Black pepper's Details & Specifications

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Botanical Name :  Piper nigrum Linn.
Hindi Name :  Kalimirch (View Name of this herb in more Languages)
English Name :  Black pepper
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Category

:  Carminative
 
 

Source

Leaves :  Fresh
Seeds :  Dried
N/A :  N/A
 
 

Family

:  Piperaceae
 
 
Geographical Source
The plant is indigenous to India and is found in following countries:- Brazil India Indonesia Malayasia Malaysia Sri Lanka
 
 

Identification

Organoleptic characteristics
Colour :  N/A
Seeds :  Black pepper
Taste :  N/A
Size :  N/A
Physical Standards
Total Ash :  N/A
Moisture :  N/A
 
 

Chemical Constituents

Major
Major chemical constituents responsible for physicochemical and therapeutic action of the herb are :- Crystalline alkaloid like - piperine (5-9 %) Volatile oil (1.25 %) Resin ( 6 %) Chavicine Isomeric piperine
 
Minor
Minor chemical constituents of this herb are :- Piperidine Starch Mucilage
 
 

Storage

To maintain physicochemical properties and medicinal values of the herb it is recommended to maintain following storage conditions:- Air tight containers Protection from light Protection from moisture