Pipla (Long Pepper)

Scientific Name: Piper longum

Family: Piperaceae

Parts used: Roots and Fruits 

Major constituents: Alkaloids piperine, piperlongumine, piperlonguinine and methyl-dihydrostigmasterol

Uses: Roots are carminative, useful in bronchitis, abdominal pains and diseases of spleen. Fruits are used and medicine and spices. These are used to relieve from cold, cough, asthma and hoarseness

Distribution in Nepal: 200-800m, East to West