1. The spice of black pepper would be of great use in case
you are suffering from regular bouts of cough, for both productive as
well as non-productive cough.
2. As a home remedy for allergic and persistent cough, take
two to three Black Pepper corns, add a few cumin seeds and some salt.
Keep this mixture in the mouth and feel the relief.
3. Black Pepper would be of help when suffering from fever.
In case of fever, one-fourth tea- spoon of the powder of the crushed
spice may be taken along with some water to which sugar has been added.
This can be taken three to four times a day.
4. During the first stage of common cold, when you suffer
from continuous watery discharge from the nose, Black Pepper again comes
to relief. In this condition, half a teaspoon of black pepper powder
needs to be boiled in a glass full of milk and taken at bedtime.
5. In case of dry cough, take 2-3 freshly grounded Kali
Mirch, add to this some Mishri (crystalline sugar) and ghee in equal
quantities and form a mixture. This may be taken two or three times a
day for relief.
6. Black Pepper helps in extraction of the dried phlegm and
thus provides relief when there is phlegm stuck in the respiratory
tract.
7. In case of recurrent respiratory afflictions of cough
and cold, here is a home remedy using black pepper which can be easily
prepared at home. You need to take the dried herbs of ginger, black
pepper and long pepper and ground all the herbs together in equal
quantities. This powdered herb mixture is to be taken twice mixed with
honey.
8. The Pepper powder may be used to massage the teeth and
can provide relief from pain from toothache and its regular massage
helps to stay clean of the dental problems.9. In the ailment of
Pyorrhoea, when there is purulent discharge from the gums which can be
associated with bleeding. For this condition, try giving the gums a
gentle massage of Black Pepper powder with some salt added to it.
10. Nasal block is very irritating condition in which the
person is unable to breathe properly owing to phlegm which has stuck
into the nostrils. In such a condition, Kali Mirch comes as a relief.
For this purpose, you need to take the same, to this add the powders of
Cardamom, Cumin Seeds and Cinnamon. Mix them in equal quantities and
sniff three to four times a day. This helps in opening the block.
11. Black Pepper is also good appetizer. In case of
Anorexia or loss of hunger, a small quantity of Kali Mirch or Black
Pepper may be taken with some buttermilk for quick relief.12. When there
is hoarseness of voice, try taking some Kali Mirch and mishri
(crystalline sugar) and masticate the same or simply keep in the mouth.
The juice thus produce helps cure the ailment.
13. In case you are suffering from chronic Bronchitis, try
chewing Tulsi (Holy Basil) leaves along with some black pepper. Honey
can be added to it in moderate quantity.14. Black Pepper also helps in
Skin ailments. The most common skin problem is that of pimples and
boils. Try this, take some Black Pepper powder and add some ghee to the
same. Apply on the affected areas for relief.
15. For relieving Urticaria skin allergy condition, you may
take some Black Pepper powder with a glass of warm water twice a
day.17. So as to combat seasonal allergic conditions, a decoction may be
prepared with boiling Black Pepper, thyme, liquorice root, cardamom
seeds, basil and ginger. This needs to be taken warm once or twice a
day.
18. The condiment of Black Pepper also makes a good brain
tonic. You can prepare this remedy at home. Take some Brahmi leaves and
shallow fry in desi ghee (clarified butter). To this add Kali Mirch and
some sugar. This mixture can be taken regularly as it not only promotes
the power of the brain but is also beneficial for the eyes.
19. In case of failing vision, Black Pepper also provides
benefit for enhancing the eyesight. Regular intake of Pepper powder with
some honey acts as a boon for better vision.
20. For relieving indigestion, use more of Black Peppers in
your everyday diet, supplemented more of kitchen herbs like thyme,
fennel, coriander, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
This spice is mainly considered to do away with the
diseases related to the Vata dosha (being hot in action) and Kapha dosha
(it having light, pungent and intense properties).
Recommended Dosage of Black Pepper
Black Pepper needs to be crushed before use and the powder
thus produced may be taken in the dose of half to one gram
approximately.
