Black pepper
is a popular spice used to prepare dishes to give them an aromatic flavor. The
active ingredient in it called piperine not only lends tastes to the curries but also can be your magic recipe to keep diseases at bay, thanks to its
wonderful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

“You may not
be aware that an item that is in your kitchen right now might have one of the
most impressive lists of health benefits out there. But it’s true: the black
pepper…is an incredibly powerful little spice used for millennia to heal the
sick,” writes Ayurveda expert Dr. Dixa Bhavsar in her recent Instagram post.

Black pepper
(Piper nigrum) is a strong and pungent spice. It’s hot in potency, easy to
digest, and balances Vata and Kapha. Here are the various benefits
of the spice that decorates a corner of your kitchen: –

·       Improves taste (relieves anorexia)

·       Good for cough and cold.

·       Improves immunity.

·       Works in reducing inflammation in
joints & gut.

·       Relieves bloating & excess vata
disorders.

·       Eliminates toxins.

·       Improves digestion.

·       Promotes oral health.

·       Clears nasal blockage (wonderful for
allergies & sinusitis)

·       Improves blood circulation (good for
skin diseases)

·       Melts fat (utmost helpful in reducing
obesity)

·       Good for the liver and heart (works
in managing cholesterol, diabetes & blood pressure)

·       Helps with Alzheimer’s & overall
brain health

·       Useful in hair fall caused due to
dandruff/fungus.

·       Possible smoking cessation aid

·       Helps prevent & even fight cancer

“Just one
black pepper daily is enough to prevent diseases & maintenance of
health,” Dr. Dixa adds.

§  Can be sucked/chewed in the morning on an
empty stomach (for hormonal balance, diabetes, amenorrhea, delayed periods
& everything else).

§  Can be had with 1 tsp turmeric &
honey for immunity & respiratory issues.

§  Can be had with a pinch of dry ginger
powder in milk at bedtime for good sleep, immunity & arthritis (relieving
joint pain).

§  Can be had with 1 tsp cow ghee
at bedtime for improving immunity & mental health.

§  Can just be added to meals while
cooking (easiest way to consume it).