Benefits of Black Pepper

From the Piperaceae family, the black pepper plant is a trailing, woody vine that grows in tropical climates. After three to four years, it bears tiny white blossoms that become berries known as peppercorns.

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To make black peppercorns, the berries are picked before full maturity and turn dark when dried. Variations of green and white peppercorns are obtained by choosing different stages at which to pick the berries.

Black pepper is native to present day Kerala in Southwestern India and is extensively cultivated there and elsewhere in tropical regions. Vietnam is the world's largest producer and exporter of pepper.

Benefits of Black Pepper

  1. Black pepper contains essential oils like piperine when used in aromatherapy, can help ease aching muscles, chilblains and arthritis, and have curative properties for constipation and sluggish digestion.

  2. Black pepper has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties it prevents the spreading of bacteria in the mouth and can be applied to the painful area mixed with salt.

  3. Black pepper helps shore up the system with other minerals like potassium, which may help control heart rate and blood pressure and calcium to strengthen your bones and teeth.

  4. They are also an excellent source of many vital B-complex groups of vitamins such as Pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamin and niacin.

  5. Black pepper with honey prevents chest congestion. Cold and cough can be cured by adding this spice to herbal tea and consumed two or three times a day.

  6. Black Pepper's outermost layer contains phytonutrients, which helps to break down fat cells, and also increases metabolism.