Description
Black Pepper
Black pepper is more than just a kitchen staple, it has been deemed the “king of spices” and used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years due to its high concentration of potent compound or chemicals.
It is produced from the still-green, unripe drupe of the pepper plant. After the peppercorns are dried, pepper spirit and oil can be extracted from the it by crushing them. Pepper spirit is used in many medicinal and beauty products. Pepper oil is also used as an ayurvedic massage oil and in certain beauty and herbal treatments.
Other benefits of black pepper are:
- High in Antioxidants.
- Has anti-inflammation properties. Chronic inflammation may be an underlying factor in many conditions, such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Piperine the main active compound in black pepper may effectively fight inflammation according to some research.
- Improved brain function: Piperine has been shown to improve brain function in animal studies. In particular, it has demonstrated potential benefits for symptoms related to degenerative brain conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
How to use
- Use it as an ingredient in recipes to add flavor and spice to meats, black pepper to fish, vegetables, salad dressings, soups, stir-fries, add it to pasta, and more.
- Add it to scrambled eggs, avocado toast, fruit, and dipping sauces for a spicy kick.
