filfil.
The English Names for this herb are Dried Catkins, Long Pepper.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Filfil Daraz, Mughan, Pipal Kalan, Piplamul, Pipli, Pipri.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Piper longum Linn. are Abortifacient, Alterative, Anti-epileptic, Anti-flatulent, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Calorific, Carminative, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Errhine, Expectorant, Resolvent, Rubefacient, Stimulant, Stomach Tonic, Vermifuge.
Indications
The Indications of Piper longum Linn. are Colic, Flatulence, Loss of Appetite, Phlegmatic Affections, Splenomegaly.
The Indications of Oil of Piper longum Linn. are Sciatica, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Paralplegia.
The Indications of Fruit of Piper longum Linn. are Brain Ailments, Hiccup, Catarrhal Fever, Emphysema, Paraplegia, Hoarseness, Coryza, Epiphora, Flatulence, Spleen Enlargement, Epilepsy, Neuralgia, Asthma, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Cough, Fever, Colic, Biliousness, Bronchitis, Catarrh.
The Indications of Root of Piper longum Linn. are Arthritis, Sciatica, Sexual Debility, Gout, Lumbago.
No Contra Indication information is available for Piper longum Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Piper longum Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Piper longum Linn. is used in the preparation of Anqaruya-i-Kabir, Basliqun-Kabir, Hab Asgand, Hab Hiltit, Itrifal Fauladi, Jawarish Basbasa, Jawarish Filafali, Jawarish Jalinus, Jawarish Ood Shirin, Jawarish Safar Jali Qabiz, Jawarish Zar'uni, Ma'jun Filasfa, Ma'jun Izaraqi, Ma'jun Khadar, Safuf Longa compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 1.000g - 2.000g | N/A |
| Fruit | | N/A |
Herb's Description
Piper longum Linn.. An aromatic, slender climber; stems creeping, jointed and become attached to other plants. Leaves 5-9 cm long and 3-5 cm wide, subacute entire, glabrous, cordate with broad rounded lobes at the base. Spikes pedunculate and upright; male larger and slender; female 1.3-2.5 cm long and 4-5 mm in diam; fruits yellowish-orange, ovoid, sunk in fleshy spike
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in India, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka.. Occurs commonly in hotter parts of above countries.
Odor: The odor of Fruit of Piper longum Linn. is Aromatic
Taste:
Fruit: Pungent Pepper-like
Substitutes
No information regarding Piper longum Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Piper longum Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Piper longum Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
In excessive doses it may cause abortion,headache,decrease eye sight,may cause oligospermia and may produce harmful effects in warm temperament individuals.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Piper longum Linn.. (work in progress)