The Medicinal Uses of Pepper
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Members of the botanical family Piperaceae were among the first cultivated plants1. Black pepper (Piper nigrum) and long pepper (Piper longum) are the best known species in this family and are probably among the most recognized spices in the world. Black pepper alone accounts for about 35% of the world’s total spice trade. In addition, black pepper and long pepper have been used medicinally for centuries In recent years, extensive research data on the phytochemistry and unique pharmacological actions of these plants have also become available.
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