Pippali for Respiratory Health
Pippali is considered the queen of spices to rejuvenate the respiratory system.
Pippali is the term applied to the fruit of piper longum also called long pepper.
Its sweetness gives it is rejuvenating properties and its oiliness make it less drying and heating as black pepper.
Pippali is one of the only heating and penetrating substances that can kindle the Agni (digestive fire) without aggravating pitta.
Pippali is the term applied to the fruit of piper longum also called long pepper.
Its sweetness gives it is rejuvenating properties and its oiliness make it less drying and heating as black pepper.
Pippali is one of the only heating and penetrating substances that can kindle the Agni (digestive fire) without aggravating pitta.
It is a spice used for healthy circulation, strengthens the reproductive functions, supports a healthy liver and spleen but its celebrated powers lie in the ability to rejuvenate the lungs and respiratory system (pranavaha srotas).
Its Ayurvedic actions are:
1. Stimulates Agni - digestive fire
2. Benefits breathing, useful in Asthma
3. Mitigates fevers
4. Shirovirechana - clears toxins from the head
5. Rasayana – rejuvenation
Try this recipe, to strengthen your respiratory system and reduce cough.
Ingredients:
2 tsp of pippali powder
1 glass of milk
4 glasses of water
1 tsp of raw sugar (optional)
How to make it:
Add the pippali powder to the boiling milk
Stir well
Add the water
Bring to boil and reduce the quantity to 1 cup
Filter the decoction
Raw sugar can be added for taste.
3-4 teaspoons of this drink taken for 5 days, 3 x daily to rejuvenate and strengthen your lungs and helps to relieve cough.
Please note that Pippali should not be taken over a long period of time, best to consult your Ayurvedic practitioner.
For more information or book an Ayurvedic Skype consultation you are welcome to email info@lakshmiayurveda.com.au
With love your Lakshmi Team
Its Ayurvedic actions are:
1. Stimulates Agni - digestive fire
2. Benefits breathing, useful in Asthma
3. Mitigates fevers
4. Shirovirechana - clears toxins from the head
5. Rasayana – rejuvenation
Try this recipe, to strengthen your respiratory system and reduce cough.
Ingredients:
2 tsp of pippali powder
1 glass of milk
4 glasses of water
1 tsp of raw sugar (optional)
How to make it:
Add the pippali powder to the boiling milk
Stir well
Add the water
Bring to boil and reduce the quantity to 1 cup
Filter the decoction
Raw sugar can be added for taste.
3-4 teaspoons of this drink taken for 5 days, 3 x daily to rejuvenate and strengthen your lungs and helps to relieve cough.
Please note that Pippali should not be taken over a long period of time, best to consult your Ayurvedic practitioner.
For more information or book an Ayurvedic Skype consultation you are welcome to email info@lakshmiayurveda.com.au
With love your Lakshmi Team