Black pepper, a small & sharp spice also know as ‘King of spices’ has many healing effects. It is one of the mostly used spice all around the world.
Learn some surprising benefits of black pepper. Also know why you should add black pepper in your daily diet.
Black pepper belongs to Piperaceae family and is considered to be native to South East Asia. Unripe black pepper fruit has green colour after ripening they become red in colour.
This is the stage when they are picked and turned into black pepper corn by adding them into boiling water after that they are are sun dried.
White pepper is also formed from black pepper when the outer black cover is removed. Black pepper needs high temperature and good rain for cultivation. It is used both as a spice and as a medicine.
BENEFITS :
IMPROVES DIGESTION :
Black pepper helps to improve digestion as it contains enzymes which helps to break down food properly which leads to better digestion. It also helps to prevent constipation and intestinal gas.
Consuming black pepper can maintain bowel regularity and helps in passing of stools easily. You can sprinkle a pinch of black pepper in your salads, soups it will not only give good taste but also will help to digest it properly.
HELPS IN COLD AND COUGH :
Black pepper contains anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties and act as a natural expectorant which helps in loosing mucas and gives you relief from congestion, cough and cold.
You can add few black pepper corn to your ginger tea to get fast relief from cough. It also contains vitamin C which fights with free radicals that causes damage to your body due to environmental factors.
SKIN CARE :
Black pepper can be a great spice for improving health of your skin because of vitamin C found in it which helps to fight with free radicals that causes aging.
It also contains anti-microbial properties which helps to treat pimple & acne. It also act as a natural exfoliator which helps to remove dead skin cells and patches.
HOW TO USE BLACK PEPPER FOR PIMPLE
- Crush 1-2 pepper corns
- Add a drop of water to make a smooth paste
- Apply this mixture on the affected area
- It will cause a burning sensation but it will kill the bacteria
- Repeat this process daily until you get rid of the pimple.
SUPPORTS IN WEIGHT LOSS :
Black pepper supports you in your weight loss journey because it contains piperine which helps to boost your metabolism that means you can burn calories at a faster rate.
It helps to reduce formation of new fat cells, so if you want to loose extra weight you must add it in your daily diet.
HELPS IN ABSORPTION OF NUTRIENTS :
Black pepper helps to absorb nutrients fast and better because of piperine found in it ( Piperine is an alkoloid ), so whenever you consume any curry, soup or salad, sprinkle a pinch of black pepper to get more nutrients out of your food.
HELPS IN DETOXIFICATION :
Black pepper helps to remove heavy metals and toxins out of the body. It happens because of piperine present in it which inhibits p- glycoprotein which are responsible for liver detoxification process.
RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS :
Black pepper is rich in antioxidants which helps to fight with free radicals, improves immune system, improves heart health by preventing various heart diseases, helps to prevent certain types of cancer and lowers LDL ( Low density lipo protein ) cholestrol.
RICH IN NUTRIENTS :
Black pepper is loaded with nutrients such as manganese, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin C, A, D, antioxidants, potassium which all are essential for healthy functioning of the body.
REDUCES INFLAMMATION :
Black pepper has anti-inflammatory properties which helps to reduce inflammation. Applying black pepper oil can help in reducing pain and swelling.
Consuming black pepper on daily basis helps to fight with free radicals which causes inflammation. Black pepper is also beneficial for those who are are suffering from arthritis.
SOME SIDE EFFECTS AND PREVENTION :
- Black pepper can slow down the process of blood clotting so you should avoid it for some days before and after surgery
- Consuming excess amount of black pepper may cause adverse effect such as upset stomach, diarrhea, cramps etc.
