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Black Pepper Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

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1. Ayurvedic Perspective

2. Biocharacteristics & Herbal Actions

3. Similar foods and herbs

4. Impact: On tongue, nerves, elimination, etc.

5. Indications / Benefits

6. Comments and reviews

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Black Pepper: Grandma's Chicken Soup

Pungent quality stimulates the heart. Black pepper improves circulation via vasodilation. It destroys mucous in the digestive track and sinuses. Black pepper is a carminative (expels gas) for cold Vata digestion. It is one of the three main ingredients in the popular ayurvedic formula trikatu.

About Black Pepper

The word 'pepper' is dervied from the South Asian word 'pippali'. Pippali (long pepper) is a famous herb in Ayurveda for lung and heart conditions, and is a close relative of black pepper. The word pepper gradually came to include the unrelated New World Peppers (bell peppers, chilis, etc). The word 'pep' is derived from the energizing, spirited qualities of black pepper. Black pepper is native to Southeast Asia. Black pepper was a highly prized commodity in the West, and referred to as black gold.

Buying & Preparation

White pepper is black pepper with the outer skin removed. Green pepper is black pepper before the drying process. It is used in Thai cuisine. Buy whole black peppercorns. Grind whole black peppercorns yourself for maximum freshness and effectiveness. The medicinal effect of spices usually comes from essential oils which evaporate quickly after grinding.

Cooking Black Pepper

Grind coarsley for a rough, rustic and crunchy effect. Finely grind for more inherent heat.

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Is Black Pepper Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

SERVING SIZE: 1/16 tsp

SPECIES: Piper nigrum

FAMILY: Piperaceae

EAT IN: AUTUMN-WINTER

Metabolic Nature of Black Pepper

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

INCREASES Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas) Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic. Learn More	CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR EASY ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. LEARN MORE ABOUT EASY HOT ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT LIGHT ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Lightness is identified by reduced weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT LIGHT
TASTES The 6 Tastes Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below? Learn More	PUNGENT ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper. LEARN MORE ABOUT PUNGENT
DOSHAS The Three Doshas / Body Types According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history. The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded. Learn More	PACIFIES AGGRAVATES
HAS THE FOLLOWING	Moves Energy: Outward OUTWARD Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating. SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS Affinity: Respiratory Health Family: Piperaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all)	Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Black Pepper Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition. Digestion: Digestive DIGESTIVE Herbs that encourage healthy digestion. SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS , Spleen Tonic SPLEEN-TONIC An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues. SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS Cleanse & Detox: Burns Toxins BURNS-TOXINS An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them. SEE ALL 'BURNS-TOXINS' FOODS / HERBS , Internal Detoxicant INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system. SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS Skin Care & Beauty: Diaphoretic DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin. SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS , Rubefacient RUBEFACIENT An herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed. SEE ALL 'RUBEFACIENT' FOODS / HERBS Respiratory-Health: Flushes Sinuses FLUSHES-SINUSES An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus. SEE ALL 'FLUSHES-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS , Decongestant DECONGESTANT An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes. SEE ALL 'DECONGESTANT' FOODS / HERBS Heart & Circulation: Cardiac Stimulant CARDIAC-STIMULANT Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area. SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS , Vasodilator VASODILATOR A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area. SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS , Blood Tonic MILD BLOOD-TONIC An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency. SEE ALL 'BLOOD-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS Strength, Muscle Health: Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODIC Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS. SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Rubefacient, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Rubefacient, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Rubefacient, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Spleen-tonic

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Rubefacient, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Spleen-tonic

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Rubefacient

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Thyme (fresh)

Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Rubefacient, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Rubefacient, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Rubefacient

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Celery Seed

Celery Seed has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Digestive, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Spleen-tonic

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Blood-tonic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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Pippali

Pippali has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Vasodilator, Blood-tonic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive

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Trikatu

Trikatu has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant

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Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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Mustard Poultice

Mustard Poultice has these Actions in Common

Flushes-sinuses, Rubefacient, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic

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Hot Shower

Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator

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Hot Bath

Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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Belly breathing

Belly breathing has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Impact of Black Pepper

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Black Pepper affect your temperature?

0	1	10	39	7
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your ear temperature?

9	16	0
Hotter	No Change	Cooler

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your sweat quantity?

0	1	29	24	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your skin?

0	0	12	0	13
Yellower/Greener	Paler	Redder	Grayer	No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue body?

1	34	0	21
Paler	Redder	Bluer	No Change

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the swelling of your tongue body?

10	3	35
More Swelling	Less Swelling	No Change

Total Responses: 48 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your appetite/hunger?

0	2	15	34	6
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your digestion speed?

1	36	18	1	1
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

TOXINS

How did Black Pepper affect the amount of gas & bloating?

5	23	24	4	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool smell?

0	3	34	18	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1	33	20	2	1
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue coating?

11	1	3	1	41
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your throat soreness?

4	16	5
More sore	No Change	Less sore

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your urine smell?

0	1	46	9	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	3	48	5	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your sweat smell?

1	0	35	18	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your acne?

4	21	0
More acne	No Change	Less acne

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your freckles/moles?

1	24	0
Darker	No Change	Lighter

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

5	0	0	0	0
Redder/Bloodshot	Yellower	Grayer	Browner	Whiter
20
No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0	1	24	0
More green/dark green	More purple	No Change	Less green/purple

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

HYDRATION

How did Black Pepper affect your urine frequency/quantity?

1	3	40	11	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the dryness of your skin?

9	0	16
Drier	Oilier	No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

1	22	2
Puffier	No Change	Less Puffy

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the cracks on your tongue?

2	8	39	6	1
Larger/longer/more cracks	Slightly more	Same	Slightly less/smaller/shorter	Much less

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Black Pepper affect your ear pressure?

2	20	3
More pressure	No Change	Less pressure

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your congestion?

3	7	15
More congestion	No Change	Less congestion

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2	11	12
More thick	No Change	Less thick

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Black Pepper affect your energy levels?

1	1	22	31	2
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your muscle tension?

1	21	26	8	1
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your anxiety?

2	10	32	11	2
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the stillness of your tongue?

4	39	13
More still	No Change	More Trembling / Jittery

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

DIGESTION

How did Black Pepper affect the amount of gas & bloating?

5	23	24	4	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your appetite/hunger?

0	2	15	34	6
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

1	1	15	7	1
Much relief	Slight relief	Same	Slightly more burning	Much more burning

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your digestion speed?

1	36	18	1	1
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

TONGUE

How did Black Pepper affect the stillness of your tongue?

4	39	13
More still	No Change	More Trembling / Jittery

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1	33	20	2	1
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the cracks on your tongue?

2	8	39	6	1
Larger/longer/more cracks	Slightly more	Same	Slightly less/smaller/shorter	Much less

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue body?

1	34	0	21
Paler	Redder	Bluer	No Change

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue coating?

11	1	3	1	41
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the swelling of your tongue body?

10	3	35
More Swelling	Less Swelling	No Change

Total Responses: 48 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

STOOL

How did Black Pepper affect your stool smell?

0	3	34	18	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool consistency?

1	20	23	12	1
Much softer	Slightly softer	Same	Slightly harder	Much harder

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool frequency/quantity?

2	5	27	22	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool color?

3	1	3	5	45
More yellow	More gray	More green	More orange	Same

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool lightness?

1	14	34	7	1
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly darker	Much darker

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

URINE

How did Black Pepper affect your urine smell?

0	1	46	9	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your urine lightness?

0	4	40	12	1
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly Darker	Much Darker

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your urine frequency/quantity?

1	3	40	11	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	3	48	5	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your urine clarity?

2	44	11
More cloudy	Same	More clear

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

SWEAT

How did Black Pepper affect your sweat smell?

1	0	35	18	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your sweat quantity?

0	1	29	24	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

SKIN

How did Black Pepper affect the dryness of your skin?

9	0	16
Drier	Oilier	No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your skin?

0	0	12	0	13
Yellower/Greener	Paler	Redder	Grayer	No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your freckles/moles?

1	24	0
Darker	No Change	Lighter

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your acne?

4	21	0
More acne	No Change	Less acne

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

EYE

How did Black Pepper affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0	1	24	0
More green/dark green	More purple	No Change	Less green/purple

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

1	22	2
Puffier	No Change	Less Puffy

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

5	0	0	0	0
Redder/Bloodshot	Yellower	Grayer	Browner	Whiter
20
No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

ENT

How did Black Pepper affect your congestion?

3	7	15
More congestion	No Change	Less congestion

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your ear pressure?

2	20	3
More pressure	No Change	Less pressure

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your throat soreness?

4	16	5
More sore	No Change	Less sore

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2	11	12
More thick	No Change	Less thick

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your ear temperature?

9	16	0
Hotter	No Change	Cooler

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

SYSTEMIC

How did Black Pepper affect your anxiety?

2	10	32	11	2
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your temperature?

0	1	10	39	7
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your energy levels?

1	1	22	31	2
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your muscle tension?

1	21	26	8	1
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

HEART

How did Black Pepper affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

1	1	21	2	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your heart rate?

0	0	10	15	0
Much slower	Slightly slower	Same	Slightly faster	Much faster

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your heart rhythm?

6	19	0
More palpitations	Same	Less palpitations

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Black Pepper may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Respiratory, Lung, Throat & Sinus

Animal/dander allergy

How does Black Pepper affect 'Animal/dander allergy'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Clear mucus

How does Black Pepper affect 'Clear mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Cystic-Fibrosis

How does Black Pepper affect 'Cystic-Fibrosis'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Difficulty expectorating

How does Black Pepper affect 'Difficulty expectorating'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Dust allergy

How does Black Pepper affect 'Dust allergy'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Ear pain/infection

How does Black Pepper affect 'Ear pain/infection'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Large amounts of mucus

How does Black Pepper affect 'Large amounts of mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Mucus Congestion

How does Black Pepper affect 'Mucus Congestion'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Mucus/congestion in mornings

How does Black Pepper affect 'Mucus/congestion in mornings'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pneumonia

How does Black Pepper affect 'Pneumonia'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Post nasal drip

How does Black Pepper affect 'Post nasal drip'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pressure / popping ears

How does Black Pepper affect 'Pressure / popping ears'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Ringing ears

How does Black Pepper affect 'Ringing ears'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Seasonal allergies / Hay fever

How does Black Pepper affect 'Seasonal allergies / Hay fever'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Shortness of Breath

How does Black Pepper affect 'Shortness of Breath'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sinus Headache (Pain in forehead)

How does Black Pepper affect 'Sinus Headache (Pain in forehead)'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sinus Infection

How does Black Pepper affect 'Sinus Infection'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sinus pain around eyes

How does Black Pepper affect 'Sinus pain around eyes'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sinus pain in cheeks

How does Black Pepper affect 'Sinus pain in cheeks'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sore throat

How does Black Pepper affect 'Sore throat'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Stuffed nose (can't breathe)

How does Black Pepper affect 'Stuffed nose (can't breathe)'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Swallowing mucus

How does Black Pepper affect 'Swallowing mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Thick mucus

How does Black Pepper affect 'Thick mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Thin mucus

How does Black Pepper affect 'Thin mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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White mucus

How does Black Pepper affect 'White mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Heart, Blood & Circulation

Cancer

How does Black Pepper affect 'Cancer'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Chronic Fungus infection

How does Black Pepper affect 'Chronic Fungus infection'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Cold extremities

How does Black Pepper affect 'Cold extremities'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Cramping back of leg

How does Black Pepper affect 'Cramping back of leg'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Easily cold

How does Black Pepper affect 'Easily cold'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Heart Attack

How does Black Pepper affect 'Heart Attack'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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High Blood Sugar

How does Black Pepper affect 'High Blood Sugar'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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High Triglycerides

How does Black Pepper affect 'High Triglycerides'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Insulin Resistance

How does Black Pepper affect 'Insulin Resistance'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Irregular heartbeat

How does Black Pepper affect 'Irregular heartbeat'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Jock Itch

How does Black Pepper affect 'Jock Itch'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pins and Needles Hands and Feet

How does Black Pepper affect 'Pins and Needles Hands and Feet'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Poor circulation

How does Black Pepper affect 'Poor circulation'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Slow Heartbeat

How does Black Pepper affect 'Slow Heartbeat'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sweat rarely

How does Black Pepper affect 'Sweat rarely'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Thalassemia Minor

How does Black Pepper affect 'Thalassemia Minor'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Thick coating tongue

How does Black Pepper affect 'Thick coating tongue'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Tingling / Numbness

How does Black Pepper affect 'Tingling / Numbness'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Water Retention

How does Black Pepper affect 'Water Retention'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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White tongue coating

How does Black Pepper affect 'White tongue coating'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Mind, Stress & Sleep

Difficulty concentrating

How does Black Pepper affect 'Difficulty concentrating'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Difficulty waking up

How does Black Pepper affect 'Difficulty waking up'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Excessive sleep

How does Black Pepper affect 'Excessive sleep'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Low energy

How does Black Pepper affect 'Low energy'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up

How does Black Pepper affect 'Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sleep during the day

How does Black Pepper affect 'Sleep during the day'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Tired in morning

How does Black Pepper affect 'Tired in morning'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Digestion

Frequent Hiccup

How does Black Pepper affect 'Frequent Hiccup'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Indigestion / Upset stomach

How does Black Pepper affect 'Indigestion / Upset stomach'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Irregular/small appetite

How does Black Pepper affect 'Irregular/small appetite'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Leaky Gut Syndrome

How does Black Pepper affect 'Leaky Gut Syndrome'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Malabsorption

How does Black Pepper affect 'Malabsorption'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Slow, heavy digestion

How does Black Pepper affect 'Slow, heavy digestion'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Skin Care

Cold aggravates my skin

How does Black Pepper affect 'Cold aggravates my skin'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Dull / Gray Skin

How does Black Pepper affect 'Dull / Gray Skin'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pale Skin

How does Black Pepper affect 'Pale Skin'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Reproductive Health

Clots in menstrual blood

How does Black Pepper affect 'Clots in menstrual blood'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Miscarriage (Past)

How does Black Pepper affect 'Miscarriage (Past)'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps

How does Black Pepper affect 'Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Bones, Muscles & Tendons

Aches & Pains - General

How does Black Pepper affect 'Aches & Pains - General'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Hip pain

How does Black Pepper affect 'Hip pain'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Lifestyle

Avoids cold

How does Black Pepper affect 'Avoids cold'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Lack of exercise

How does Black Pepper affect 'Lack of exercise'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Diet

Beans

How does Black Pepper affect 'Beans'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Taking Enzyme Supplements

How does Black Pepper affect 'Taking Enzyme Supplements'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Bowel, Poop Elimination

Mucus on stool

How does Black Pepper affect 'Mucus on stool'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Undigested food in stool

How does Black Pepper affect 'Undigested food in stool'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Weight Loss

Low metabolism

How does Black Pepper affect 'Low metabolism'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Kidney, Bladder & Urinary

Bladder Cancer

How does Black Pepper affect 'Bladder Cancer'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Black Pepper Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Metabolic Nature of Black Pepper

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Black Pepper Experiences are Personal Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

DIGESTIVE

SPLEEN-TONIC

BURNS-TOXINS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

DIAPHORETIC

RUBEFACIENT

FLUSHES-SINUSES

DECONGESTANT

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

VASODILATOR

MILD BLOOD-TONIC

ANTISPASMODIC

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Impact of Black Pepper

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TOXINS

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Black Pepper
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.