Black peppercorns, Piper nigrum Black peppercorns - spice Piper nigrum Black pepper is a flowering plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. Dried black pepper is widely used for its aromatic properties as well as in traditional medicine. The active ingredient is the alkaloid piperine. Other phytochemicals present are amides, piperidine, pyrrolidines and traces of safrole. Piperine gives the spicy flavor to the spice. It is used as a natural bio-enhancer with other drugs to potentiate their therapeutic effects. Black pepper has been called the "King of Spices" because its dried fruits are used as a spice all over the world. It has a sharp spicy taste, aromatic notes of citrus and pine and an earthy aftertaste. To obtain the spice black pepper, the fruits are picked before they are fully ripe. They dry out, causing the skin to wrinkle and turn black. It is suitable for seasoning meat and vegetable dishes, soups, pulses, etc. Black peppercorns - medicinal effect It irritates the mucous membrane of the stomach, has a choleretic effect. It is used for cold, fever, cough. Externally - for neuralgia, rheumatism, colds, cramps. Stimulates blood circulation. How to use - Black peppercorns Culinary purpose: For seasoning meat and vegetable dishes, soups, pulses, etc. Add at the end of cooking. You can grind it for an even richer aroma. Tea: 1/5 tsp. crushed pepper is steamed for 5 min. tightly covered. Strain and drink the tea warm with sugar after a meal. Externally, poultices are made with a little hot water and flax or plain flour and pepper 4:1. Composition Black peppercorns (Piper nigrum). SHIPPING DELIVERY: WARNING: We ship every day Monday - Friday in our timezone GMT+2. All deliveries take place within one working day after received/confirmed payment. All items are located and sent from Bulgaria. We carefully pack all orders and if possible use ecologically environmentally friendly packing. We try to satisfy the demands of all our customers and offer, up to your country, 2 or 3 different shipping options: Economy (slowest/cheapest), Standard (balanced) Express (fastest/most expensive). Please note the estiminated shipping time by country and postal service due our experience below: ECONOMY: Europe: usually 10 - 15 working days. USA, Hong Kong, Singapur, Israel: usually 25 - 30 working days. Australia, Canada, Asia, Africa, South America, Rest of the world: usually 25 - 50 working days STANDARD (Tracked): Europe: usually 5 - 10 working days. USA, Hong Kong, Singapur, Israel: usually 15 - 25 working days. Australia, Canada, Asia, Africa, South America, Rest of the world: usually 20 - 45 working days MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE RETURNS: We hope you will love your purchase, however if you need to return it, our policy lasts 30 days. In case there are any issues, please contact us upfront before leaving a neutral/negative feedback or opening a case. We will do always our very best to resolve any issue/situation as fast as possible. Please note! To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Please make sure the product is unopened, unused and the seals fully intact. It must also be in the original packaging and you have to send it back bevor we can issue a replacement or refund. If the returned product complies with the above rules we will process the refund. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can't offer you a refund or exchange. Before returning any product please contact us using messaging system. Note! If you have any problems with your shipment, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our customer support is always responsive to your problems and questions. We also expect positive feedback after you are satisfied with your purchase.