Long pepper, commonly called Pipala, is an ayurvedic herb found in the hottest regions of India.Prized for its rich, earthy flavor (a hot combination of cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom) and floral bouquet, the long pepper is a spice that's has been valued since antiquity. Long pepper is a spice that is genuinely as, if not more, versatile as the ubiquitous black pepper.