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Black pepper

Piper nigrum

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Antimicrobial. Insect repellent. Anti-cellulite. Blood flow activator. Antioxidant.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

India

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Treatment of gonorrhea and chronic bronchitis.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Indian Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicine remedy.