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Black pepper extract

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Piperine
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Piper nigrum
Related Remedies: Black pepper oil

Description: Black pepper is a flowering vine native to south India. It is from piperaceae family. Its dried fruit is used as a spice and dried fruit extract is used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Aging prevention RatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • General circulatory conditions RatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract improves blood circulation. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Indigestion RatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Malabsorption RatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract increases nutrient absorption; helps to increase drug effectiveness. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cholera RatingRating

    Black pepper extract is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Colic RatingRating

    Black pepper extract is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Diarrhea RatingRating

    Black pepper extract is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Increasing nutrient absorption RatingRatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract increases nutrient absorption. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Digestive RatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract is a digestive; improves and stimulates digestion. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Sialagogue RatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract is a sialagogue; increases and promotes saliva production. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Stimulant RatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract is a stimulant; stimulates and increases body functions and energy. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anthelmintic RatingRating

    Black pepper extract is an anthelmintic; eliminates parasites. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRating

    Black pepper extract is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRating

    Black pepper extract is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Rubefacient RatingRatingRating

    Black pepper extract is a rubefacient; improves blood circulation locally. Apply black pepper extract containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take black pepper extract daily, containing 95% of piperine, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems with black pepper extract if used at suggested dosage. Do not use black pepper extract with medical drugs or more than suggested.

Available Forms

Black pepper extract is available in capsule form.

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