Sheetal Chini, also known as Cubeb Pepper, is a unique Ayurvedic spice known for its refreshing, cooling effect on the body. Often used in traditional formulations, it resembles black pepper but offers a milder and more aromatic profile. It's well-known for its positive effects on the respiratory system, urinary tract, and digestive health.
At Farm Ayurveda, our Sheetal Chini is organically sourced and carefully dried to retain its essential oil content. With its balancing properties and distinct taste, it’s a prized ingredient in herbal remedies for detoxification, inflammation, and vitality.
Sheetal Chini has been used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine for centuries. Native to Java and Indonesia, it found its way into Indian traditional systems due to its versatile health uses. It was historically traded along spice routes and became a prominent herbal remedy for respiratory infections, urinary complaints, and digestive discomfort. Its name "Sheetal" (cooling) reflects its ability to pacify excessive heat in the body.
| Product Name | Sheetal Chini |
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| Origin | India |
| Family | Piperaceae |
| Binomial name | Piper cubeba |
| Color | Brown to dark brown |
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| Taste and Smell | Mildly pungent with a cooling, camphor-like aroma |
| Quality | Cooling, pungent, aromatic; pacifies pitta and kapha |
| Nutrients | Rich in essential oils, flavonoids, and antioxidants |
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| Minerals | Iron, calcium, potassium, manganese |
| Vitamins | B-complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3), Vitamin C |
| Protein | Around 5–6% |
| Fats | Low fat; contains volatile oils like cubebin and cineole |
Used in herbal teas and decoctions for detox and digestion.
Ground and added to Ayurvedic churnas and formulations.
Beneficial in cooling herbal oils and pastes.
Used in respiratory tonics and capsules.
Traditionally chewed for mouth freshness and throat relief.
Acts as a cooling agent for the body.
Helps relieve respiratory issues like cough and asthma.
Promotes urinary tract health.
Aids in digestion and reduces bloating and flatulence.
Possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Useful in treating oral and throat infections.
Supports liver detoxification and metabolic balance.
Strengthens immunity and clears excess heat.