piper nigrum (Black pepper)

 

Stimulant to the circulatory, digestive and lymphatic systems and used for rheumatism and skin disease, nervous headaches, varicose veins, congestion and as a convalescent tonic. Excellent for easing the discomfort of any sort of respiratory ailment, either inhaled, or as a chest rub.

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It is one of the most valuable spices: Attila and Hun demanded a huge quantity of it as ransom during the siege of Rome(AD 408), and its use as currency gave rise to the term “ peppercorn rent”.
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