Black peppercorn is a popular cooking spice that also offers wellness benefits. Due to its warming effect on the body black peppercorn may be beneficial to support circulation and also enhance the bioavailability or absorption of other herbs that it is blended with.** Black pepper is commonly blended with turmeric to enhance cur-cumin effects and absorption in the body. Black pepper may also be beneficial in digestion and gut wellness blends.**

Usage Guide:

1. Nutrient Bio-Booster: Grind a pinch (approx. 1/8 teaspoon) of fresh pepper and add it to any supplement or herbal remedy to maximize the absorption of beneficial compounds (especially Curcumin from Turmeric).
2. Daily Wellness Tea: Add 3-5 freshly cracked peppercorns to your next cup of ginger, lemon, or turmeric tea to create a warming, digestive, and immune-supporting Ayurvedic tonic.
3. Digestive Aid: Use freshly ground pepper in your meals or tea to help stimulate digestive enzymes and reduce symptoms of gas and bloating.
4. Cold & Congestion: Combine with honey and warm water as a traditional remedy to help clear mucus and relieve chest and nasal congestion.

Storage & Safety

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container
• Safety: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

• Origin: Asia
• Scientific Name: Piper nigrum
• Plant Part: Fruit
• Form: Whole

Herbalist Note:

Black Peppercorn (Piper nigrum) is far more than just a spice; in herbal practice, it is a vital catalyst characterized by its highly Hot, Pungent, and Dry energetics. I use it primarily as a powerful circulatory stimulant and an absorption enhancer. The pungency of pepper works immediately to ignite "Agni" (digestive fire), strongly stimulating the production of digestive enzymes and increasing blood flow throughout the gut. Because of this unique heating action, I often include a tiny pinch of freshly ground peppercorn in formulations to ensure that the other herbs, particularly tonic roots like Turmeric or Ashwagandha, are maximally absorbed and utilized by the body.

Energetics:

Pungent, heating