Black Pepper
Scientific name
Piper nigrum L
Common name
Black gold
Malayalam name
കുരുമുളക്
Description
- Habit : Climber
- Habitat : Evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, also cultivated
- Leaves : ovate
- Flowers : greenish-yellow
- Drupes : globose, smooth, deep red
How to use
- Black pepper helps in relieving digestive problems.
- Cough relief : peppercorns can be mixed with honey and eaten three to four times a day.
Parts used
Root, Fruit
Uses
carminative, antiperiodic, stimulant
Propagation & Cultivation
It is propagated through seeds.Prefers well-drained, loamy or sandy soil rich in organic matter.Pepper requires heavy rainfall ,high humidity and warm climate.The cuttings become ready for planting during May - June.