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Healthy skin

Black pepper is very efficient in the treatment of vitiligo which is a condition that causes some areas of the skin to become white in colour due to loss of pigmentation.  It also shields the skin from the risk of contracting skin cancer caused due to excessive exposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays. Prepare a face scrub by mixing ground black pepper, unscented massage oil, sugar and orange juice to get an oxygenated glowing skin.

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Prevents cancer

The piperine present in black pepper is highly efficient in the prevention of cancer. The effect of piperine in resisting cancer becomes twice as efficient when combined with turmeric. Vitamin A, Vitamin C, flavonoids and other antioxidants present in black pepper boosts the body’s immune strength and resistance against cancer. Pepper has been since ancient times been known as a highly efficient decongestant. black pepper onto your meals helps prevent and tame cold.

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Helps in weight loss

The phytonutrients present in black pepper enable the breakdown of fat cells and improve metabolism. Consuming black pepper makes the body perspires which in fact means the elimination of excess water and toxins from the body.

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Improves digestion

The piperine enables the stomach to secrete hydrochloric acid which helps in the breakdown of protein and other food components. This helps in avoiding indigestion, heart burn, acidity, constipation and/or diarrhea. In addition to promoting body perspiration, black pepper also promotes urination and stimulates better production of hydrochloric acid.

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Helps fight depression

The piperine present in black pepper, apart from the numerous benefits rendered to the skin, stomach and body also stimulates the brain functions making it more active and the body more responsive to it.

 

Efficient in the treatment of ulcers

Black pepper is endowed with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which help to restrict and contain peptic ulcers and gastric mucosal damage.

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Treats asthma

Due to its efficiency as an anti-inflammatory substance, black pepper is believed to be a good treatment for whooping cough, asthma and other respiratory tract related shortcomings of the body.

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Alleviates toothache

Pepper both in the form of corn and oil has been widely used to subside and prevent tooth ache, decay and tooth infections. In the event of a tooth ache a pepper corn is pressed onto the tooth or a few drops of pepper oil is applied on the hurting tooth to relieve the pain and subside the infection.

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Cures sinus

Due to the expectorant properties present in black pepper, it extends relieve from sinus, cough and nasal infection. Fresh ground pepper combined with honey is considered to be highly effective for mucus infections and bad throat resulting from cold and cough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fights infection

Due to the anti-fungal properties, black pepper is highly efficient in fighting infections both internally when consumed and externally, when applied. It is thus also used while soaking and washing laundry to prevent any infectious material from sitting on the clothes.

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Helps in treatment of Alzheimer’s

Research suggests that regular use of black pepper in the diet of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients results in alleviation of the symptoms.

 

Side-Effects & Allergies of Black Pepper

It is advisable for people having had a fresh abdominal surgery to restrict or if possible avoid the intake of black pepper as it causes sneezing and an irritation in the intestines. Black pepper too like any other food ingredient is not to be taken in excess and its use to be immediately discontinued only to be resumed post consultation with a trained medical practitioner if any signs of an allergic reaction due to its intake arises.

 

Cultivation of Black Pepper

The cultivation of black pepper requires extremely tropical and humid climate. High rainfall and a cool climate are mandatory requisites for the cultivation of black pepper. Vietnam is the largest producer and exporter of black pepper in the world. India, Indonesia and Brazil are a close second when it comes to cultivation and export of black pepper. Pepper berries are picked when they are only half ripe to extract black peppers. This plant is not a seasonal plant entailing it is cultivated throughout the year.