Black Pepper Seed Capsules (Piper nigrum)

Black pepper is a rich source of minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and vitamins, necessary for body health.

Black pepper benefits are multiple.Studies have found that piperine in black pepper, the very compound that makes you sneeze, also fights the formation of fat cells. This can push you a little further towards your weight loss goals. Black pepper can be also used to fight tooth decay and provides quick relief from a toothache. Moreover, piperine in black pepper has shown to be effective against vitiligo, a skin disease that causes areas of the skin to lose their pigmentation. It has also antibacterial properties.

Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both, a spice and medicine.The chemical piperine, present in black pepper, causes the spiciness. It is native to Kerala, the southern state of India. Since ancient times, black pepper is one of the most widely-traded spices in the world.