Reasons why it is important to consume white pepper
Posted on: 11/Dec/2019 9:21:48 AM
How many of us know about white pepper?
Also known as safed mirch, white pepper is made from dried inside of the fruits of the pepper plant. It is known in Tamil as ‘Vellai Milaghu’. It is white or grey in colour small globes of approximately 3 to 4 mm and white pepper comes from the same plant just similar to black pepper. The plant is piper nigrum.
The processing of white and black pepper is different. It is important to mention that black peppercorns are picked after they get ripe and dried out in the sun.
Outer cover of the seed is removed before or after drying and by this white pepper is prepared. More aromatic in nature, white pepper becomes bitter more easily when compared to black pepper. Many light coloured dishes have got white pepper in them.
White pepper has got many nutrients like protein, fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, folate etc.
Some important health benefits of intake of white pepper are
Provides relief from pain:
The presence of a phenolic compound in white pepper helps in easing the pain from the affected body parts. This phenolic compound has got superb anti-inflammatory effect. Those having rheumatoid arthritis could feel relieved from pain by using white peppers.
Treats issues like cold, respiratory issues:
The therapeutic agents like polysaccharide and oligosaccharide could play a huge role in curing cold, respiratory issues etc.
Stomach ulcer is prevented:
It must be taken into account that the cimetidine present in white pepper improves the effect of gastric acid secretion for easy digestion of food.
Heals headache and migraines:
Many of us get affected by headaches and migraines these days. It is revealed that the alkaloid piperine present in white pepper could treat headaches and migraines by blocking the transmission of pain before it could reach the brain.
Manages BP:
This is also one superb benefit of intake of white pepper. Many of us have got high BP these days and find our lives difficult. It must be noted that piperine and flavonoid in white pepper could keep BP in control. Blood circulation gets better.
Manages diabetes:
The anti-diabetic property of white pepper plays an important role here. Hyperglycemia gets lowered and blood sugar levels get controlled.
Tooth pain gets reduced:
It is amazing to note that white pepper could also reduce the tooth pain in us. This is due to the presence of beta caryophyllene in the white pepper.
