Pepper is the fruit of the pepper plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both, a spice and medicine.
The chemical piperine, present in black pepper, causes the spiciness.
Introduction
Taxonomy
Family – Piperaceae
Botanical name – Piper nigrum
Common Name – Pepper
Sri Lankan black pepper has higher piperine content than product from other parts of the World.
Health Benefits of Black Pepper
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antioxidant
• Antiasthmatic/anti-COPD
• Immunomodulatory
• Chemopreventive (prevents cancer cells from growing)
• Controls progression of tumour growth
• Anticancer
• Assists in cognitive brain functioning
• Boosts nutrient absorption and bioavailability of herbal and conventional drugs
• Improves gastrointestinal functionality
• Antimicrobial
• Antiulcer (gastro-protective)
• Antidepressant
• Antiamoebic
• Weight Loss.
• Skin Care
• Respiratory Relief.
Preparing grounded pepper powder at home is better than buying it ready-made.
However, even home-made powder retains its freshness for only 3 months, while whole peppercorns can keep their freshness indefinitely.
Thus, adding a pinch of black pepper to every meal helps to improve both, taste and digestion. It also improves your overall health and well-being.
Word of Caution: Pepper may cause sneezing. Patients who have undergone abdominal surgery should not add excessive pepper to their diet because it can have an irritating effect on the intestines.
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