Black Pepper

Black Pepper Research & Clinical Trials

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Black Pepper affect your temperature?

0	1	10	39	7
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your ear temperature?

9	16	0
Hotter	No Change	Cooler

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your sweat quantity?

0	1	29	24	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your skin?

0	0	12	0	13
Yellower/Greener	Paler	Redder	Grayer	No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue body?

1	34	0	21
Paler	Redder	Bluer	No Change

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the swelling of your tongue body?

10	3	35
More Swelling	Less Swelling	No Change

Total Responses: 48 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your appetite/hunger?

0	2	15	34	6
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your digestion speed?

1	36	18	1	1
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

TOXINS

How did Black Pepper affect the amount of gas & bloating?

5	23	24	4	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool smell?

0	3	34	18	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1	33	20	2	1
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue coating?

11	1	3	1	41
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your throat soreness?

4	16	5
More sore	No Change	Less sore

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your urine smell?

0	1	46	9	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	3	48	5	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your sweat smell?

1	0	35	18	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your acne?

4	21	0
More acne	No Change	Less acne

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your freckles/moles?

1	24	0
Darker	No Change	Lighter

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

5	0	0	0	0
Redder/Bloodshot	Yellower	Grayer	Browner	Whiter
20
No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0	1	24	0
More green/dark green	More purple	No Change	Less green/purple

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

HYDRATION

How did Black Pepper affect your urine frequency/quantity?

1	3	40	11	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the dryness of your skin?

9	0	16
Drier	Oilier	No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

1	22	2
Puffier	No Change	Less Puffy

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the cracks on your tongue?

2	8	39	6	1
Larger/longer/more cracks	Slightly more	Same	Slightly less/smaller/shorter	Much less

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Black Pepper affect your ear pressure?

2	20	3
More pressure	No Change	Less pressure

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your congestion?

3	7	15
More congestion	No Change	Less congestion

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2	11	12
More thick	No Change	Less thick

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Black Pepper affect your energy levels?

1	1	22	31	2
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your muscle tension?

1	21	26	8	1
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your anxiety?

2	10	32	11	2
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the stillness of your tongue?

4	39	13
More still	No Change	More Trembling / Jittery

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

DIGESTION

How did Black Pepper affect the amount of gas & bloating?

5	23	24	4	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your appetite/hunger?

0	2	15	34	6
Much less hungry	Slightly less hungry	Same	Slightly hungrier	Much hungrier

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

1	1	15	7	1
Much relief	Slight relief	Same	Slightly more burning	Much more burning

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your digestion speed?

1	36	18	1	1
Much faster	Slightly faster	Same	Slightly slower	Much slower

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

TONGUE

How did Black Pepper affect the swelling of your tongue body?

10	3	35
More Swelling	Less Swelling	No Change

Total Responses: 48 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the stillness of your tongue?

4	39	13
More still	No Change	More Trembling / Jittery

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1	33	20	2	1
Much smaller	Slightly less	Same	Slightly larger coating	Much larger

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the cracks on your tongue?

2	8	39	6	1
Larger/longer/more cracks	Slightly more	Same	Slightly less/smaller/shorter	Much less

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue body?

1	34	0	21
Paler	Redder	Bluer	No Change

Total Responses: 56 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your tongue coating?

11	1	3	1	41
Yellower	Browner	Grayer	Whiter	No Change

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

STOOL

How did Black Pepper affect your stool smell?

0	3	34	18	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool consistency?

1	20	23	12	1
Much softer	Slightly softer	Same	Slightly harder	Much harder

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool frequency/quantity?

2	5	27	22	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool color?

3	1	3	5	45
More yellow	More gray	More green	More orange	Same

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your stool lightness?

1	14	34	7	1
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly darker	Much darker

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

URINE

How did Black Pepper affect your urine clarity?

2	44	11
More cloudy	Same	More clear

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your urine smell?

0	1	46	9	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your urine lightness?

0	4	40	12	1
Much lighter	Slightly lighter	Same	Slightly Darker	Much Darker

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your urine frequency/quantity?

1	3	40	11	2
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0	3	48	5	1
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Many more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

SWEAT

How did Black Pepper affect your sweat smell?

1	0	35	18	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your sweat quantity?

0	1	29	24	3
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

SKIN

How did Black Pepper affect your acne?

4	21	0
More acne	No Change	Less acne

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the dryness of your skin?

9	0	16
Drier	Oilier	No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your skin?

0	0	12	0	13
Yellower/Greener	Paler	Redder	Grayer	No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your freckles/moles?

1	24	0
Darker	No Change	Lighter

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

EYE

How did Black Pepper affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

5	0	0	0	0
Redder/Bloodshot	Yellower	Grayer	Browner	Whiter
20
No Change

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0	1	24	0
More green/dark green	More purple	No Change	Less green/purple

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

1	22	2
Puffier	No Change	Less Puffy

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

ENT

How did Black Pepper affect your ear temperature?

9	16	0
Hotter	No Change	Cooler

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your congestion?

3	7	15
More congestion	No Change	Less congestion

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your ear pressure?

2	20	3
More pressure	No Change	Less pressure

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your throat soreness?

4	16	5
More sore	No Change	Less sore

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2	11	12
More thick	No Change	Less thick

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

SYSTEMIC

How did Black Pepper affect your muscle tension?

1	21	26	8	1
Much less tension	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more tension	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your anxiety?

2	10	32	11	2
Much less anxiety	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more anxiety	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your temperature?

0	1	10	39	7
Much colder	Slightly colder	Same	Slightly warmer	Much warmer

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your energy levels?

1	1	22	31	2
Much less energy	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more energy	Much more

Total Responses: 57 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

HEART

How did Black Pepper affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

1	1	21	2	0
Much less	Slightly less	Same	Slightly more	Much more

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your heart rate?

0	0	10	15	0
Much slower	Slightly slower	Same	Slightly faster	Much faster

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

How did Black Pepper affect your heart rhythm?

6	19	0
More palpitations	Same	Less palpitations

Total Responses: 25 Study ID:89 (2020-10-10 - 2022-03-01)

Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Black Pepper may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Respiratory, Lung, Throat & Sinus
Animal/dander allergy
How does Black Pepper affect 'Animal/dander allergy'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Clear mucus
How does Black Pepper affect 'Clear mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Cystic-Fibrosis
How does Black Pepper affect 'Cystic-Fibrosis'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Difficulty expectorating
How does Black Pepper affect 'Difficulty expectorating'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Dust allergy
How does Black Pepper affect 'Dust allergy'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Ear pain/infection
How does Black Pepper affect 'Ear pain/infection'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Large amounts of mucus
How does Black Pepper affect 'Large amounts of mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Mucus Congestion
How does Black Pepper affect 'Mucus Congestion'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Mucus/congestion in mornings
How does Black Pepper affect 'Mucus/congestion in mornings'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pneumonia
How does Black Pepper affect 'Pneumonia'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Post nasal drip
How does Black Pepper affect 'Post nasal drip'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pressure / popping ears
How does Black Pepper affect 'Pressure / popping ears'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Ringing ears
How does Black Pepper affect 'Ringing ears'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Seasonal allergies / Hay fever
How does Black Pepper affect 'Seasonal allergies / Hay fever'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Shortness of Breath
How does Black Pepper affect 'Shortness of Breath'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sinus Headache (Pain in forehead)
How does Black Pepper affect 'Sinus Headache (Pain in forehead)'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sinus Infection
How does Black Pepper affect 'Sinus Infection'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sinus pain around eyes
How does Black Pepper affect 'Sinus pain around eyes'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sinus pain in cheeks
How does Black Pepper affect 'Sinus pain in cheeks'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Sore throat
How does Black Pepper affect 'Sore throat'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Stuffed nose (can't breathe)
How does Black Pepper affect 'Stuffed nose (can't breathe)'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Swallowing mucus
How does Black Pepper affect 'Swallowing mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Thick mucus
How does Black Pepper affect 'Thick mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Thin mucus
How does Black Pepper affect 'Thin mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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White mucus
How does Black Pepper affect 'White mucus'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Heart, Blood & Circulation
Cancer
How does Black Pepper affect 'Cancer'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Chronic Fungus infection
How does Black Pepper affect 'Chronic Fungus infection'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Cold extremities
How does Black Pepper affect 'Cold extremities'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Cramping back of leg
How does Black Pepper affect 'Cramping back of leg'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Easily cold
How does Black Pepper affect 'Easily cold'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Heart Attack
How does Black Pepper affect 'Heart Attack'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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High Blood Sugar
How does Black Pepper affect 'High Blood Sugar'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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High Triglycerides
How does Black Pepper affect 'High Triglycerides'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Insulin Resistance
How does Black Pepper affect 'Insulin Resistance'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Irregular heartbeat
How does Black Pepper affect 'Irregular heartbeat'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Jock Itch
How does Black Pepper affect 'Jock Itch'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pins and Needles Hands and Feet
How does Black Pepper affect 'Pins and Needles Hands and Feet'?
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Poor circulation
How does Black Pepper affect 'Poor circulation'?
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Slow Heartbeat
How does Black Pepper affect 'Slow Heartbeat'?
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Sweat rarely
How does Black Pepper affect 'Sweat rarely'?
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Thalassemia Minor
How does Black Pepper affect 'Thalassemia Minor'?
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Thick coating tongue
How does Black Pepper affect 'Thick coating tongue'?
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Tingling / Numbness
How does Black Pepper affect 'Tingling / Numbness'?
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Water Retention
How does Black Pepper affect 'Water Retention'?
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White tongue coating
How does Black Pepper affect 'White tongue coating'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Mind, Stress & Sleep
Difficulty concentrating
How does Black Pepper affect 'Difficulty concentrating'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Difficulty waking up
How does Black Pepper affect 'Difficulty waking up'?
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Excessive sleep
How does Black Pepper affect 'Excessive sleep'?
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Low energy
How does Black Pepper affect 'Low energy'?
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Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up
How does Black Pepper affect 'Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up'?
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Sleep during the day
How does Black Pepper affect 'Sleep during the day'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Tired in morning
How does Black Pepper affect 'Tired in morning'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Digestion
Frequent Hiccup
How does Black Pepper affect 'Frequent Hiccup'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Indigestion / Upset stomach
How does Black Pepper affect 'Indigestion / Upset stomach'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Irregular/small appetite
How does Black Pepper affect 'Irregular/small appetite'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Leaky Gut Syndrome
How does Black Pepper affect 'Leaky Gut Syndrome'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Malabsorption
How does Black Pepper affect 'Malabsorption'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Slow, heavy digestion
How does Black Pepper affect 'Slow, heavy digestion'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Skin Care
Cold aggravates my skin
How does Black Pepper affect 'Cold aggravates my skin'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Dull / Gray Skin
How does Black Pepper affect 'Dull / Gray Skin'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pale Skin
How does Black Pepper affect 'Pale Skin'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Reproductive Health
Clots in menstrual blood
How does Black Pepper affect 'Clots in menstrual blood'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Miscarriage (Past)
How does Black Pepper affect 'Miscarriage (Past)'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps
How does Black Pepper affect 'Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Bones, Muscles & Tendons
Aches & Pains - General
How does Black Pepper affect 'Aches & Pains - General'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Hip pain
How does Black Pepper affect 'Hip pain'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Lifestyle
Avoids cold
How does Black Pepper affect 'Avoids cold'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Lack of exercise
How does Black Pepper affect 'Lack of exercise'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Diet
Beans
How does Black Pepper affect 'Beans'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Taking Enzyme Supplements
How does Black Pepper affect 'Taking Enzyme Supplements'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Bowel, Poop Elimination
Mucus on stool
How does Black Pepper affect 'Mucus on stool'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Undigested food in stool
How does Black Pepper affect 'Undigested food in stool'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Weight Loss
Low metabolism
How does Black Pepper affect 'Low metabolism'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Kidney, Bladder & Urinary
Bladder Cancer
How does Black Pepper affect 'Bladder Cancer'?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Black Pepper may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Black Pepper. Please see your health care provider for more information.

Decongestant: For decongestants whose mechanism is vasoconstriction, could potentially increase blood pressure.

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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.

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Black Pepper Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

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Metabolic Nature of Black Pepper

Metabolic Nature

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

The Four Temperaments / Humors

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Black Pepper 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.

DIGESTIVE

SPLEEN-TONIC

BURNS-TOXINS

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

DIAPHORETIC

RUBEFACIENT

FLUSHES-SINUSES

DECONGESTANT

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

VASODILATOR

MILD BLOOD-TONIC

ANTISPASMODIC

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TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

TOXINS

HYDRATION

FLUID-THICKNESS

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

DIGESTION

TONGUE

STOOL

URINE

SWEAT

SKIN

EYE

ENT

SYSTEMIC

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Black Pepper
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.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

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