Black pepper of distant origin in India is grown there and in other tropical countries and is used not only in Indian, Chinese and Japanese cuisine but also around the world, to flavor our food and give it a spicy taste.
From the seeds of the same plant also come the white and green pepper.
One of the many benefits of black pepper is that it can work against stress as well as depression. The piperine it contains has the property of stimulating your nervous system and helping it to function more smoothly.
The antioxidant properties of pepper can prevent or repair the damage caused by free radicals and thus help prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease and liver problems.