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The tiny berries, which merge to a single, rod-like structure which
bears some resemblance to catkins (flowers of trees like hazelnut or
willow).
The content of piperine (about 6%) is slightly higher than in black
pepper.
The name in Bali is Guplikan
Medical use: It is valued for various feverish diseases, including
liver disorders with jaundice, and for migraine headache. In
Malaysia it is used as a postpartum tonic. It is a component of
digestive and sudorific (sleep-inducing) preparations. The roots are
chewed for toothache and the root decoction is used for digestive
disorders including stomach ache. It is included in many tonics, and
it is used to disperse liver congestion. |
