SCIENTIFIC NAME: Piper nigrum

FAMILY: Piperaceaew

 

SHORT DESCRIPTION

 

Black pepper is high in minerals such as potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and the B, K, and niacin vitamins. An ounce of this spice has a lot to offer your health; read on to learn more. Piperine, found in black pepper, aids in the prevention of Parkinson's disease by improving dopamine activity. Because of its high concentration of bioactive plant chemicals, black pepper has long been known as the "King of Spices" and has been utilised extensively in ancient Ayurvedic treatment.

USES/BENEFITS/DISEASES 

 

• Promotes digestion.
• Aids in weight loss.
• Has anti-cancerous properties.
• Relieves from cough and cold.
• Amazing herb for brain health

 

PRECAUTIONS/ SIDE EFFECTS

 

• Black pepper should be consumed in modest doses since big amounts might worsen the bleeding disorder condition in some.

 

HOW TO USE

 

•  To get relief from cough and cold, take 1 gm. powder of black pepper seeds with ghee and honey twice daily.
• Take 1-2 gm. Black pepper powder fried with ghee twice daily, to keep in the mouth to cure hoarseness of voice.
• To improve digestion functioning, consume a pinch of powder with a piece of crushed ginger & rock salt to be taken before a meal. 
• To improve loss of appetite, take a  pinch of powder with 2 tsp of lemon juice with water ½ an hour before food.
• To cure bleeding gums, apply a pinch of powder mixed with honey over the affected area after gargling with warm salt water twice a day.