Spices

Gol Pipli

Gol Pipli

Gol Pipli

Gol Pipli, also known as Pippali Mool, is the root of the Long Pepper plant. It is a highly regarded herb in Ayurveda for its powerful effects on the respiratory and digestive systems. Known for its warming nature, Gol Pipli helps balance vata and kapha doshas and is often used in herbal formulations to promote metabolism, immunity, and lung strength.

Description

At Farm Ayurveda, we source and process Gol Pipli with utmost care to preserve its natural properties. Its adaptogenic and carminative actions make it a trusted remedy in traditional healing systems, especially for treating colds, indigestion, and general weakness.

History

Gol Pipli has been used in Ayurvedic medicine since ancient times. It was prominently featured in classical texts like Charaka Samhita for treating respiratory disorders, fevers, and digestive ailments. Derived from the root of Piper longum, this herb was traded along with other pungent spices for its medicinal value and was a key component in rejuvenation therapies like “Trikatu” and “Chyawanprash.”

Specification

Product Name Gol Pipli
Origin India
Family Piperaceae
Binomial name Piper longum (root)

Features & Characteristics

Color Brown to dark brown
Taste and Smell Pungent, earthy aroma with spicy taste
Quality Warming, stimulant, digestive; balances vata & kapha

Ingredients

Nutrients Alkaloids (piperine), essential oils, glycosides
Minerals Iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese
Vitamins Vitamin C, small amounts of B-complex vitamins
Protein Approx. 4–6%
Fats Low in fat; contains volatile oils

Uses of Gol Pipli

Used in Ayurvedic churnas and decoctions for digestion.

Included in respiratory tonics and rasayanas.

Added to herbal preparations for appetite and metabolism.

Boiled with water for home remedies for cough and cold.

Often blended with honey or ghee for internal healing.

Benefits of Gol Pipli

Enhances respiratory function and lung health.

Improves digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Acts as a natural expectorant and decongestant.

Stimulates appetite and metabolism.

Strengthens immunity and resistance to infections.

Provides relief in asthma, bronchitis, and sinusitis.

Detoxifies the body and supports liver function.

Rejuvenates reproductive and nervous systems.