Black pepper is the dried fruit of Piper nigrum L. Native of Malabar coast of South Western India. Also called the King of Spices. It has been used as carminative that reduces stomach and intestinal gas and has been found to stimulate the heart and kidneys.
Seasoning of dishes.
Ingredient in spice mixes.
Pharmaceuticals applications.
The major functional properties of pepper are analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-oxidant and anti-microbial.