Black & White Pepper 01

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A native spice of Southern India, pepper has been known since ancient times and has played an important role as both a spice for foods and for it’s medicinal properties. While you might not think twice about this spice that sits on your dinner table, the health benefits of pepper are actually quite far reaching and, perhaps, even surprising.

Used in in Ayurvedic, Unani and Siddha medicine, pepper has both antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Perhaps it’s most common medicinal use is that of relieving digestive problems, and it’s no wonder since the spicy components cause your stomach to produce more hydrochloric acid, aiding digestion. This helps pass the food along. Thus helping to treat such ailments as gas, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea and constipation.

But the health benefits of pepper are not limited to digestive malaise. It is an important healing spice and contained in many Ayurvedic formulations. It is a "warming" spice and helps enhance the effects of other herbs throughout the body. It is also said to help enhance circulation and get oxygen to the brain. In addition, it may help keep your joints and respiratory system healthy.