The Secret Healing Powers of Kandathippili

Botanical Name: Piper Longum

English Name:  Indian Long Pepper Powder

Tamil Name : கண்டதிப்பிலி / Kandathippili Podi

Hindi Name :  पिपरा / Pippali

Malayalam Name :  കട്ടുതിപ്പിലി / Kattuthippili

Telugu Name :  పిప్పలు / Pippalu

About Kandathippili (Indian Long Pepper):-

Thippili is famous throughout Tamil Nadu and is used extensively in home remedies. Long pepper has been used worldwide since ancient times, not only in Tamil Nadu. We use the dried fruits and the plant's roots in remedies. The fruits are called "Gundu Thippili" in Tamil, and the roots are called "Kandathippili in Tamil." Thippili is called Long Pepper (or) Indian Long Pepper in English, Pippali. Its botanical name is Piper Longum, and it is widely used in Ayurveda. Thippili is one of the three ingredients that make up the famous trikatu (thirikadugam in Tamil), which signifies its importance in Ayurvedic medicine. The key ingredient for Kandathippili Rasam | Long Pepper Rasam is Kandathippili. Arisi Thipili is the name of the fruit of the Long Pepper plant, while Kandanthippili is the term used for its root.

Long pepper has a taste, too, but it is hotter than peppercorns. Both Arisithippli and Kandanthippili have medicinal value. Tamil people traditionally used to keep Arisithippili ground readily. They would take a teaspoon of Arisi Thippili powder and mix it with honey to cure the stomach ache. Similarly, Kandanthippili is very good for boosting immunity. To learn more about the benefits of Thippili, refer to this article about long peppers. You can buy the roots and dried fruits from any Podhigai Herbs online or any local Ayurvedic shop.

Benefits of Kandathippili (Indian Long Pepper):-

• Post-delivery helps in digestion for the mother.
• It treats body ache, Colds and Cough 
• Kandathippili boasts powerful medicinal benefits, such as healing internal wounds and relieving colds and coughs.
• Incorporating black pepper into your diet can aid in weight loss, enhance digestion, alleviate cold and cough symptoms, increase metabolism, and address skin issues.