Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Black Pepper, known as Maricha in Ayurveda, is a powerful spice widely used for its numerous health benefits. It is commonly utilized to enhance digestion, alleviate respiratory disorders, and stimulate appetite due to its hot and pungent properties. Additionally, Black Pepper is valued for its ability to improve bioavailability of other herbs and medicines, making it a key ingredient in various Ayurvedic formulations.

• Hindi Name: काली मिर्च
• Botanical Name: Piper Nigrum Linn
• Family: Piperaceae
• Part Used: Fruit
• Chemical Composition: It contains piperene, piperethint, piperolein A & B, feruperine, dihydroferuperine, citronellol, cryptone. dihydrocarveol, beta - pinene, piperonal. camphene, beta-caryophyllene. Beta - alanine, pipecolic acid, carotene, ascorbic acid, pipercide etc.