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 Sign in to review this food409 likesTable of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWABOUT BLACK PEPPERBUYING & PREPARATIONCOOKING BLACK PEPPER Browse RecipesLearn about the health benefits of black pepper for FREEYou'll receive free access to our entire website including healthy recipes, nutritional diet plans, medicinal uses of ingredients, & ayurvedic health tips. Sign in once and you can use our website indefinitely..WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Black Pepper Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/16 tsp SPECIES: Piper nigrum FAMILY:
Piperaceae EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Black Pepper: DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.RUBEFACIENTAn herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.FLUSHES-SINUSESAn herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Black Pepper with these FoodsCayenne Pepper Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in CommonRubefacient, Decongestant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, DiaphoreticMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, RubefacientRosemary Rosemary has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Decongestant, Digestive, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, RubefacientCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Rubefacient, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicChipotle Chili Chipotle Chili has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Decongestant, RubefacientScallions (Raw) Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Digestive, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, VasodilatorGinger (Dried) Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in CommonVasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, DiaphoreticCrystallized Ginger Crystallized Ginger has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, VasodilatorThyme (fresh) Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Decongestant, DigestiveBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, DiaphoreticCompare Black Pepper with these Herb SupplementsTrikatu Trikatu has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Detoxicant, DiaphoreticWild Ginger Wild Ginger has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, DetoxicantHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Blood-tonic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulantPippali Pippali has these Actions in CommonVasodilator, Blood-tonic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, DigestiveEpsom Salt Bath Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, VasodilatorMustard Poultice Mustard Poultice has these Actions in CommonFlushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, DiaphoreticCumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Spleen-tonicJamaica Sarsaparilla Root Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Spleen-tonic, Blood-tonic, Detoxicant, DiaphoreticHot Shower Hot Shower has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, VasodilatorHot Bath Hot Bath has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, VasodilatorManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, VasodilatorBlack Pepper Research & Clinical TrialsTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Black Pepper affect your temperature?
How did Black Pepper affect your ear temperature?
How did Black Pepper affect your sweat quantity?
How did Black Pepper affect the color of your skin?
How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue body?
How did Black Pepper affect the swelling of your tongue body?
How did Black Pepper affect your appetite/hunger?
How did Black Pepper affect your digestion speed?
TOXINSHow did Black Pepper affect the amount of gas & bloating?
How did Black Pepper affect your stool smell?
How did Black Pepper affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue coating?
How did Black Pepper affect your throat soreness?
How did Black Pepper affect your urine smell?
How did Black Pepper affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
How did Black Pepper affect your sweat smell?
How did Black Pepper affect your acne?
How did Black Pepper affect your freckles/moles?
How did Black Pepper affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Black Pepper affect the color of the lower eye lid?
HYDRATIONHow did Black Pepper affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Black Pepper affect the dryness of your skin?
How did Black Pepper affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
How did Black Pepper affect the cracks on your tongue?
FLUID-THICKNESSHow did Black Pepper affect your ear pressure?
How did Black Pepper affect your congestion?
How did Black Pepper affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
NERVOUS-SYSTEMHow did Black Pepper affect your energy levels?
How did Black Pepper affect your muscle tension?
How did Black Pepper affect your anxiety?
How did Black Pepper affect the stillness of your tongue?
DIGESTIONHow did Black Pepper affect your appetite/hunger?
How did Black Pepper affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?
How did Black Pepper affect your digestion speed?
How did Black Pepper affect the amount of gas & bloating?
TONGUEHow did Black Pepper affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Black Pepper affect the cracks on your tongue?
How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue body?
How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue coating?
How did Black Pepper affect the swelling of your tongue body?
How did Black Pepper affect the stillness of your tongue?
STOOLHow did Black Pepper affect your stool frequency/quantity?
How did Black Pepper affect your stool color?
How did Black Pepper affect your stool lightness?
How did Black Pepper affect your stool smell?
How did Black Pepper affect your stool consistency?
URINEHow did Black Pepper affect your urine lightness?
How did Black Pepper affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Black Pepper affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
How did Black Pepper affect your urine clarity?
How did Black Pepper affect your urine smell?
SWEATHow did Black Pepper affect your sweat smell?
How did Black Pepper affect your sweat quantity?
SKINHow did Black Pepper affect the color of your skin?
How did Black Pepper affect your freckles/moles?
How did Black Pepper affect your acne?
How did Black Pepper affect the dryness of your skin?
EYEHow did Black Pepper affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Black Pepper affect the color of the lower eye lid?
How did Black Pepper affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
ENTHow did Black Pepper affect your ear pressure?
How did Black Pepper affect your throat soreness?
How did Black Pepper affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
How did Black Pepper affect your ear temperature?
How did Black Pepper affect your congestion?
SYSTEMICHow did Black Pepper affect your temperature?
How did Black Pepper affect your energy levels?
How did Black Pepper affect your muscle tension?
How did Black Pepper affect your anxiety?
HEARTHow did Black Pepper affect your heart rhythm?
How did Black Pepper affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?
How did Black Pepper affect your heart rate?
HEALTH & WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS!(Not you? Keep scrolling!) HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.View Other Ingredients for Autumn-WinterBlack Pepper is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Black Pepper'Do you like 'black pepper'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'black pepper'?409 likes Sign in to review this food
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Insulin Resistance , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Irregular heartbeat , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Jock Itch , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Low energy , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Pins and Needles Hands and Feet , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Poor circulation , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. 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White tongue coating How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Reproductive HealthClots in menstrual blood , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Miscarriage (Past) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Skin CareCold aggravates my skin , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Pale Skin How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. 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Weight LossLow metabolism How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Bowel, Poop EliminationMucus on stool , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Undigested food in stool How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. 
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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