Ceylon Black Pepper Pods -100% Natural & Pure-200g pack

Dried black peppers are one of the most used inevitable spices in Sri Lanka.  it’s not only an ingredient to a dish but also a medicinal curative product.

Pepper has the second-largest spice presence in Sri Lanka and is the largest spice presence in the global market. Obtained from Piper Nigrum vines, this spice is easily recognizable for its sharp aroma and mildly spicy flavor that often let it substitute for chilies but health reaction in the body is the total difference. In addition to flavoring, pepper is vastly used in therapies and as an important substance of Ayurveda medicinal products

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One of the most used spices in Sri Lanka it’s found not only in home kitchens but also in hotels, restaurants, in all types of catering and food preparation places, in Ayurveda treatment centers everywhere island wild. Pepper is grown in wet zones, up to certain altitudes in mountain regions. Like most of the other spices the soil, rainfall, humidity, etc.. are the main factors to have good harvest and flavors

Health benefits – It’s said that pepper has many health beneficial elements and substances in it, to mention a few it can help to Assist  weight loss, Reduce the occurrence of cancer, Reduce blood sugar level, Treat  gum inflammation, Lower cholesterol level, Natural antidepressant, Improve brain health, reduce the occurrence of a pseudo seizure, Reduce early signs of aging, Reduce the symptoms of vitiligo

Black Pepper –what it contains 

Black pepper is known to be a rich source of nutrients such as Thiamine, Riboflavin, Vitamin C, E, B6, and K. The spice is also a source of minerals like Zinc, Magnesium, Sodium, Phosphorous, and Calcium. It is also high in dietary fiber. These valuable components have collectively resulted in black pepper building a name for its medicinal value.

BLACK PEPPER IN HOME REMEDIES

• Treatment for Sore throat Consuming a pinch of black pepper mixed with half a teaspoon of bee honey helps to treat a sore throat.
• In addition, tea infused with black pepper, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon helps to get rid of cold.

Inhaling steam laced with a pinch of black pepper powder or drops of oil and cinnamon powder will reduce symptoms of sinusitis.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Assists weight loss

Black pepper assists weight loss by suppressing appetite and preventing the formation of fat cells. Black pepper also helps weight loss by fighting the formation of fat cells. The presence of phytonutrients supports this cause. Black pepper also helps the body to absorb nutrients from the consumed food. Daily consumption of black pepper with food benefits in boosting metabolism, helping to get rid of extra fat and toxins.

Reduces the occurrence of cancer

Rich in antioxidants and active ingredient piperine, black pepper initiates free-radical scavenging that helps chemoprevention and controls any progression of tumor growth.

According to a study done by the University of Michigan. In cell studies, Piperine, the natural chemical found in pepper, has shown anti-inflammatory antioxidant and anti-cancer activities.

Reduces blood sugar level

Piperine in black pepper helps to stabilize glucose levels in the blood by improving its metabolism. Further research has found piperine to enhance insulin sensitivity and discourage the function of some digestive enzymes, that reduce complex carbohydrates and sucrose into glucose. In addition, piperine also acts as a bio enhancer for Metformin, a common diabetes medication

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Treats gum inflammation

The anti-inflammatory properties found in black pepper can reduce the occurrence of gum inflammation and oral infections.

Black pepper can also be used as a home remedy to relieve the pain of tooth decay, toothache, and oral abscess. The antibacterial properties in black pepper help to reduce the inflammation in dental caries and tooth decay is prevented since black pepper stops the destruction of mineralized tissue of the teeth.

Lowers cholesterol level

Piperine in black pepper slows down enzymes that promote fat formation and focuses on the removal of fat. It also prevents the reabsorption of bile, an acidic digestive juice that assists the digestion and absorption of fats. 

Therefore Black pepper lowers the levels of LDL cholesterol and increases HDL cholesterol which is good for the human body. By helping to reduce lower bad cholesterol black pepper reduces the risks of heart diseases. 

MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF BLACK PEPPER

Natural antidepressant

Black pepper is a natural antidepressant. High levels of oxidative stress in the brain are one of the causes of anxiety. Piperine reduces the levels of oxidative stress and protects brain cells from damage. It also curbs the release of Monoamine oxidase, responsible for depression while it also induces the release of happy hormones, serotonin, and dopamine. 

Improves brain health

Piperine disables the enzyme that breaks down the calming and feel-good neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine, reducing the risk of degenerative brain diseases like Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, piperine protects the brain nerves and reduces plaque formation in the brain which also reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain tumor, and meningitis. 

Reduces the occurrence of pseudo seizure

Pseudoseizure is a type of seizure caused due to psychological reasons such as mental stress. Piperine reduced the occurrence of pseudoseizure by controlling the flow of calcium while improving the synchronization of nerve activity in the brain.

COSMETIC BENEFITS OF BLACK PEPPER

Reduces early signs of aging

Free radicals caused by ionizing radiation, severe physical and psychological stress, alcohol intake, poor nutrition, overeating, environmental pollution, and exposure to UV radiation play a great role in the occurrence of signs of aging.  Piperine, a natural antioxidant found in black pepper helps to prevent and delay the damaging effects of free radicals and reduce early signs of aging

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Reduces the symptoms of vitiligo

Vitiligo is a skin condition of the skin losing its natural pigmentation in selected areas. Piperine an alkaloid in black pepper and two of its analogs; tetrahydropiperine (THP) and a cyclohexyl derivative (RCHP) have been found to produce pigmentation of skin when applied externally. The discovery had made black pepper oil a new and better ingredient in manufacturing vitiligo medication.

USE OF BLACK PEPPER IN HOME REMEDIES

• Treatment for Sore throat Consuming a pinch of black pepper mixed with half a teaspoon of honey helps to treat a sore throat.
• In addition, tea infused with black pepper, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon helps to get rid of cold.
• Inhaling steam laced with a pinch of black pepper powder or drops of oil and cinnamon powder will reduce symptoms of sinusitis.