Health Benefits Of Black pepper ( Kali Mirch) -- Spices For Cure --

Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) is one of the oldest and most important of all spices. It is usually dried (known as a peppercorn when dried) and used as a spice and seasoning.
It is known to have the following health benefits:

1. Black pepper is useful in relieving flatulence.
2.  Pepper has a stimulating effect on the digestive organs and produces an increased flow of saliva and gastric juices.
3.  Powdered black pepper, thoroughly mixed with malted jaggery (Gur), may be taken in the treatment of such conditions ( indigestion, Dryness of mouth )
4. Alternatively, a quarter teaspoon of pepper powder mixed in thin buttermilk can be taken during indigestion or heaviness in the stomach. 
5. For better results, an equal part of cumin (jeera) powder may also be added to the buttermilk. Three peppers sucked with a pinch of cumin (jeera) seeds and a crystal of common salt provides relief from cough.
6. Black pepper enhances metabolism and increase BSR (basal metabolic rate)