Piperine Introduction
Black pepper is one of the most important medicinal herbs used as a traditional herb for the treatment of various diseases. As early as the end of the 19th century, piperine, the main ingredient of pepper, was purified and synthesized.
Piperine Functions
The chemical structure of piperine belongs to cassia amides. It was shown that piperine has pharmacological effects such as sedation, hypnosis, anticonvulsant, skeletal muscle relaxation, and antidepressant.
Piperine Applications
- Piperine is applied in the pharmaceutical field.
(1) Piperine can treat arthritis, rheumatism, and skin disease.
(2) Piperine has the function of clearing heat and diuretic, expectorant, sedative, and analgestic.
(3) Piperine can treat acute conjunctivitis, bronchitis, gastritis, enteritis, and urinary stones.
- Piperine is applied in the food field.
(1) Piperine has the function of controlling weight.
(2) Piperine can increase the metabolic rate of the body.
(3) Piperine has the function of enhancing immunity and supporting the intestinal absorption of nutrients.
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