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Black Pepper (Latin – Piper nigrum)
An evergreen vine on India’s Malabar Coast, Black pepper is used as a culinary spice and medicinal herb. A key ingredient in Trikatu (Ayurvedic blend of black pepper, long pepper, and ginger), black pepper contains “piperine,”, a natural alkaloid that stimulates digestion and nutrient absorption.
Key Benefits
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● Helps stimulate the release of digestive enzymes
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● Promotes nutrient assimilation
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● Enhances action and absorption of other herbs
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● Helpful for diarrhoea, dysentery, chronic constipation, and gastritis
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● Aids in clearing the respiratory system of congestion.
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