🌿 What is Pepper Powder?
Pepper Powder is made from sun-dried black peppercorns and is valued for its sharp taste and aromatic qualities. Traditionally used in Ayurveda and Indian cuisine, black pepper is known for its bioactive compounds and warming nature.
🌱 Description
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Type: Natural spice powder
Color: Dark brown to black
Texture: Fine to slightly coarse powder
Source: Sun-dried pepper berries
🌍 Habitat & Source
Grown in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, black pepper vines produce high-quality peppercorns that are dried and powdered without additives.
🌟 Traditional Uses
• Culinary spice
• Common ingredient in herbal decoctions
• Warming spice in traditional wellness routines
🧪 Active Components
• Piperine
• Aromatic essential oils
• Natural antioxidants
🍵 Usage & Dosage
Use ¼–½ teaspoon in food, teas, or herbal preparations as needed.
English: Black Pepper Powder, Pepper Powder
Tamil: மிளகு தூள்
Telugu: మిరియాల పొడి
Kannada: ಮೆಣಸು ಪುಡಿ
Malayalam: കുരുമുളക് പൊടി
Hindi: काली मिर्च पाउडर
Marathi: काळी मिरी पावडर
Gujarati: કાળી મરી પાવડર
Bengali: গোলমরিচ গুঁড়ো
Punjabi: ਕਾਲੀ ਮਿਰਚ ਪਾਊਡਰ
Sanskrit: मरिच चूर्ण
Urdu: کالی مرچ پاؤڈر
Pepper Powder (Black Pepper)
🥗 Nutritional / Herbal Facts & Information
Black pepper contains powerful aromatic compounds:
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Piperine: Main active constituent supporting warming properties.
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Manganese, Iron & Potassium: Present in small natural amounts.
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Essential Oils: Provide natural pungency.
⚖️ Suggested Dosage & Use
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Internal: Add ¼ teaspoon to foods, teas, or decoctions.
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Traditional Mix: Combine with turmeric and honey.
⚠️ Caution
Pepper Powder (Black Pepper)
🧺 Preparation & Use
Internal Use:
Add ¼ teaspoon to foods, herbal teas, soups, and decoctions.
Traditional Wellness Use:
Mix with turmeric and honey for natural support (as traditionally used).
💡 Tips for Use
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Use sparingly due to strong pungency.
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Enhances absorption of herbs like turmeric.
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Avoid for very sensitive digestion.
📦 Storage
⏳ Shelf Life
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