Benefits & Uses of Long Pepper (Piper longum)

Indian long pepper has a ton of health benefits & Uses.

• Whole, dried long pepper spikes can be used in marinades, stews and roasts.
• Put them in vegetable pickles (fresh or dried).
• Use them in soups the same way you might use a bay leaf.
• You can also steep them in tea with honey. Yum!
• A food processor or coffee grinder can be used to grind whole catkins into ground pepper. Break up the spikes into several pieces before grinding.
• It is good for diabetics as it helps control the sugar levels in the blood.
• Long pepper prevents liver ailments from occurring.
• It can fight against bacterial infections and is good for weight loss as well. It is a known aphrodisiac and can bring back vitality and your libido into the bedroom.
• Long pepper is also good for erectile dysfunction and cramps. It improves skeletal health.
• Indian long pepper is also known to help during menstruation and can make the cycle easier for women. It stimulates the flow of oxygen in the body. If you are suffering from chronic headache and toothache, use long pepper.
• Long pepper can be used to speed up the recovery from a cough or cold and also reduces fever. It helps with indigestion and is a good remedy for diarrhea. It also helps with asthma.