Description

White pepper is a spice made from the husked dried beans of the piper nigrum plant. It is used as a flavouring agent.

Health benefits

• White pepper is useful for pain relief. Its anti-inflammatory properties are beneficial in arthritis, muscular swelling and pain.⁽¹⁾
• It is effective in treating headaches,cough and nasal congestion.⁽¹⁾
• It can also prevent stomach ulcers.⁽¹⁾
• It is helpful in keeping blood pressure under control and also promotes heart health.⁽¹⁾
• White pepper helps to cure vitiligo and removes wrinkles.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

Try to buy white pepper which is organically grown. Avoid buying pre-ground or crushed pepper as it might have lost its flavour.