Negro pepper is an aromatic spice popularly used in flavouring foods in several parts of the world, notably Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Brazil, among others. Aside from its flavouring qualities, it can also be used as a substitute for pepper.

Negro pepper is known to have several health benefits and these include:

• Anti-inflammatory Purposes in helping the body better respond to injuries, infections, wounds and tissue damage.
• Packed with potent anti-oxidants like flavonoids, phenolics, limonoids and polysaccharides.
• Great remedy for skin conditions including boils, itches, skin eruptions etc
• Helping treat respiratory system diseases
• Antimalarial properties
• Relief for rheumatic pain
• Relief for gastrointestinal problems
• Possible help with the treatment
• Helping with the treatment of infectious ailments such as cold, cough and flu.
• Helping with the treatment of respiratory problems like Asthma, Pneumonia and Bronchitis.
• Boosting fertility in women and facilitates the healing of wounds in the womb and recovery process.

Uses

Negro pepper is used in preparing an assortment of food dishes such as soups, yam porridge, pepper soup, stews, sauce, meat, fish etc. It can either be used alone or mixed with garlic or ginger in making herbal tea. Negro pepper can also be used as a preservative.