Known as, “king of spice,” black pepper is one of the popular spices, since ancient times. The health benefits of black pepper, are many, the intake of pepper improves your health condition as well. The origin black pepper is tropical evergreen rain forest of South Indian Kerala state, later it spread to rest of the world. Also, it is known as the peppercorn, and it is a berry obtained from pepper plant. The pepper is available in the markets in various colors.
Black Pepper Facts You Didn’t Know
1. Black Pepper grows on perennial flowering vine.
2. Soil conditions for pepper and should not be too dry or too wet.
3. In tropical regions of native south India, Pepper is cultivated.
4. Black Pepper is produced in Vietnam, India, Brazil & Indonesia.
5. The pepper is harvested when it is un-matured, & then boiled for a few minutes prior to drying in the sun for many days. They are then flash dried.
6. Initially, Black Peppercorns are green and change color when dried.
7. Without skin, white Peppercorns are Black Pepper
8. Red Peppercorn occurs when berries are left on vine for longer period.
9. For the best flavor, Pepper has to be grinded prior to eating.
10. During middle Ages, Pepper were worth over silver in weight.
Black pepper uses, and its spicing taste entices individuals to consume it.
Benefits of Black Pepper
The following are the Health benefits of black pepper:
For digestion
The benefits of Black pepper for men or women include many one of them is digestion. Pepper improves the secretion of hydrochloric acid in stomach, thus improves digestion. Digestion is essential to avoid constipation, colic and diarrhea problem.
Black pepper benefits weight loss
The peppercorn outer layer aids in the breaking of fat cells. Thus, they are good and aids in shedding weight naturally.
Black pepper benefits for skin
Vitiligo skin disease can be cured using black pepper, that results in losing its normal pigmentation and turn white.
Respiratory Relief
Also, Pepper provides relief from nasal congestion and sinusitis. It helps to break up the mucus & phlegm depositions in the respiratory tract. Moreover in the ayurvedic medicines, pepper is added to tonics for coughs and colds.
Antibacterial
Black pepper aids in fighting against infections & insect bites as it contains antibacterial Quality. In the diet, will add pepper to the diet as it assists in keep arteries clean by acting in a alike way to fiber & removing extra cholesterol from the walls, thus helping in reducing atherosclerosis, the situation highly accountable for heart strokes and attacks.
Antioxidant Potential
Damage resulted by the free radicals can be prevented and repaired by the intake of Pepper as it an antioxidant. It also assists in preventing cancer, liver problems & heart diseases.
Enhances Bioavailability
Benefits of Black pepper assists in transporting herbs to various parts of body, exploiting the efficiency of health foods that we intake.
Neurological Health & Cognitive Impairment
A part of pepper—Piperine, is shown in several of studies to minimize the memory impairment & cognitive malfunction.
Peptic Ulcers
According to the number of studies it has been shown that health benefits of black pepper have positive effects on peptic ulcers or gastric mucosal damage, because of its antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties.
Asthma and Whooping Cough
Also, Pepper is a best for respiratory conditions such as its properties as an expectorant, & its strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Black Pepper Nutrition Facts
The following are the Nutritional facts of Black Pepper:
Serving Size: 3.5 ounces (100 grams), raw
Amt. Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 255
Calories from Fat 27
Total Fat 3 g 5%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 44 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 65 g 22%
Dietary Fiber 27 g 106%
Sugar 1 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 44%
Iron 160%

Selection and storage
Around the year, Black pepper is available in the markets. In the store, purchase whole peppercorns rather than pepper powder as, oftentimes, it can contain spices. The peppercorns must be wholesome, round, heavy and compact.
Peppercorns stored in room temperature for several years and grinded when needed; it is kept in fridge for over a month and in airtight containers.
Medicinal uses
Moreover, health benefits of Peppers also subsume therapeutically in dentistry as antiseptic medicine for gum swellings or tooth-decay.
In traditional medicines, Pepper are being employed in treating flatulence & indigestion, conversely, there is small or no information to support the claims in today’s advanced medicine.

Author's Bio: 

Pavan kumar is a Healthcare Evangelist, Writer, Social Thinker, Healthcare Business Analyst Trainer, and Mentor. He strongly believes Health is Wealth.