Did you know that this popular spice is also used for medicine?
Black pepper contains the bioactive compound piperine, which is an alkaloid like capsaicin, the active component found in chili powder and cayenne pepper. - Health Line
Medicinal properties: anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, expectorant, stimulant, carminative, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial
As an anti-inflammatory, black pepper reduces chronic inflammation within the body.
Some causes of chronic inflammation include; food allergies, consuming foods with white sugar, unhealthy fats, processed foods, smoking and stress all contribute to creating chronic inflammation in the body. If left untreated chronic inflammation can lead to - diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancers, stroke, autoimmune disease, arthritis, fibromyalgia
Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory, have you ever used a black pepper herbal salve or oil for sore muscles? Works wonders. You can make a massage oil by infusing fresh ground black pepper, ground ginger and ground cayenne. It really works on relieving sore muscles and arthritic joints.
As an expectorant, black pepper loosens the mucus in the lungs, making coughs more
productive.
1/8 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper mixed with 2
teaspoons of honey can be taken for coughs. A tea can be made by adding 1
teaspoon of freshly ground pepper to a cup of hot boiling water. Let
steep for 10-15 minutes, strain, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey, stir and
sip. Again, this is for coughs with mucus in the lungs. Not a dry
hacking cough.
Antioxidant properties work by protecting and repairing our cells
from cellular damage. What causes this type of damage? Diets that lack fruits and vegetables, consuming too many unhealthy fats, processed foods, white sugar, the artificial colors and flavorings in our food, chemicals in our bath and beauty products. All these factors are what contribute to the weakening of, and damage to, our inner cellular structure. Over time this leads to an imbalance in our bodies, which can then lead to the manifestation of illnesses and diseases, like heart disease, cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, auto-immune disease and skin issues.
Bioavailability - the proportion of the nutrient that is digested, absorbed and metabolized through normal pathways. - The Journal of Nutrition
Science has shown that the vitamins and nutrients in our foods are not always easily absorbed by the body. Remember piperine, that bioactive compound in black pepper, it is known to enhance absorption and improve bioavailability of those necessary vitamins and nutrients. If you have ever heard of adding black pepper to your turmeric preparations before taking, this is why.
It's easy to incorporate black pepper in your daily diet. Just reach for that pepper grinder before you enjoy your meal. 👌
This is just a small introduction to the healing benefits of black pepper. Be sure to keep learning more about what this amazing spice has to offer!
Black pepper contains the bioactive compound piperine, which is an alkaloid like capsaicin, the active component found in chili powder and cayenne pepper. - Health Line
Medicinal properties: anti-inflammatory,
analgesic, expectorant, stimulant, carminative, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial
As an anti-inflammatory, black pepper reduces chronic inflammation within the body.
Some causes of chronic inflammation include; food allergies, consuming foods with white sugar, unhealthy fats, processed foods, smoking and stress all contribute to creating chronic inflammation in the body. If left untreated chronic inflammation can lead to - diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, cancers, stroke, autoimmune disease, arthritis, fibromyalgia
Analgesic/Anti-inflammatory, have you ever used a black pepper herbal salve or oil for sore muscles? Works wonders. You can make a massage oil by infusing fresh ground black pepper, ground ginger and ground cayenne. It really works on relieving sore muscles and arthritic joints.
1/8 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper mixed with 2
teaspoons of honey can be taken for coughs. A tea can be made by adding 1
teaspoon of freshly ground pepper to a cup of hot boiling water. Let
steep for 10-15 minutes, strain, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey, stir and
sip. Again, this is for coughs with mucus in the lungs. Not a dry
hacking cough.Antioxidant properties work by protecting and repairing our cells
from cellular damage. What causes this type of damage? Diets that lack fruits and vegetables, consuming too many unhealthy fats, processed foods, white sugar, the artificial colors and flavorings in our food, chemicals in our bath and beauty products. All these factors are what contribute to the weakening of, and damage to, our inner cellular structure. Over time this leads to an imbalance in our bodies, which can then lead to the manifestation of illnesses and diseases, like heart disease, cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, auto-immune disease and skin issues.
Bioavailability - the proportion of the nutrient that is digested, absorbed and metabolized through normal pathways. - The Journal of Nutrition
Science has shown that the vitamins and nutrients in our foods are not always easily absorbed by the body. Remember piperine, that bioactive compound in black pepper, it is known to enhance absorption and improve bioavailability of those necessary vitamins and nutrients. If you have ever heard of adding black pepper to your turmeric preparations before taking, this is why.
It's easy to incorporate black pepper in your daily diet. Just reach for that pepper grinder before you enjoy your meal. 👌
This is just a small introduction to the healing benefits of black pepper. Be sure to keep learning more about what this amazing spice has to offer!
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