No. 016Botanical
Piper longum
Root
Botanical
Pippali mool
The root of long pepper, used to support digestion and the liver.
- Botanical name
- Piper longum
- Also known as
- Long pepper root, Pipla mool
- Part used
- Root
- Evidence
- Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5
- Body systems
- Liver
In tradition
Pippali mool is a digestive stimulant in classical formulations and appears in liver tonics.
In research
Contains piperine and related alkaloids.
Strength of evidence
Traditional use Evidence level 1 of 5Documented in classical texts or long practice. Not yet tested in clinical trials. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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