Piper Longum: Indonesian Long Pepper for Digestion, Metabolism & Medicine
- 30 Sep 2026 14:49 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Long pepper (Piper longum) is an ancient spice related to black pepper that has been used in traditional medicine systems across Asia, including Indonesia. The fruit contains piperine, piperlongumine, alkaloids, and essential oils that have attracted scientific interest for digestive and metabolic applications.
A review published in the journal Phytochemistry Reviews reported that Piper longum contains numerous bioactive compounds responsible for antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and metabolic-related activities. Piperine is considered one of the major compounds contributing to its biological effects.
One of the most recognized traditional uses of long pepper is supporting digestion. Similar to black pepper, piperine compounds may stimulate digestive enzyme activity and influence nutrient absorption.
Long pepper has also been investigated for its potential role in metabolism. Piperine has attracted attention because of its ability to influence the bioavailability of certain compounds and its interaction with metabolic pathways.
The pharmaceutical industry continues to explore Piper longum because of piperlongumine and related compounds.
These molecules are being investigated in laboratory studies for various biological activities.
Although traditionally used as a spice, concentrated long pepper extracts require caution. High-dose preparations may interact with medications and should be used responsibly.
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