Black pepper
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Name: Black pepper
Latin name: Piper nigrum
Family: Piperaceae
Parts Used: Fuit
Taste: Pungent, spicy
Energetics: Hot, dry
Key actions: Alterative, hepatoprotective, circulatory & digestive stimulant
Precautions/Contraindications:
Black Pepper, known for its culinary uses, supports the digestive system and aids in food metabolism. What may surprise some is that Black pepper also supports the respiratory system and aids in protecting the body against oxidative damage.*