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Organic Pippali / Long Pepper Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbadiet

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Pippali / Long Pepper is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for digestive upset, respiratory and cough complaints, boosting absorption of other supplements.Based on those ingredients, 896 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pippali. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Pippali / Long Pepper by Herbadiet

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This supplement contains one active ingredient: pippali (Indian long pepper). Piperine, the main active compound in pippali, is what drives both its traditional uses and its effects on how your body handles certain medications.

The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Indian Long Pepper's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports breathing, digestion, liver and lungs.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Dyspepsia, Liver disease, respiratory health — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Indian Long Pepper is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Bronchitis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Indian Long Pepper is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Asthma, Liver disease, Cough, Dyspepsia.

The evidence for pippali's effectiveness isn't well established in the data we hold. For bronchitis, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and liver disease, we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it works.

If you're considering it for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor about what the current science shows and whether it's the right choice for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Indian Long Pepper

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pippali is likely fine when used as a food spice, but concentrated supplements don't have strong safety data backing them. The main caution is that piperine can change how your body absorbs and processes other substances — which is why checking it against your medications matters.

Medicinal amounts during pregnancy are traditionally discouraged and not well studied, so avoid supplement doses if you're pregnant. There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding either, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this supplement if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Indian Long Pepper

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Indian Long Pepper.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 897 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your pharmacist or doctor if you're on any medications that go through the liver enzyme CYP3A4 — that covers a very broad range of common drugs. Also double-check if you take propranolol, theophylline, cyclosporine, blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, or sedatives like pentobarbital.

Piperine can alter how your body handles all of these.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Pippali may be worth a look if you're interested in traditional herbal support and you're not on medications that interact with it. However, because it affects how your liver processes a very large number of drugs, you'll want to check your exact medications first — ideally with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications, especially heart drugs, diabetes medications, blood thinners, or immunosuppressants, run them through the interaction checker on this page before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 22, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Pippali / Long Pepper, straight from the product label.

Brand Herbadiet
Barcode (UPC) 880639881405
Net contents 60 V-Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 22, 2022
DSLD ID 257957
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Pippali / Long Pepper by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
880639881405
IngredientAmount% DV
Pippali800 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Shell

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Label statements
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Formula

Herbadiet Long Pepper is made with certified organic pippali fruit. This full spectrum herb retains all the active constituents in nature intended balanced ratio. Encapsulating this goodness in our quick release, easy to swallow vegan capsules, guarantees you a premium quality nutritional supplement.

Formulation

Supports clear comfortable breathing Supports digestion & health metabolism Promotes healthy liver & lungs

Natural color variation may occur in this product

USDA Organic

100% natural Digestive & respiratory support

Non-GMO

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Free Of preservatives, binders, gluten, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, yeast

Every batch 3rd party lab tested

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Do not use if seal under the cap is broken or missing. Dietary supplement shouldn't be used as a substitute for a varied diet

Caution: If you are pregnant, breast feeding, or taking medications, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Not for medicinal use

Storage

Store in cool, dry place

Seals/Symbols

fssai Lic. No.: 20817018000147 Vcaps Plus GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Product

USDA Organic

General Statements

1% for the planet

License Number: 10018064001315

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for Use: Take 2 capsules twice a day, preferably with meals or as directed by your physician.

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Organic Pippali / Long Pepper by Herbadiet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Pippali / Long Pepper by Herbadiet

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Pippali

Interacts with
896 drugs
800 mg per serving

Indian long pepper (pippali) is a spice long used in Ayurvedic medicine and is best known for its piperine content, which may increase how well the bo...

Pippali monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose Shell. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Pippali / Long Pepper by Herbadiet Drug Interactions

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893 Moderate 3 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Pippali 896

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Pippali / Long Pepper with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Pippali14 drug types · 896 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that Indian long pepper extract inhibits platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, can reduce blood glucose levels. Monitor blood glucose levels closely. Dose adjustments might be necessary.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the effects and adverse effects of cyclosporine.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases the bioavailability of cyclosporine.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the effects and adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, inhibits CYP3A4.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Nevirapine (Viramune)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of nevirapine.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases the plasma concentration and systemic exposure of nevirapine. However, no adverse effects were associated with the elevated plasma levels of nevirapine.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
P-Glycoprotein Substrates

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase levels of P-glycoprotein substrates.
In vitro research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, can inhibit P-glycoprotein.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Pentobarbital (Nembutal)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the sedative effects of pentobarbital.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, can increase pentobarbitone-induced sleeping time.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Phenytoin (Dilantin)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of phenytoin.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases phenytoin serum levels and slows its elimination.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Propranolol (Inderal)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of propranolol.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, accelerates absorption and increases serum concentrations of propranolol.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Rifampin (Rifadin)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of rifampin.
Piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, seems to increase absorption and serum levels of rifampin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Theophylline

Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of theophylline.
A small pharmacokinetic study shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases serum concentrations and slows elimination of theophylline.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the effects and adverse effects of amoxicillin.
Evidence from animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases the plasma levels of amoxicillin when taken concomitantly.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase blood levels of carbamazepine.
A small pharmacokinetic study in patients taking carbamazepine 300 mg or 500 mg twice daily shows that a single 20 mg dose of purified piperine, which is a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases carbamazepine levels. Piperine may increase absorption by increasing blood flow to the GI tract, increasing the surface area of the small intestine, or by cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibition in the gut wall. Absorption was significantly increased by 7-10 mcg/mL/hour. The time to eliminate carbamazepine was also increased by 4-8 hours. Although carbamazepine levels were increased, this did not appear to increase side effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cefotaxime (Claforan)

Theoretically, Indian long pepper might increase the effects and adverse effects of cefotaxime.
Animal research shows that piperine, a constituent of Indian long pepper, increases the plasma levels of cefotaxime when taken concomitantly.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Pippali / Long Pepper, from the product label.

Herbadiet

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Name
Arkure Health Care
City
Haryana
State
India
Web Address
www.herbadiet.in
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Pippali / Long Pepper by Herbadiet: Common Questions

Does Organic Pippali / Long Pepper by Herbadiet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Pippali / Long Pepper has a known interaction with 896 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Pippali / Long Pepper contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take Pippali if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against taking medicinal amounts of pippali during pregnancy — supplement doses aren't well studied and are traditionally discouraged. If you're breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information either. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you in either situation.
What does pippali actually do?
Pippali (long pepper) has been used traditionally for respiratory and digestive support, but the evidence we have is insufficient to rate how well it works for conditions like bronchitis, asthma, or liver disease. Its main active compound, piperine, is known to affect how your body processes other medications.
Is this just the same as black pepper?
Pippali and black pepper are different plants, though they both contain piperine. The facts we have focus on Indian long pepper (pippali) specifically, so results may differ from what you'd get with black pepper or piperine alone.
What's in the capsule besides the pepper?
The capsule shell is made from vegetable cellulose — that's the only other ingredient listed. There are no added fillers or binders.
Can I take this with my blood thinner?
Pippali may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs, so this is one you need to check with your doctor or pharmacist about before starting. Don't stop your blood thinner on your own — get personalized advice first.
Does pippali have any documented side effects?
No adverse effects are documented in the data we hold. However, the main concern with this product is how it affects other medications you might be taking, not direct side effects from pippali itself.

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Sources & How We Checked

Organic Pippali / Long Pepper's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Indian Long Pepper 12 references
  1. Bano G, Amla V, Raina RK, et al. The effect of piperine on pharmacokinetics of phenytoin in healthy volunteers. Planta Med 1987;53:568-9. PubMed
  2. 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. PubMed
  3. Bhardwaj RK, Glaeser H, Becquemont L, et al. Piperine, a major constituent of black pepper, inhibits human P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 2002;302:645-50. PubMed
  4. Pattanaik S, Hota D, Prabhakar S, et al. Pharmacokinetic interaction of a single dose of piperine with steady-state carbamazepine in epilepsy patients. Phytother Res 2009;23:1281-6.
  5. Kasibhatta, R. and Naidu, M. U. Influence of piperine on the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine under fasting conditions: a randomised, crossover, placebo-controlled study. Drugs R.D. 2007;8(6):383-391. PubMed
  6. Mujumdar, A. M., Dhuley, J. N., Deshmukh, V. K., Raman, P. H., Thorat, S. L., and Naik, S. R. Effect of piperine on pentobarbitone induced hypnosis in rats. Indian J Exp.Biol. 1990;28(5):486-487.
  7. Panda, S. and Kar, A. Piperine lowers the serum concentrations of thyroid hormones, glucose and hepatic 5'D activity in adult male mice. Horm.Metab Res. 2003;35(9):523-526. PubMed
  8. Hiwale, A. R., Dhuley, J. N., and Naik, S. R. Effect of co-administration of piperine on pharmacokinetics of beta-lactam antibiotics in rats. Indian J Exp.Biol. 2002;40(3):277-281.
  9. Han, Y., Chin Tan, T. M., and Lim, L. Y. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of the effects of piperine on P-gp function and expression. Toxicol.Appl.Pharmacol. 8-1-2008;230(3):283-289. PubMed
  10. Sharma, P., Varma, M. V., Chawla, H. P., and Panchagnula, R. In situ and in vivo efficacy of peroral absorption enhancers in rats and correlation to in vitro mechanistic studies. Farmaco 2005;60(11-12):874-883. PubMed
  11. Zutshi, R. K., Singh, R., Zutshi, U., Johri, R. K., and Atal, C. K. Influence of piperine on rifampicin blood levels in patients of pulmonary tuberculosis. J Assoc.Physicians India 1985;33(3):223-224.
  12. Yadav V, Krishnan A, Vohora D. A systematic review on Piper longum L.: Bridging traditional knowledge and pharmacological evidence for future translational research. J Ethnopharmacol. 2020;247:112255. PubMed

See these in context on the Indian Long Pepper monograph →

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