Black pepper
Sharp, heating spice that stimulates digestion and clears Kapha.
neutral for Vataincreases Pittareduces Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): pungent
- Virya (energy): heating
- Guna (qualities): light, dry, sharp
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Aharayogi varga (culinary adjuvants)
- Bhavaprakasha — Nighantu — Haritakyadi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.