Pepper Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Family: Piperaceae

Genus: Piper

Binomial name: Piper nigrum

Black pepper is one of the common spices used all over the world, it is also known as the king of spices. Black pepper provides several health benefits. Using black pepper in the diet will help to improve digestion, promote weight loss, boost metabolism, relieve cough and cold.

Black pepper is a fruit that comes from the black pepper plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. It is used as both medicine and spice. The native of this black pepper is in southern parts of India.

People have used pepper as a traditional medicine for thousands of years, especially in Ayurveda. It is a traditional Indian medicine system. It is mostly used to treat ear, nose, menstrual, and throat problems. 

Health Benefits

• Pepper has a good amount of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, carotenes, flavonoids, and other antioxidants, it helps to remove harmful free radicals and prevent cancers.
• The piperine in the pepper helps to stimulate digestion and helps to digest quickly.
• Pepper powder is an excellent exfoliator, it enhances blood circulation and provides more oxygen to the skin. It also helps to cure vitiligo and unwanted wrinkles in the skin.
• In Ayurveda, pepper is used to treat cough, cold, sinusitis, and nasal congestion.
• Due to the antibacterial properties of pepper, it helps to fight against infections and insect bites.