Peppercorns (Black) Whole (OG) (PIPER NIGRUM)

Description:
Black Peppercorns are the dried unripe fruits of the Piper plant, a perennial woody evergreen climber, belonging to the Piperaceae family. It has a strong and woody stem, glossy leaves that are pale green, white flowers that are very minute and arranged spirally on fleshy peduncles, and the fruit (berry) grows in a grapelike cluster and is red when ripe. The most common of the peppercorns is the black, which is picked when the berry is not quite ripe, then dried until it shrivels and the skin turns dark brown to black. It is the strongest flavored of the peppercorns.

Origin:
Indonesia

Other Names:
Black Pepper, Gulmirch, Maricha, Pepper Bark, Piper

Part Used:
Whole black peppercorns

Culinary Uses:
Peppercorns are added to pickles and marinades, and can be ground into fresh Black pepper.

Medicinal Uses:
Pepper is known to be used to treat dermatitis, flu symptoms, rheumatism, catarrh, colds, hay fever, and promote alertness. It is also a digestive stimulant and anti-flatulent remedy.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Courage, protection and exorcism.
Planet Rulership: Mars
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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