Therapeutic Potential of Bioactive Compounds of Piper nigrum L. (Black Pepper): A Review

Abstract

The present study highlights the Bio activities and Pharmacology of Piper nigrum L. (Black Pepper). Piper nigrum L is commonly known as Kali Mirch, Pippali, Milagu Peppercorn, White pepper, Green pepper, Black pepper, and Madagascar pepper longum plant is a deciduous slender aromatic climber. The major source of bioactive constituents in black pepper is present in the fruits. It contains major pungent alkaloid piperine (1-peperoyl piperidine) which is known to possess pharmacological actions. Antimicrobial activity of black pepper evaluated the antibacterial potential of aqueous decoction of Piper nigrum L. (black pepper), against different bacterial isolates from oral cavity of individual volunteers.

Assessment of Bioactive Compounds in Red Peppercorns (Piper nigrum L.) for the Development of Red Peppercorns Powder

“…Extractable polyphenols can be dissolved in water or organic solvents, while non-extractable polyphenols remain in the residue after extracting EP from the food [12,13]. The primary active components found in peppercorns include phenolics, different types of lignan derivatives, terpenes, chalcones, flavonoids, alkaloids, and steroids [14,15]. Moreover, the solubility of phenolic compounds in the extraction solvent affects the retrieval of polyphenols from plant materials [16].…”