Pipar Bada
Piper longum
Pipar Bada, or Long Pepper, is a perennial climbing vine valued in Ayurveda for its spicy fruit used to aid digestion, improve respiratory health, and enhance bioavailability of other herbs.
Quick Facts
Visit Information
Location
Forest edges, cultivated fields, home herbal gardens
Best Viewing Time
Perennial
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests
Lifespan
Long-lived perennial vine
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Ayurvedic churnas, medicinal syrups, culinary spice blends
Cultural Significance
Dried fruit spikes have a hotter, more complex taste than black pepper
Conservation Status
Cultivated in many parts of India
Did You Know?
Key ingredient in the Ayurvedic formula Trikatu
Used to enhance the absorption of other herbs
Fruits are harvested and dried before use
Valued for respiratory health support
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo