AKA: Pepper Parts Used: Fruit, essential oil Active Compounds:alkaloids, volatile oil, proteins, minerals
Background: Pepper is widely used as a spice for food. Peppercorns can be green, black, red, or white. It has a distinctive taste and works as a digestive stimulant. It once played an important part in history when it was used as a ransom by Attila the Hun during his battle with Rome.
Applications:Stimulant
Pepper is primarily used as a digestive stimulant.
Digestive System: Pepper helps to stimulate the digestive system and the circulatory system. It helps to treat stomachache, bloating, nausea, and helps to increase appetite.
Fever: The essential oil helps to reduce fever.
Pain relief: The essential oil helps to relieve pain from toothache and rheumatism. It also works as an antiseptic and antibacterial agent.
Description: Pepper is a perennial woody plant that grows in India. It is cultivated worldwide in tropical areas. The fruit (peppercorns) is harvested after the plant turns three years old.
Dosage:
Pepper may be taken by adding it to food, as a decoction, and used as an essential oil.
Safety: Do not take the essential oil internally unless you are supervised by a health care professional. Consult your health care provider before beginning use of any herb.
For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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