Black Pepper

Latin Name: Piper nigrum

Description of Appearance: Black Pepper plant is a woody vine with heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers that develop into the fruit known as peppercorns.

Common Names:

Black Pepper
Peppercorn Plant

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Digestive aid

Active Ingredients: Piperine is the active compound that aids digestion

Part Of Plant Used: Fruit (peppercorns)

Preperation Method: Can be used whole, crushed, or ground in cooking

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Piperine has anti-inflammatory properties

Part Of Plant Used: Fruit (peppercorns)

Preperation Method: Can be used in teas or supplements

Antioxidant

Active Ingredients: Piperine acts as an antioxidant

Part Of Plant Used: Fruit (peppercorns)

Preperation Method: Can be included in spice blends or used in cooking

Pain relief

Active Ingredients: Piperine can help alleviate pain

Part Of Plant Used: Fruit (peppercorns)

Preperation Method: May be used topically in creams or oils