Category Archives: Pepper

Centella Asiatica, Piper retrofractum and Curcuma longa for Fertility

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Centella Asiatica (gotu kola), Piper retrofractum (Javanese long pepper) and Curcuma domestica (turmeric) may possess aphrodisiac effects in males. This may relate to the way that the compounds interact with the physiological system of men. In one study a combination … Continue reading →

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Phytocannabinoids

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Robert Barrington

β-caryophyllene is a phytocannabinoid found in a number of plants including cannabis, black caraway, cloves, hops, basil, oregano, black pepper, ylang-ylang, lavender and rosemary. β-caryophyllene may activate the CB2 cannabinoid receptor in humans and animals. Other plants contain phytochemicals that … Continue reading →

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Pepper: More Than Just A Condiment

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) is one of the most widely used seasonings in the Western world, surpassed only by salt. The pepper plant is indigenous to India where its use can be traced back to early human history. In Greece … Continue reading →

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