EFFICACY OF PIPER NIGRUMBLACK PEPPER : A REVIEW

Considerable literature on medicinal uses of black pepper is available in the traditional system of medicine. Black pepper has been used in many traditional, particularly Unani system of medicine. In this review paper, the study of black pepper, its medicinal uses along with pharmacological actions is being presented. The plant description, its chemical constituents, and properties have also been included. The paper also demonstrates the geographical distribution of black pepper across the world. The analysis shows that black pepper could be used as an effective medicine for various ailments in both as single as well in compound formulations.