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Black pepper and your health​

Black pepper is a spice with a pungent and strong taste, obtained from the whole berries of the pepper plant. The fruits of the pepper plant are harvested before maturity when they are still red. Exposed to the scorching sun, the fruits dry and turn black. Pepper is from the Piperaceae family and is scientifically known as Piper Nigrum.

The properties and virtues attributed to black pepper are:

You should know that apart from its use in cooking, black pepper is a medicinal plant often used in the health field to treat a number of diseases.

In recent years, a large number of scientific studies have been carried out on the benefits and therapeutic benefits of black pepper extract and black pepper essential oil.
Let's see in detail the 10 main medicinal virtues of black pepper that have been scientifically identified and validated.

★ - Black Pepper promotes digestion and reduces gas.
People who suffer from hypochlorhydria, a decrease in the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, have serious digestive problems. When the stomach does not produce enough hydrochloric acid, the body is unable to absorb all the nutrients (especially protein), vitamins (vitamins B12 in particular) and essential minerals (calcium, zinc and manganese). In addition, low stomach acidity can lead to bacterial infection or candidiasis (fungal infection) with candida albicans.


Black pepper stimulates the taste buds located all over the surface of the lingual mucosa. Once stimulated, the taste buds notify the stomach and the stomach reacts by increasing the secretion of hydrochloric acid which considerably improves digestion. Flatulence, which is a consequence of hypochlorhydria, is at the same time reduced by black pepper. Black pepper also resolves the problems of weatherism or abdominal bloating due to an excess of digestive gas.

★ - Black Pepper, a good natural aphrodisiac.
It is reported that black pepper can cause microvascular dilation on the sexual organs, especially in the uterus of women.

According to studies, the Piperine in black pepper increases the level of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) in the blood. Coenzyme Q10 increases blood flow to organs including the penis and may improve erectile dysfunction and impotence.

Black pepper helps increase desire and improve sexual performance through more vigorous and prolonged erections.

★ - Black Pepper, an effective treatment for vitiligo.

Vitiligo is a skin condition characterized by depigmentation of the skin caused by a loss of melanocytes, cells whose mission is to synthesize melanin: a dark brown pigment responsible for the coloring of the skin.

A study by a team of British scientists from King College London found that Piperine, the bioactive compound in black pepper, is able to stimulate inactive melanocytes, which leads to skin pigmentation in people. with vitiligo. A use of Piperine associated with sessions of UV rays gives better results, the skin coloring faster.

★ - Black Pepper helps prevent and fight breast cancer.

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor of the mammary gland caused by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells.


Cancer stem cells are cells that allow tumors to continue to grow. They are also the cause of metastases.

Several studies show that curcumin, the main active component of turmeric has very strong anticancer therapeutic activity which helps prevent breast cancer metastasis.

Scientists say that the piperine in black pepper helps curcumin to be more effective in fighting breast cancer. Curcumin and Piperine inhibit or limit the self-renewal of breast cancer stem cells.

★ - The anti-depressant properties of black pepper
Depression is a serious health problem that affects about 8-9% of adults. A low level of serotonin in the brain is the cause of depression, anxiety, insomnia, fear ...

Serotonin or 5-HT is a neurotransmitter (a chemical that transmits messages between nerve cells) that plays a vital role in regulating mood, appetite, temperature, and sexuality.

A study in mice has found that piperine from black pepper significantly increases the level of 5-HT or serotonin in the hippocampus and the frontal cortex of the rodent. Piperine also increases the level of endorphins in the brain, which helps reduce pain and improve mood. Due to its anti-depressant properties, black pepper can therefore be used as a home remedy for mild depression and mild chronic stress.

★ - The antibacterial properties of black pepper
Black pepper has antibacterial properties effective against the following bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Plesiomonas, Shigelloides, Micrococcus, Klebsiella pneumonia and Citrobacter SP.

★ - Black Pepper, a remedy for coughs and colds.
Piperine, the alkaloid present in black pepper, has antibacterial properties useful for curing an infectious cough and decongestant properties to relieve a stuffy nose, in case of colds or flu.

Many people in India use black pepper to cure respiratory ailments such as fatty cough, dry cough and colds.

★ - Black Pepper, a natural anti - inflammatory remedy to treat arthritis.
Polyarthritis is seriously damaging to health. Scientists explain that prostaglandin E2 (PGE2 or dinoprostane) is indicated in the development of rheumatoid arthritis in humans.

A new study has revealed that Piperine, present in black pepper, is able to reduce the production of PGE2 in rats. Piperine significantly reduces arthritis symptoms within 4 days.

★ - Black pepper fights smoking.
A study conducted by Rose, JE, and Behm.F in 1994 found that Piperine, extracted from black pepper, may reduce symptoms associated with smoking cessation. Organic black pepper essential oil vapor helps smokers resist the urge to smoke or use tobacco. Black pepper essential oil is an alternative remedy that may prove useful in the treatment of smoking cessation.

★ - Black pepper, a remedy for gastrointestinal disorders.
One study indicated that Piperine, the main alkaloid in black pepper, exerts cholinergic and antispasmodic actions

A black pepper extract has a laxative effect at low doses, while at higher doses it causes constipation.

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