Introduction of Black Pepper: (Introduction of Kali Mirch)

black pepper What is it? (What is black pepper?)

There is hardly any house in India where black pepper is not used. It is considered the queen of spices. Whatever vegetable we cook, be it dry or juicy or salty or soup etc., black pepper is used in every dish. Black pepper is not used in food only for taste. It is very beneficial for our body.

Black pepper is considered an important medicine in Ayurveda which frees our body from many diseases. It has been used medicinally in Ayurveda for a long time. In fact, black pepper is included in food only because of its medicinal properties. Black pepper is also used to cure diseases.

 The medicinal properties of black pepper destroy Vata-Kapha. It increases appetite, digests food, makes the liver healthy and eliminates pain and stomach worms. It increases urination and destroys asthma. Its benefits do not end here. Let us know in which diseases it is used.

External appearance (Morphology)

The leaves of this plant are like betel leaves. It is small, round and black in colour. Its taste is quite spicy. Its vine is long-lived. It is a very fast spreading and soft vine. Its vine grows upwards by clinging to a strong support.

It gives almost two harvests in a year. The first harvest is from August to September and the second from March to April. Two types of chillies are sold in the market. White pepper and black pepper. Some people consider white pepper to be a special variety of black pepper. Some people consider horseradish seeds to be white pepper. White pepper is a different form of black pepper. Black pepper is made from half ripe fruits and by soaking fully ripe fruits in water, mashing them with hand and removing the outer peel, it becomes white pepper. After the peel is removed, its hot effect reduces to some extent and its properties become milder.

 Its plant is a bushy one that spreads on the ground. It is smooth. Its stem is round. The branches are thick and soft. Its leaves are broad, round and oval. Its half portion is shiny and thick. Its flowers are small and the pods come on their own. Its fruits are attached in bunches and are round in shape. When ripe they are yellow in colour and after drying they turn black. Its seeds are round and hard. The dried fruits are called black pepper. Its flowering period is from July to August and fruiting period is from October to February.

Black Pepper Nutrients (Nutritional properties of black pepper)

• Calcium
• Iron
• Phosphorus
• Carotene
• thiamine 
• riboflavin
• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Potassium
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Zinc
• Chromium
• Vitamin- A 

Common names of black pepper (Kali mirch common names)

Ayurvedic properties of black pepper (Kali mirch ke Ayurvedic gun)

Medicinal benefits and uses of black pepper (Kali mirch ke fayde or upyog)

In digestion (Black pepper for digestion)

• Using black pepper in your food can help relieve digestive problems. Piperine found in black pepper can help increase digestion capacity by stimulating the digestive enzymes of the pancreas i.e. stomach.

Use of black pepper to sharpen the brain (Black pepper for brain)

• If you are able to complete any of your tasks in daily life easily, then our brain has a big role behind it. It helps us to complete any task properly. Consuming black pepper is also very beneficial for making the brain work faster. The property called piperine present in it works effectively to increase the brain's working capacity. For this, you should consume two or three black peppers daily.

Black pepper is useful in cancer  (Black pepper for cancer)

• Anti-cancer properties are found in black pepper. Due to this property, black pepper can prevent cancer from developing in the body. If you also have a complaint of cancer, then you must consume black pepper.

Black pepper useful in diabetes (Kali mirch for diabetes)

• Nowadays, due to bad lifestyle, the risk of diabetes is increasing. Every year thousands of people die due to diabetes. On the other hand, if black pepper is consumed regularly, it reduces the risk of diabetes to a great extent by keeping the blood sugar level balanced.

To reduce cholesterol black pepper

• There is a risk of many problems developing when the amount of cholesterol in the body increases. In such a situation, black pepper can be used to reduce cholesterol. If you also have a complaint of increased cholesterol, then use this medicine. Heart diseases can also be prevented by reducing cholesterol.

in stomach worms (Black pepper for stomach bugs)

• If you have stomach ache due to stomach worms then drinking black pepper powder with buttermilk on an empty stomach in the morning helps in getting rid of the stomach worms.

In Indigestion black pepper

•  If you do not feel hungry and you have indigestion problem, then mix equal parts of dry ginger, long pepper, cumin and rock salt with black pepper powder. Taking it with warm water after meals is beneficial in indigestion.

In Constipation (Black pepper for constipation)

• If you have constipation problem then mix black pepper powder, roasted asafoetida thoroughly, add pure camphor in it and make tablets and take them at an interval of half an hour, it gives relief in the problem of constipation and cholera.

in cold (Black pepper for cold)

• If you are suffering from cold frequently due to weather changes then consume black pepper powder with milk and sugar candy and eating 7 grains of it will provide relief from cold.

In toothache (Black pepper for teeth)

• Grind black pepper powder with jamun or guava leaves or poppy seeds. Gargling with this helps in curing toothache and is also beneficial in treating throat disorders and improving voice.

In Cough (Black pepper for cough)

• If you have a cough problem, then mix black pepper powder in honey and ghee. Licking it in the morning and evening cures cold, common cough, asthma and chest pain. It removes the phlegm deposited in the lungs.
• Consuming black pepper powder cooked in cow's milk provides relief in breathing problems and cough.
• In case of sore throat and cough, sucking black pepper in mouth gives you relief from cough. 

In Night blindness black pepper

• If you are suffering from this disease then grinding black pepper with curd and applying it in the eyes like kajal gives relief from night blindness.

• If you have a pimple on your eye lids then by rubbing black pepper with water and applying it, the pimple will ripen and burst and you will get relief.
• Many types of eye disorders can be cured by consuming black pepper powder mixed with pure ghee.

In headache (Black pepper for headache)

• Put a black pepper on the tip of a needle and burn it in a lamp. Smelling the smoke coming out of it gives relief from headache. Hiccups also stop. The benefits of black pepper in headache are very beneficial
• If you are suffering from migraine pain then grinding black pepper with Bhringraj juice or rice water and applying it on the forehead cures migraine pain.

In Arthritis (Kali mirch for gout)

• The problem of arthritis is also increasing with increasing age. To get rid of this problem, massage with black pepper cooked in oil is very beneficial in arthritis and joint pain.

in the wound (Black pepper for wound)

• Grind black pepper in water and apply on boils and swellings to dry the wounds. This helps in healing wounds quickly and reduces swelling.

In Urology (Black pepper for urinary disease)

• Grind one gram black pepper and equal quantity of cucumber seeds with water. Mix sugar candy in it, filter it and drink it, it gives relief in problems like burning sensation in urine and pain in urination etc.

in fever (Black pepper for fever)

• If you often have a problem of fever due to weather changes then grinding black pepper, carom seeds and green giloy in water and drinking it after filtering it is also beneficial in case of high fever.

To remove weakness (Black pepper for weakness)

• To get rid of weakness, laziness, apathy etc., mix black peppercorns, dry ginger, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom in small quantities. Boil it like tea. Adding milk and sugar to it and drinking it is beneficial. The medicinal properties of black pepper prove to be very beneficial in getting rid of weakness.

In Piles (Black pepper for piles)

• If you have developed piles due to eating some spicy food, then mix black pepper powder, roasted cumin, honey or sugar. Taking it twice with buttermilk or hot water is beneficial in piles.
• Use one gram black pepper powder with honey three times a day. This stops anal prolapse.

In Paralysis (Black pepper for paralysis)

• Mixing black pepper powder with any anti-flatulence oil and massaging it on the paralyzed body part gives great relief.

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Kali mirch)

• Fruit

Dosages of Kali Mirch

• Churna - 1 to 2 or as per medicine

Precautions

• Black pepper should not be used in case of bloody piles, acidity and pregnancy.

Medicines made from black pepper

• Marichaadi Gutika
• marijuana oil
• Marichadi Powder
• chilli paste