Benefits Of Black Pepper:

Good for digestion

Black pepper increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach which aids proper digestion. It stimulates taste buds and gives you relief from bloating, flatulence, gas, indigestion and constipation.

Improves appetite
By aiding digestion, this wonder spice helps in stimulating appetite. Mix 1½ teaspoon of black pepper powder and 1 teaspoon of jaggery powder and consume daily to improve appetite.

Helps in losing weight
Though it stimulates appetite, it also helps in losing weight. Pepper corns encourage the fat cells to breakdown and boost metabolism. Thus, the body starts burning fat and calories, leading to weight loss.

Fights cold, cough and flu
The problem of cold, cough and flu is common during weather change, when we easily get infected. Black pepper clears stuffy nose, chest congestion, helps loosen phlegm, gives relief from cough and sinus due to its antibacterial, antiviral, antibiotic and antimicrobial properties.

Combats arthritis
This spice is also used to treat arthritis due to its anti inflammatory property. It also reduces joint pain, improves circulation and relieves arthritic symptoms.

Controls blood pressure
Black pepper oil contains potassium which helps in maintaining blood pressure levels, which in turn is good for heart health and prevents cardiovascular diseases. Black pepper is also considered a strong weapon to fight breast and colon cancer. It also protects you from diabetes.

Good for oral health
Black pepper is considered best to prevent and treat oral health issues like pain, inflammation, bad breath and bleeding gums. Mix pepper with salt and brush your teeth like you do with a toothpaste.