Regions Grown and Other Relevant Info
Mainly south-western India. Cultivated in Assam, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Kerala
Ayurvedic Properties and Benefits
Black pepper is used in treatment of asthma and chronic respiratory disorders. Maricha improves taste, and relieves Anorexia , it increases digestive strength and balances kapha and vata dosha , it useful in intestinal worm infestation, it is used in treating reccurent fever, Black pepper extract relieves fat deposition by blocking fat cell formation , it is very useful in obesity management,
Major Classical Ayurveda Medicines Containing the Drug
Trikatu churna, Vyoshadi vatakam, Amritharishtam