Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) — Ayurvedic Herbs

March 23rd, 2007 | admin

Black pepper (piper nigrum) used as a spice is also an Ayurvedic herb. The main usable part is its fruits. Grounded black pepper forms an important constituent of many home remedies and Ayurvedic medicines. Its aroma is also used to treat conditions like acute fever, unconsciousness, etc.

It forms a constituent of Ayurvedic medicinal coffee, home remedy for cough, cold and nausea, etc.

Piper nigrum is known by different names in different parts of India. Kurumulaku is the Malayalam name. Krishna, vellaja etc are other names of the herb.