Black Pepper is specified in Ayurveda stimulates the gastric fire,
Krimighana i.e. that which acts as a wormicide, and
Shool prashmana i.e. Destroyer of pain.
Black Pepper is believed to be rich in Vitamin A & B and also contain some minerals like Calcium, Iron and Phosphorous.
Medicinal Usage of the Herb
• Recurrent bouts of cough: you may take two to three black pepper, add a few cumin seeds and some salt. Keep this mixture in the mouth and feel the relief.
• Fever : One-fourth tea spoon of the powder can be taken along with some water to which sugar has been added. This can be taken three to four times a day.
• Common Cold: The first stage of cold is very disturbing. In this condition, half a tea spoon of black pepper powder can be boiled in a glass full of milk and given to the patient at bed time.
• Dry Cough: Take 2-3 freshly grounded Kali Mirch, add to this some Mishri and ghee in equal quantities and form a mixture. This helps in extraction of the dried phlegm and thus provides relief.
• Tooth ache : The pepper powder used to massage the teeth can provide relief from pain and its regular massage helps to stay clean of the dental problems.
• Pyorrhoea : In this condition there is purulent discharge from the gums which can be associated with bleeding. For this condition, try giving the gums a gentle massage of black pepper powder with some salt added to it.
• Nasal Block: This is a very irritating condition in which the person is unable to even breathe properly owing to phlegm which has stuck into the nostrils. In such a condition, Kali Mirch comes as a relief. Take the same, to this add the powders of cardamom, cumin seeds and Cinnamon, Mix them in equal quantities and sniff three to four times a day. This helps in opening the block.
• Hoarseness of voice : Try taking some Kali Mirch and mishri and masticate or keep in the mouth. The juice thus produce helps cure the ailment.
• Skin diseases : The most common skin problem is that of pimples and boils. Try this, take some black pepper powder and add some ghee to the same. Apply on the affected areas for relief.
• Eyesight : Regular intake of pepper powder with some honey acts as a boon for better vision.
• Brain tonic: Take some brahmi leaves and shallow fry in desi ghee. To this add Kali Mirch and some sugar. This mixture can be taken regularly as it promotes not only the power of the brain but is also beneficial for the eyes.
Recommended Dosage of the Herb
Black pepper need to be crushed before use and the powder thus produced may be taken in the dose of half to one gram approximately.
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