Piper Longum, commonly known as Pipali is particularly used for diseases of the respiratory tract. It is used for bronchitis, stomach ache, and diseases of spleen. It also improves appetite. It is also used in gout and lumbago. It is an aphrodisiac, powdered long pepper administered with honey will relieve cough, cold, asthma hoarseness and hiccup. A combination with other herbs is useful in colic and flatulence besides cough and coryza. It is a good appetizer. It is useful in sciatica and paraplegia and is a preparation used for cough and cold. The science of ayurveda classifies this herb as a potent rejuvenative herb that has strong anti-ageing and aphrodisiac effects on the body and is widely used for treating diabetes, asthma, indigestion, cough and cold.