Long Pepper (Piper Longum) Whole Pepper Tincture

Both are liquid extracts of the same Piper longum whole pepper; only the solvent differs. This tincture uses organic alcohol at 48% by volume with vegetable glycerin and water, the classic conventional method that yields a super-concentrated extract with a long shelf life. The alcohol-free version is a glycerite made with vegetable glycerin and crystal clear water instead, for those who prefer to avoid alcohol. Choose the tincture for a traditional alcohol-extracted format; choose the glycerite if you prefer no alcohol. The botanical inside is identical.

No. Long pepper (Piper longum) and black pepper (Piper nigrum) are two different species in the same genus, and they even look different: black pepper is dried into the familiar round peppercorns, while long pepper is used as a whole small fruiting spike, like a little dried catkin. Long pepper, known in Ayurveda as Pippali, has a hotter, sweeter and more complex flavor than black pepper. We sell both, plus several other members of the pepper genus, and we label each by botanical name and plant part so there is no confusion: this page is Long Pepper (Piper longum, whole pepper); we also carry Black Pepper / Peppercorn (Piper nigrum, fruit), Cubeb (Piper cubeba, fruit), Hai Feng Teng (Piper kadsura, stem) and Kava Kava (Piper methysticum, root). They are related but different species and parts, and not interchangeable.

Shake well before use. Use the number of drops and the frequency shown on the label, in a little water, tea or juice, or as directed by your practitioner. Long pepper has a warm, pungent, slightly sweet taste that many people prefer to mix into juice. Because this is an alcohol tincture, adding it to a little water softens the taste. Do not exceed the suggested serving, and see the safety notes below. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

Long pepper is a culinary spice and is considered low in toxicity at normal culinary and supplement doses, but there are two important cautions. First, do NOT use during pregnancy: studies indicate long pepper can be embryotoxic and teratogenic and may stimulate uterine contractions, and it has been linked to lower birth weight; avoid during nursing as well. Second, long pepper is rich in piperine, which can slow the liver's breakdown of certain medications and raise their levels in the blood (examples studied include propranolol, theophylline and rifampicin), so if you take any medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Do not use high doses (more than about 5 grams a day) for long periods; keep to the suggested serving. If you have a medical condition, talk with a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children. This tincture contains 48% alcohol by volume and should be stored in a cool, dark place. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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