How does black peppercorns grow in natural conditions? Useful properties of black pea pepper, as well as treatment with the help of the fruits of this plant.

Black pepper is massively grown in Latin American countries in the tropical zone. But if you wish, you can grow it with us.

Since pepper has become an agricultural crop, poles have been set up for it on plantations, as for hops, and this limits its growth to a height of 4-5 m.

The plant resembles a liana, as it wraps around trees with its rods, on which fruits grow. First, the plant blooms, its flowers resemble hanging icicles, and then bears yellow and red fruits.

These black pepper fruits are useful to grow and eat for people who suffer from diseases. of cardio-vascular system. Black pepper is also seasoned with meat and fish dishes. This is a spicy plant for lovers of spicy dishes.

In countries Latin America and the islands close to it are engaged in the cultivation of black pepper on plantations.

Black pepper is good for normal digestion. However, they should not be abused. Especially it should not be eaten by people with stomach diseases.

Widely used pepper in the kitchen different countries. In our country, it is used for soups, marinades, for all types of meat and sausages.

Sold in two versions: ground and in grains. It is used as a spice to add piquancy and flavor to the dish.

The crop is harvested when the fruits begin to turn red.

Beneficial features:

1. Black pepper has antibacterial properties. Therefore, adding it to foods keeps them fresh.
2. Thanks to pepper, the secretion of hydrochloric acid increases and the digestion process improves. Protects against colic, diarrhea and constipation.
3. Helps overweight people to overcome kilograms. Due to its hot properties, pepper added to the right amount helps in weight loss proper diet nutrition. It destroys fat cells in the body.
4. Useful for skin diseases.
5. For colds and coughs, black pepper should be treated. It relieves sinusitis and some nasal conditions.
6. Is an antioxidant.
7. Helps transport throughout the body useful material.
8. Helps with diseases such as hoarseness, joint pain, hernia, gangrene, earache, asthma, whooping cough and many others.
9. Used in medicinal purposes since ancient times.

Contraindications for using black pepper:

1. Gastric ulcer.
2. Operations on the stomach and intestines.
3. Use in large doses.

Growing black pepper at home is not difficult.

Growing black pepper at home

There are two main qualities of pepper - its sharpness (due to piperine) and aroma (depending on the content of essential oils).

To do this, you need to buy black peppercorns in the store. It is sold in bags and is quite inexpensive. And from this bag you can grow good harvest. Cultivation, care, temperature regime, features of growth, watering and harvesting - all this you need to know when growing black pepper.

1. The plant must be provided with conditions in which it will grow comfortably. The first step is to ensure the correct temperature. Black pepper grows at a temperature of +25°C and does not like a sharp drop in temperature. At temperatures below +10°C, the plant will die.
2. A plant in a pot can reach a height of 2 meters at proper care.
3. Fruits black pepper in the second year of life.
4. Soil for the plant: heavy leafy and soddy soil, sand and humus.
5. Peppers need light, but not direct rays.
6. Watering should be plentiful in summer and moderate in winter. Pour black pepper with water at room temperature.
7. Reproduction occurs in several ways: layering, cuttings, division and seeds.
8. Peppers bloom in April or May.

Tools you will need to grow black pepper at home:

1. Peppercorns from a store bag.
2. Pot or cup made of cardboard.
3. Thermometer.
4. Water.
5. Land with fertilizers.
6. Chopper and shovel for transplanting pepper into the ground.
7. Covering polyethylene film.

For pepper, choose a bright place, protected from direct sunlight.

Planting black pepper at home

1. After buying black peppercorns, you need to select the largest ones and plant them in a pot.
2. Before planting, they must be soaked in water for a day.
3. The air temperature for growing should be +25-30°C.
4. It is better to plant a plant in a pot in early summer.
5. After the appearance of the second leaf, it must be fertilized. It is best to use bird droppings for this. It must be defended in advance.
6. After fertilizing, black pepper should be planted in a large pot so that it becomes spacious. The pot should be kept on the windowsill in cloudy weather, and in sunny weather it should be taken out into the street.

Features of black pepper:

1. If white eggs appear on the back of the leaves, then this is normal. Then they will turn black.
2. There is a so-called white pepper, which is also sold in peas. It practically does not differ from black, except for the color of the shell. And get this white shell by soaking peppercorns in water. Soaked peppers lie in water for 2 weeks, and then the shell is easily peeled and turns white. Then it is dried, after which it is ready for use. white pepper landing is not allowed.
3. Still grown Green pepper. It is obtained from unripe black fruits. By drying, its color remains green. Red is obtained in the same way. But pink is already a separate variety of Brazilian pepper.
4. Only black pepper is suitable for planting, and green, white and red cannot be planted.

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Proper care of black pepper

1. The plant grows on the window, and therefore it must be placed so that there is enough light. Best in east or west side, because on north side there is little light, and in the south it can burn out.
2. During the growing season, the temperature should be around 20-22 degrees, and in winter the temperature should be reduced to + 18 ° C. Lower than 16°C is not desirable.
3. The plant loves moisture, so if the heating is constantly on, it can dry out the air, while the plant will get sick. It must be sprayed 2 times a day with water. In winter, it is worth doing it less often than in summer. In the summer you need to water abundantly. On the tray with a pot, you can pour water or peat.
4. In summer and spring, the plant is fed with mineral fertilizers.
5. In winter, the plant is dormant. It is better not to disturb him, water him so as not to overdo it. Leave it in a bright place.
6. Peppers are transplanted every two years. Pots are better to take plastic, they retain moisture more.

Europe got acquainted with Indian spice in the 4th century. BC e. during the conquests of Alexander the Great. Pepper or as it was also called "Malabar berry" quickly won adherents and became a necessary component of many dishes of European cuisine. Spice in those days was worth its weight in gold and often served as a cash equivalent. She paid for goods, bribed officials, gave dowry and paid tribute.

The cost of this spice, which, according to the ancients, possessed many healing properties, was so high that it was often bought by one pea. Today it has become much more democratic in price, but has not lost its popularity, firmly holding the title of "King of Spice".

Botanical reference

The spice we know as black pepper is perennial drupe fruit climbing liana Píper nígrum (family Piperaceae), processed in a special way. The plant is a typical representative of tropical flora and, in addition to India, is common in Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, the islands of Java and Madagascar.

How and where does black pepper grow?

Wild vines of the genus Piper (Pepper) are found mainly in forests, where they have the opportunity to rely on aerial roots on trees and stretch upward, reaching 15 meters in length. The plant forms cobs with numerous berries, which are green in color when unripe, and turn red when ripe.


Currently, pepper vines are actively cultivated. In subtropical conditions, they bear fruit 2 times a year and, with proper care, are able to "live" up to 30 years. On plantations, they are grown using a trellis method, not allowing plants to exceed a length of 4–5 m, which significantly increases productivity.

The average length of cobs is 8-14 cm, the number of berries in each ranges from 20 to 30.

Pepper varieties

1. Black is just one of the ways in which the fruit of the Píper nígrum vine is processed. Drupes that have not reached full ripeness are blanched and the protective layer is removed. upper layer to speed up the browning process. Further, the berries are dried naturally or in special apparatus. After a few days, their shell shrinks and becomes black. It is in this form that the spice enters our table.
2. Green also obtained from unripe berries. However, drying is carried out in a cold way (sublimation method), when the product is first subjected to shock freezing and then dehydrated in a vacuum space. At the same time, the original color of the drupes is preserved, they acquire a delicate, piquant taste. This seasoning is pickled, and in Thai cuisine it is used fresh.
3. Pink It is produced similarly to green, only from fully ripened berries. Attention: In stores, you can often find another spice with the same name. These are pink peppers from the fruits of Chinus softus or Chinus pistachio, which grow in Peru and Brazil, respectively. South American spice large quantities can negatively affect the body, so it is not used separately, but in multicomponent mixtures.
4. White- These are ripe fruits without a shell. There are several ways to clean the drupes, among which the most common is soaking for a week in a solution of salt or lime, after which the top layer is easily removed. It remains only to dry the peas, and they are ready to eat.

White pepper, like black pepper, is used in marinades or to enhance the taste of dishes, but it is not as spicy, although it is more aromatic.

What is useful and who can harm

The oldest oriental spice makes our food not only tastier, but also much healthier. Black pepper contains almost all vitamins and microelements, as well as healing essential oils.

But the "Malabar berry" is especially valued because of the unique alkaloid - piperine, it is he who gives the spice its characteristic sharpness. The substance has a beneficial effect on metabolic processes, stimulating the production of enzymes necessary for proper digestion of food and accelerating the removal of decay products from the body.

In addition, piperine is involved in the formation of endorphins and serotonin, so it can be safely called a natural antidepressant. It is not surprising that black pepper is advised to be consumed in autumn. winter period, as protection against seasonal breakdown.

Beneficial features

When used in moderation, the "king of spices" contributes to:

• strengthening immunity
• reduction of pain syndromes in sprains and muscle injuries
• elimination of edema
• improve blood circulation, reduce the risk of blood clots
• relief of headaches, including those with chronic migraines
• oral cavity health
• skin rejuvenation, treatment of dermatitis and vitiligo
• increased appetite, increased intestinal motility.

Official medicine confirms antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

In Ayurvedic practices, it is used to treat colds, dry coughs, respiratory problems and diarrhea.

Peppercorns, stewed in a water bath with olive oil, counts effective tool from gout and sciatica.

Nutritionists advise including spice in the menu for those who are struggling with being overweight. In cosmetology, there are many products for the care of problem skin based on black pepper extract.

And finally, the "Malabar berry" is a recognized aphrodisiac, able not only to maintain the fire of desire, but also to help with a decrease in potency.

Both in cooking and for medicinal purposes, it is better to use black peppercorns, rather than ready-made powder. If necessary, the spice is ground on its own, immediately before use.

Contraindications

Like other hot spices, black pepper should be used with caution in chronic inflammation of the kidneys and Bladder, pancreas or gastrointestinal tract. If the diseases of these organs are acute, the spice should be completely excluded from your diet.

Pepper is contraindicated for anemia, peptic ulcer and during the recovery period after operations on the gastrointestinal tract.

Excessive passion for seasoning can cause irritation of the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract and stomach. In addition, women who pepper their dishes too much sometimes suffer from reproductive dysfunction.

Some people have an individual intolerance to hot spices. To determine which spice causes a negative reaction of the body, appropriate tests will help. Allergy to black pepper has symptoms that are indistinguishable from ordinary food. The mucous membrane of the larynx and the area around the eyes swell, cough and runny nose begin, a rash appears, itching and redness of certain areas of the skin are noted.

In severe cases, the pressure rises, dizziness and vomiting may occur, shock and loss of consciousness are not ruled out. The described conditions are extremely rare, but people with a general tendency to allergies need to be careful.

Application in cooking

It is difficult to find a first or second course without black pepper. That's why he is the "king of spices" to own the entire culinary world.

In the form of whole peas, the spice is used:

• when cooking broths
• for marinades
• in combination with other spices when baking fish or meat
• for cooking fragrant vinegars or sauces requiring long aging (e.g. Worcestershire)
• in home preservation and pickles

Application range ground pepper much wider: from second courses, soups and salads to some desserts and drinks.


They are seasoned:

• minced meat and vegetables
• sausages and smoked meats
• breading
• savory toppings, casseroles and omelettes
• most instant savory sauces

The popular spice is also loved by confectioners. It is flavored with berry and fruit desserts, ice cream, chocolates, muffins and gingerbread.

In the winter cold, tea or coffee with black pepper will help to warm up. The spice is part of alcoholic cocktails and drinks, among which the most famous are " Bloody Mary”, punch, grog, mulled wine. The presence of "Malabar berry" not only improves the taste of the product, but also relieves hangover.

Since the spice speeds up metabolism, dishes with its "participation" will not harm our figure. Most recipes use ground black pepper, the calorie content of which is only 251 kcal per 100 g (for reference: one teaspoon contains 5 g of this seasoning).

1. You need to store the spice in a dark, dry place, hermetically sealed.
2. Purchased ground pepper after opening the package is recommended to be used within 3-4 months, otherwise it will gradually begin to lose its properties.
3. Whole peas are put in dishes at the beginning of cooking, chopped - at the very end, otherwise bitterness will be felt.
4. Grinding peppers by hand is not necessarily a special grinder for spices or coffee. If such tools are not at hand, an ordinary rolling pin or a mortar and pestle will do.

In order for the ground spice to reveal the aroma most clearly, I recommend that you always buy only peppercorns and grind it just before use.

Quality standards

How to determine how good the black pepper we purchase is?

1. If the peas have a light gray (gray) hue, the spice has lost its beneficial properties and aroma, it is more correct to refuse it.
2. Whole grains should sink in water. This testifies to their density and high weight - such is the highest quality.
3. According to GOST, ground black pepper has a dark gray color and a uniform powdery consistency. The fresh spice has a strong, spicy smell and a pungent taste. A weak aroma indicates prolonged or improper storage.
4. In peppercorns, you should pay attention to the grain size: according to the standard, it is approximately the same and ranges from 3 to 5 mm.

Another important indicator: weight of 1000 dried berries High Quality is exactly 460 g. This figure is so accurate and unchanged that in the Middle Ages, black peppercorns were used in pharmacies instead of calibration weights.

How to grow your own

Planting material is easy to purchase at the nearest supermarket. It is enough to buy a bag of peppercorns and select the largest, heaviest and densest specimens. Next, we adhere to the following algorithm:

We leave the grains for a day in hot water(approximately 60ºС). The fluid must be changed periodically so that it does not cool down.

We plant the swollen seeds in the prepared soil mixture to a depth of no more than two pea sizes.

We will need:

• 4 pieces of leaf ground
• 3 - turf
• 2 - humus
• 1 - sand.

Pour water over and put in a warm, bright place, best of all on a windowsill or balcony.

Since Píper nígrum is a thermophilic plant, it is necessary that the air temperature in the room reaches 20 - 25ºС. It is undesirable to prepare seedlings in the winter, because even with good heating we are unlikely to be able to constantly maintain the desired microclimate.

Sprouts should appear in 3-4 weeks.

Once the plants have produced at least 2 true leaves, they can be dived. There are two options: either containers for growing at home, or open ground, if it happens at the beginning of summer and the weather is hot. It is better to fertilize during this period with settled bird droppings.

Attention!

With the onset of autumn, if the pepper grows on the street, it must be brought indoors for the winter. Even at 10ºС, the heat-loving Píper nígrum can die, is it necessary to talk about the first frosts, which also occur at the end of September?

Features of growing black pepper at home

The bush should be planted in a spacious plastic tub and ensure sufficient watering, good lighting (without direct sunlight), as well as timely top dressing.

With a lack of nutrients, the plant is unlikely to give a bountiful harvest, and it may become seriously ill. Used for fertilizer natural top dressing(dung, droppings), and chemicals, for example, nitroammophosku.

It should be remembered that:

1. In winter, pepper "rests" and does not need abundant watering. Optimum temperature air during this period is 18ºС, it is undesirable to go beyond these limits.
2. If the plant is near heating appliances, it should be sprayed twice a day with water at room temperature.
3. Fertilizers are applied only in spring and summer, during the growing season, then watering is increased, making sure that the topsoil does not dry out. You can additionally fill the pallet with wet peat or expanded clay.
4. A year later, throughout life, the pepper is transplanted. Every time you need to take care of good drainage.

Subject to all these rules, the plant will regularly produce crops, starting from the second year of life. Usually at home, pepper reaches 12 years of age.

The condition of the plant can be tracked by the leaves. If they turn yellow, it is necessary to reduce watering and take care of top dressing. Faded and dry leaves are the result of prolonged exposure to bright sun. With a lack of light, the plant has too elongated, pale branches, blooms weakly, droops. Brown rims along the edges of the leaves may be due to insufficient air humidity.

Isn't it surprising that a spice so familiar to us, which, along with salt, is present on every table, has a thousand-year history and unique beneficial properties? Probably, now, housewives will appreciate their favorite seasoning in a new way.

Useful video

An excerpt from a popular TV show discussing our hot spice:

Try to eat right and be healthy!

" Pepper

Black pepper, like a spice, has been known to mankind since time immemorial.. Neither first nor second courses can do without its aroma and spiciness that adds taste, delicious marinades also cannot be cooked without the well-known black peas. But not everyone knows how this well-known spice grows- black peppercorns. Recently, the cultivation of black pepper on suburban area and at home is becoming more and more popular, so I want to answer in detail all the questions that arise.

The homeland of the spice is the subtropics of Asia. Plantations of the Malabar berry, another name for black pepper, are located in India, Brazil, and Indonesia.

AT vivo habitat is perennial tree liana wrapping around tree trunks.

Pepper liana grows up to 15 meters tall with large leathery leaves and hanging clusters of hard fruit balls.

Green clusters turn red as they ripen. Red berries are harvested and dried. In the process of drying, the fruits become familiar to everyone, black peas.

How black peppercorns grow in Australia:

Is it possible and how to grow a plant at home?

Since at a temperature of + 10 ° C the pepper vine dies, raise her in open field it is almost impossible for us.

But when creating favorable conditions, it grows well and even bears fruit as a houseplant.

A little patience and you will certainly be able to surprise your family and friends with an exotic tenant on the windowsill.

Where to plant, where to get the seed

So where to plant? For pepper west and east windows are best suited with good lighting and no direct sunlight.

If the landing is located on south side, you should slightly cover the plant from too bright light.

The optimum temperature for growth and development is +25°C. In winter, like most plants, the pepper liana has a dormant period, at which time the planting feels great at + 16 ° C.

Which is sold in almost every grocery store.

You should pay attention to the date of packaging, seeds packaged more than a year ago may not sprout.

Before planting, they are soaked for a day in water + 25- + 30 ° С. Popped peas should not be planted. After that, the seeds are planted in the prepared soil.

What soil to choose

Plant seeds in a pot with good drainage., pepper loves moisture, but with its excess, the plant may die.

Expanded clay, shards are used as drainage, ordinary crushed stone is excellent for creating a drainage layer. Do not forget about the holes for water drainage in the bottom of the pot.

Ready for planting soil mix for orchids, but you can prepare the soil yourself. The following composition will be optimal:

• sand - 1 portion;
• humus - 1 portion;
• sod land - 4 servings;
• leaf ground - 2 servings.

Seeds are planted in late May-early June. They can be covered with film or glass to create a greenhouse effect.

Landing should be systematically watered and ventilated. Seedlings appear in 3-4 weeks.

Cultivation and care at home

Watering

Pepper loves good hydration and needs abundant watering and spraying from spring to autumn. The soil in the pot should be slightly damp.

Reduce watering in winter and water the plant twice as often. If the room temperature in winter is within + 20 ° C, it is not necessary to spray.

Important: watering and spraying is carried out with settled water in which there is less salt and chlorine.

top dressing

The introduction of complex mineral fertilizer or diluted chicken manure into the soil will provide planting with the necessary substances.

Fertilize from late April to early October, twice a month. With a sufficient content of fertilizers in the soil, the plant will please with a good appearance and active growth.

Transfer

It is produced every two years.. The plant is placed in a pot bigger size, transshipment method. The soil must be moistened before transplanting so as not to damage the root system.

Possible difficulties

Pepper will tell you what he needs in this moment. With a lack sunlight the plant stretches and sheds foliage.

With insufficient moisture leaf tips turn brown. Excess waterlogging leads to yellowing of the leaves.

Direct sunlight can burn and dry the foliage.

Little growing tricks

Because it's a liana need to put a support to allow the seedling to grow normally.

The appearance of white "eggs" on the back of the leaves is normal for the plant.

A green pet begins to bear fruit in the second year of life. Depending on the time of harvesting the fruit, you can get green, white, and actually black pepper.

At good conditions keeping pepper liana at home can reach 2 m in height.

White pepper is obtained by soaking ripe fruits for 2 weeks and then peeling and drying.

Only black peas can be used as seeds. Red, white and green seeds do not germinate.

Beneficial features

The spice has a powerful antibacterial effect.. Contributes to the preservation of products, which is why it is so popular in hot Asian countries.

Able to normalize the process of digestion. Helps with colds. It is an excellent antioxidant and improves metabolism.

With a lot of useful properties, it should be remembered that pepper is contraindicated in inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, and its excessive use can be harmful.

The program "About the most important thing" will tell about black peppercorns:

Growing peppers at home is easy.. A little patience and careful care will allow you to get at home very interesting plant, not only useful, but also having excellent decorative properties.

Try it, you will surely succeed.

A common spice found in every kitchen is black peppercorns, used as a seasoning for marinades, first and second courses, gravies and sauces, meat, etc. But not everyone can imagine how black peppercorns grow in natural conditions. That's right. After all, the homeland of the climbing plant is the territory of India (Malabar Islands). In our country, gardeners also learned how to grow peppercorns at home and on the street.

Gradually, the spice began to be cultivated in other countries with a humid and hot climate. At first it was Indonesia, southeastern Asia, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Africa, Sumatra.

Now in Russia they are also cultivating black peppercorns, but exclusively for personal consumption, and not on an industrial scale.

Description of the appearance of the vine

The tree liana grows in the lower tier of the rainforest, using the trunks of more powerful trees as supports. In the wild, it can grow up to 15 meters in length. The leaves are oval in shape with a pointed tip, 8-10 cm long. Their location on the branch is alternate (one after the other). The flowers are collected in inflorescences on elongated racemes (8-14 cm), they are white and yellowish-gray. The fruits of the drupe ripen in different time, so the harvest is stretched for a long time. One brush collects about 20-30 peas on itself.

Since peppercorns grow on a climbing plant, poles (up to 6 m) are used on plantations when cultivating crops. They are needed for twisting the stems of the vine and for more convenient harvesting of berries.

All varieties of trade names: black, green, white, pink and red peppercorns are spices obtained from a single plant. Their difference lies only in the processing methods and the nature of the ripeness of the berries.

There are several ways to grow black peppercorns at home. This is to use seeds, cuttings, and layering.

The nuances of home growing

For food, peppercorns are usually grown on the windowsill, where the plant feels best, or on the site. The window is chosen with a focus on the east or western direction. in spring and summer periods the plant is watered more often, preventing the soil from drying out. But they don’t overmoisten either, which is usually not to the liking of the pepper tree.

Since peppercorns grow in the wild in the tropics, with artificial breeding he also needs high humidity air environment. Otherwise, the bush will hurt. Therefore, it is necessary to perform the spraying procedure twice a day, using soft settled water for this. The pot is placed in a tray with moistened peat or expanded clay.

In spring and summer they bring mineral fertilizers in the form of supplements. During the period of cold weather, the plant goes into a state of rest, while it is placed in a well-lit place.

The bush is transplanted every 1-2 years. A soil mixture can serve as a soil for it, including soddy and leafy soil with humus and peat in equal proportions.

During periods of rapid growth and development (from mid-March to the end of summer), black pepper must be fed. For this, apply complex fertilizers made for plants with ornamental leaves.

The reaction to a nutrient deficiency in a plant is acute - it sheds the entire leaf cover. Regular watering should not be excessive, as this will cause yellowing of the leaves, their wilting, and, in general, the death of the plant.

Seedling germination rules

To get good seedlings, you need to buy peppercorns in the store. It is best to plan the planting of seeds for the month of June, since it is at this time that the temperature stabilizes and is set at + 25- + 28 degrees. What is necessary for culture.

A month after planting, the first fragile sprouts will appear. Seedlings dive when it enters the stage of full tillering. Containers with a diameter of 7-8 cm are prepared for picking. Black pepper has a rather fragile root system, so the picking is done with caution.

Top dressing of seedlings is carried out when the second leaflet grows on the plants. A good fertilizer is chicken manure, from which a solution is first made, aged for several days. The ratio of manure to liquid is 1:10. Or they use purchased top dressing produced for deciduous plants.

After gaining mass by the root system (after about 7 days), the sprouts are moved to larger pots. It is important to consider that the pepper is a climbing tree, so indoors it will have to provide a reliable support. After transplanting into large pots, the plant is fully cared for.

peas different color can be obtained on your own.

For example, whites are obtained by soaking the material for a week and removing the dark skin. That is, the method is not complex technology. When you need to get green peppercorns, they act differently.
The green coloring of peppercorns is acquired due to their underdevelopment. That is, they do not perform special actions with the fruits, they simply do not allow them to ripen.

For growing seedlings, only black fruits are taken. White, red or green peppercorns are not able to germinate due to changes in the structure.

Allspice is a perennial tree. Planted in the country or on the windowsill, it will regularly supply the owners with a crop for several years and will benefit the body.

Black pepper is a popular spice, especially among lovers of spicy dishes. Peppercorns, ground or whole, can be used in almost any main dish. It is ideal for adding flavor and aroma to meat, fish dishes, various snacks, salads, etc. In addition to the fact that black pepper is indispensable in the kitchen, it is also very useful for the body. It is an excellent source of manganese, iron, vitamins and other nutrients. Today we will tell you how you can use black pepper for health and beauty.

What are the benefits of black pepper?

It is known that black pepper helps to cope with many diseases, because. has healing properties. Pepper treats respiratory diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, eliminates fever. In India, black pepper is used to treat almost any disease. Since pepper destroys harmful microbes, it can be used externally to treat the skin (eliminate acne).

Black pepper can be used externally to treat arthritis. To do this, prepare special composition: hot sesame oil + pepper. Apply the mixture on sore joints in a chilled form with massaging movements. Experts say that it helps to eliminate pain.

To treat hemorrhoids, grind cumin seeds and black pepper. Add a teaspoon of honey or sugar to the mixture. Take the composition of 1 spoon in the morning and evening to get rid of hemorrhoids. Honey can be replaced with sugar.

If there is any respiratory problem, then just add black pepper to mint tea and drink it at night. Also, for the treatment of coughs, colds, you can use honey + black pepper, or honey + warm milk.

Black pepper is good for the skin. It can be used externally to eliminate rashes, because. it has a disinfecting effect, and is also taken orally to get rid of problems such as stains, etc.

To improve brain function, take honey mixed with black pepper daily (twice a day for a teaspoon). Experts say that it helps to improve memory.

From increased blood pressure ethnoscience advises drinking water with black pepper (1 teaspoon per glass of water). This will bring your blood pressure back to normal.

Medicinal uses of black pepper

Ayurveda recommends using black pepper with ghee to improve eyesight. To relieve a cough, you can chew 15 raisins along with 5 black peppercorns. Pepper works as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial agent.

Regular use of black pepper improves eyesight, protects the body from various infections, and eliminates flatulence.

Black pepper can be used to stop bleeding. To do this, mix it with yogurt or kefir.

To treat the stomach, mix 1 g of pepper with the juice of ginger and lemon. Drink 2 tbsp. spoons of the composition before meals.

black pepper for obesity

Today, obesity () is a problem for many, but few people know that ordinary peppercorns can cope with extra pounds. The main advantage of black pepper is that it is able to absorb nutrients from all products. Along with this, it is an excellent drug for weight loss.

For the treatment of obesity, you can use a drink made from pepper, or chew it fresh.

Drink: Squeeze the juice of one lemon into a glass of water, add one tablespoon of honey and one teaspoon of ground pepper. Drink this mixture before meals. It is believed that this helps to reduce weight. However, before using such a remedy, it is better to consult a doctor.

In addition, pepper tea can be used to treat obesity. Just brew the pepper as a tea according to your taste, you can also add ginger, cinnamon, green tea. The best result will appear if taken before breakfast.

Juice: mix melon juice and Apple juice together, add the juice of one lemon and 0.5 tsp. black pepper with a pinch of salt. Take this mixture every morning for weight loss.

Cumin, black pepper + milk

To protect against seasonal diseases, traditional medicine advises taking a mixture of milk with black pepper and cumin. The benefit of this drink lies in the ability of pepper to destroy viruses and bacteria, as well as absorb nutrients from other products.

Recipe: heat milk, add cumin, pepper (to taste). Drink the composition at night. This helps not only to protect against a cold, but also to cure it.

Other benefits of the drink: This health drink contains calcium, iron, potassium, which are found in abundance in cumin and pepper. This helps to balance the electrolytes in the body, get rid of problems with blood pressure. Milk also regulates hypertension.

According to one study, cumin increases metabolism, and piperine, which is found in peppers, helps burn fat.

The vitamins found in pepper and cumin contribute to blood thinning, correcting blood circulation. Both of them also help with stomach problems.

Harm of black pepper

We told you about the benefits of black pepper, but there is also harm. What may arise side effects from eating pepper?

It is known that excessive consumption of black pepper can harm the body due to its spiciness. This can cause stomach discomfort and pain. Therefore, people with gastrointestinal diseases should not abuse this product.

In addition, pepper powder can cause breathing problems. Ingestion in excessive amounts causes irritation of the respiratory tract, causes problems with the throat. Black pepper is more harmful to children than adults.

During pregnancy, it is better to give up pepper, or consult a doctor. There have been cases that pepper, when consumed excessively, was the cause of a miscarriage. Also, do not use it too much during lactation.

Benefits of eating 2 black peppercorns

If you consume 2 black peppers daily in the morning, you will get a number of health benefits.

The benefits of black pepper: elimination excess weight, relieve fatigue, eliminate headache, treat rheumatism, relieve joint pain, protect against breast cancer, lower blood pressure (if the pressure is low, chew raisins + pepper), improve vision.

Piperine is a disinfectant. It destroys viruses, bacteria, treats malaria, relieves fever.

Black pepper stimulates taste buds, increases the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, and improves digestion. That's why a man with a weak digestive system should chew 2 black peppers every morning before breakfast. Thus, the digestive processes in the body will be accelerated.