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Chavya – Piper retrofractum Uses, Research, Side Effects

Chavya – Piper retrofractum is one among Panchakola group of spices. Its root and fruit are useful in treating
indigestion, abdominal colic, poisoning, anorexia etc.

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Botanical name- Piper chaba (Hunter), Piper retrofractum Vahl.

Family- Piperaceae

Names in different languages:

English name- Java Long pepper root, Balinese pepper
Hindi name- Chaba
Telugu name- Chavakam
Bengali name – Chayi

Sanskrit Synonyms-
Root – Gaja Pippali moola, Chavika mula
Fruit – Gajapippali, Shreyasi, Hasti Magadha, Gaja Krushna, Kari Kana.

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Major chemical constituent
Stem- Piperine, Sitosterol piplartine( alkaloid). New amides – retractamidde A,B,C,D isolated from aerial parts.
(Reference: Illustrated Dravyaguna VIjnana, Vol. II, by Dr JLN Shastry)
Piperidine alkaloids protects against high-fat diet-induced obesity by regulating lipid metabolism and activating AMP-
activated protein kinase.

Classical categorization
Charaka-
Truptighna – Satiation relieving group of herbs
Arshoghna – Group of herbs useful in relieving hemorrhoids
Deepaneeya – Digestion improving group of herbs
Shoola Prashamana – Abdominal colic relieving group of herbs
Sushruta and Vagbhata – Pippalyadi
Kaiyadeva Nighantu – Oshadhi Varga
Dhanvantari Nighantu – Shatapushpadi Varga
Bhavaprakasha – Haritakyadi Varga
Chavya – Medicinal Properties
Guna (qualities) – Laghu (lightness), Rooksha (Dryness)
Rasa (taste) – Katu (Pungent)
Vipaka- Katu – Undergoes pungent taste conversion after digestion
Veerya- Ushna – Hot potency
Effect on Tridosha – KaphaVatahara – Balances Kapha and Vata Dosha. Increases Pitta Dosha.
Part used- Root
Dosage- Powder 1-2 g

Chavika – Piper retrofractum Root uses:

Chavya is useful in following disorders –

Aruchi – anorexia
Bhedana – relieves constipation
Pachana – Digestive, relieves Ama Dosha
Deepana – improves digestion strength
Krumi – worm infestation
Kaphahara – balances Kapha, useful in productive cough, asthma
Vatahara – useful in treating disorders of Vata Dosha imbalance such as neuralgia, paralysis, constipation, bloating, etc
Gulma – Tumors of the abdomen
Shoola – adominal pain
Anaha – bloating, fullness
Udara – ascites, enlargement of the abdomen
The Chavya flower is useful in Gara Visha – chronic poisoning.
As per Bhavaprakasha, its roots have similar qualities of Long pepper root

Gajapippali – Piper retrofractum fruit benefits:

It is indicated in following disorders –
Kaphahara – balances Kapha, useful in productive cough, asthma
Atisarahara – Relieves diarrhea
Grahi – absorbent, useful in diarrhea, IBS
Shwasa – asthma and chronic respiratory disorders
Kanthamaya – Throat disorders
Krumi – worm infestation

Research:
Evaluation of constituents
Pharmacognosy and phyto-chemical study

Balinese long pepper side effects:

People with Pitta imbalance will find it hard to tolerate this spicy root.
It may cause or worsen gastritis, burning sensation in stomach, throat, palm and feet.
It is best to avoid long term usage of this herb.
Can be used during pregnancy and lactation with consultation of doctor.
Better to avoid this during pregnancy.

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Ayurvedic medicines with Chavya ingredient:

Chavikasavam – Used in UTI, cough, cold, gout etc
Saptavinshati Guggulu – used in quick healing of wounds, sinuses, skin diseases, etc.
Panchakola Ghrita – Used in cold, cough, Asthma, fiver, spleen disorders, indigestion, anemia.
Mandoora Vatakam – used in anemia, jaundice, hepatitis.
Eranda Paka – used in the treatment of Vata diseases, abdominal colic pain, bloating, rheumatoid arthritis etc.

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habibaminal says:
March 3, 2015 at 12:28 pm

useful inormation sir,thanks

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