Piper nigrum: An overview of effects on human health

Piper nigrum (family Piperaceae) is a valuable medicinal plant. It is one of the most commonly used spices and considered as The King of spices among various spices. Black pepper is grown in many tropical regions like Brazil, Indonesia and India. Hot and pungent peppercorns are obtained from Black p...

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Published in:Research Journal of Science and Technology 2020-10, Vol.12 (4), p.331-337
Main Authors: Neha, Pal, Joshi, M. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alzheimer's disease
Angiogenesis
Antioxidants
Cancer
Cough
Drug dosages
Enzymes
Flavonoids
Free radicals
Herbal medicine
Inflammation
Kinases
Leukemia
Lipid peroxidation
Lipids
Meat
Medical research
Medicinal plants
Medicine
Memory
Nanoparticles
Oxidation
Oxidative stress
Pathogens
Phosphorylation
Phytochemicals
Piper nigrum
Piperine
Selenium
Silver
Spices
Syrups
Thermogenesis
Tropical environment
Tropical environments
Vitamins
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Summary:Piper nigrum (family Piperaceae) is a valuable medicinal plant. It is one of the most commonly used spices and considered as The King of spices among various spices. Black pepper is grown in many tropical regions like Brazil, Indonesia and India. Hot and pungent peppercorns are obtained from Black pepper which is the most famous and one of the commonly used spices throughout the world. Pepper is used worldwide in different types of sauces and dishes like meat dishes. One study reported that piperine is widely used in various herbal cough syrups for its potent anti-tussive and bronchodilator properties. It is used in anti- inflammatory, anti-malarial, anti-leukemia treatment. Recent medical studies have shown that it is helpful in increasing the absorption of certain vitamins, selenium, ß-cartene, also increase the body's natural thermogenic activity.
ISSN:0975-4393
2349-2988
DOI:10.5958/2349-2988.2020.00050.9