piper - Piper nigrum

Piper nigrum (Black Pepper) is a woody, perennial climbing vine that produces small, round, black-colored peppercorns. It is cultivated extensively in tropical regions and is a staple in culinary and medicinal applications. The plant thrives in humid conditions and requires a supportive structure to grow.

Piper Scientific Names

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Angiosperms
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Piperales
Family: Piperaceae
Genus: Piper
Species: Piper nigrum

Piper Nigrum Common Names

English: Black Pepper
Sanskrit: Maricha
Hindi: Kali Mirch
Tamil: Milagu
Telugu: Miriyalu
Bengali: Golmorich
Marathi: Miri

Piper Nigrum Uses

Digestive Health - Stimulates digestive enzymes and enhances gut health, Aids in relieving bloating and indigestion.

Respiratory Health - Used in treating cough, colds, and respiratory congestion. Acts as an expectorant to clear mucus buildup.

Metabolic and Weight Management - Enhances fat metabolism, aiding in weight loss, Stimulates thermogenesis, promoting calorie burning.

Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant - Contains piperine, which reduces oxidative stress and inflammation.

Immunity Booster - Strengthens the immune system by enhancing nutrient absorption.

A Natural Brain Tonic - Helps reduce seizure frequency and improves nerve stability.

Phytochemical Constituents

Alkaloids: Piperine, Piperidine
Essential Oils: Caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene
Flavonoids: Quercetin, Kaempferol
Tannins: Polyphenols
Sterols: Beta-sitosterol

References

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Govt. of India.

Bhavprakash Nighantu, Chapter on Herbal Remedies.

Koul, O., & Wahab, S. (2018). "Biological and Pharmacological Properties of Piper nigrum: A Review." Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 220, 1-12.

European Pharmacopoeia, 10th Edition, Council of Europe.

Sharma, P., & Tripathi, S. (2019). "Therapeutic Potential of Piper nigrum and Its Phytochemicals: A Review." Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 14(4), 123-135.

Chopra, R.N., Nayar, S.L., & Chopra, I.C. (1956). Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants. CSIR, New Delhi.