Black pepper, (Piper nigrum), also called peppercorn, a perennial climbing vine of the family Piperaceae and the hotly pungent spice made from its fruits. Black pepper is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning and it is the world’s most traded spice, and is one of the most common spices added to cuisines around the world.

Health benefits of black pepper

• Assists weight loss
• Stimulates digestion
• Relieves cold and cough
• Addresses depression
• Reduces the occurrence of cancer
• Reduces blood sugar level
• Treats gum inflammation
• Lowers cholesterol level