INDIAN LONG PEPPER
Bi Ba, Bi Bo, Jaborandi Pepper, Kana, Langer Pfeffer, Lindipipper, Long Pepper, Magadhi, Magdhi, Pimienta Larga, Pimenta-Longa, Piper longum, Pippali, Pippli, Poivre Long, Poivre Long d’Inde, Poivrier Long, Poivrier Long d'Inde, Poivre Long Indien, Ushana.<br/><br/>
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Headache.
- Toothache.
- Asthma.
- Bronchitis.
- Cholera.
- Coma.
- Cough.
- Diarrhea.
- Epilepsy.
- Fever.
- Stomachache.
- Stroke.
- Indigestion.
- Menstrual disorders.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & Safety
There isn't enough information to know if Indian long pepper is safe for use as a medicine.Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Indian long pepper during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Interactions
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
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Phenytoin (Dilantin) interacts with INDIAN LONG PEPPER
Indian long pepper might increase how much phenytoin (Dilantin) the body absorbs. Taking Indian long pepper along with phenytoin (Dilantin) might increase the effects and side effects of phenytoin (Dilantin).
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Propranolol (Inderal) interacts with INDIAN LONG PEPPER
Indian long pepper might increase how much propranolol (Inderal) the body absorbs. Taking Indian long pepper along with propranolol (Inderal) might increase the effects and side effects of propranolol (Inderal).
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Theophylline interacts with INDIAN LONG PEPPER
Indian long pepper can increase how much theophylline the body absorbs. Taking theophylline along with Indian long pepper might increase the effects and side effects of theophylline.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of Indian long pepper depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Indian long pepper. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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- Bano G, et al. Effect of piperine on bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of propranolol and theophylline in healthy volunteers. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 1991;41;615-7. View abstract.
- Ghoshal S, Prasad BN, Lakshmi V. Antiamoebic activity of Piper longum fruits against Entamoeba histolytica in vitro and in vivo. J Ethnopharmacol 1996;50:167-70. View abstract.
- Khajuria A, Zutshi U, Bedi KL. Permeability characteristics of piperine on oral absorption-an active alkaloid from peppers and a bioavailability enhancer. Indian J Exp Biol 1998;36:46-50. View abstract.
- Shah AH, Al-Shareef AH, Ageel AM, Qureshi S. Toxicity studies in mice of common spices, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark and Piper longum fruits. Plant Foods Hum Nutr 1998;52:231-9. View abstract.