| Form | Whole |
| Variety | Badi Pipli (Large) |
| Certification | FSSAI, ISO, USDA Organic, India Organic, NPOP, GMP |
| Part of Plant | Fruit (Pippali) |
| Stem Presence | Stem-Cut |
| Packaging Size | 50 kg |
| Moisture Content | < 10% |
| Origin | Assam |
| Botanical Name | Piper longum |
| Admixture | < 0.5% |
Native of Natural offers Premium USDA Certified Organic Dried Long Pepper (Piper longum), known in Ayurveda as Organic Pippali. This ancient and highly valued spice and herb is distinct from black pepper and is a fundamental component of the famous Ayurvedic blend Organic Trikatu.
Our Organic Long Pepper is sourced from certified organic cultivation, ensuring the growing, harvesting, and drying processes adhere strictly to the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) standards. This guarantees a clean, potent product, rich in the active pungent compound Piperine, and highly regarded for its traditional uses in supporting organic respiratory and digestive health.
Botanical & Technical Details
| Specification | Detail |
| Botanical Name | Piper longum L. |
| Ayurvedic Name | Organic Pippali / Organic Pipli |
| Common Name | Organic Dried Long Pepper, Organic Indian Long Pepper |
| Certification | USDA Certified Organic (also typically NPOP certified) |
| Plant Part Used | Whole Dried Unripe Fruit Spikes (Catkins) |
| Processing Method | Organic Hand-Harvesting, Drying (under Organic Processing Guidelines) |
| Processing Type | 100% Pure Organic Spice/Herb |
| Appearance | Small, cylindrical, woody, wrinkled flower spikes, typically 1-3 cm long; dark brown to black. |
| Aroma/Taste | Sharp, pungent, intensely peppery heat with sweet, earthy, and musky notes. |
| Grade | Organic Spice Grade / Organic Ayurvedic Grade |
| Key Components | Piperine, Piperlongumine, Essential Oils. |
| Moisture Content | $leq$ 10% |
| Forms Available | Whole Dried Spikes (most common), or Fine Powder (Churna). |
| Packaging | Bulk sealed sacks or drums with inner poly liners. |
Key Health & Functional Benefits (Organic Focus)
- Certified Organic Purity: Guarantees cultivation and processing free from synthetic chemicals.
- Organic Respiratory Tonic: Its warming nature supports organic respiratory function, helping to manage coughs, colds, and congestion by clearing mucus (Kapha).
- Organic Digestive Stimulant (Deepana): A potent herb that stimulates Agni (digestive fire), improving appetite and relieving indigestion.
- Organic Bioavailability Enhancer (Yogavahi): Piperine is known to enhance the absorption and efficacy of other herbs and nutrients.
Applications in Various Industries
- Organic Ayurvedic Medicine: Essential component of Organic Trikatu; used in numerous organic traditional remedies for respiratory and digestive tonics.
- Organic Spice & Culinary: Used in organic curries, soups, and traditional organic spice blends.
- Organic Nutraceuticals: Raw material for Organic Long Pepper Extracts standardized to Piperine, used to enhance the bioavailability of various organic supplements.
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