Navratri is celebrated across the country with joy and a boisterous spirit. It is a community-based festival with puja pandals and dancing rituals. During this time in India, there is a transition in the weather; from scorching summer heat to the beginning of winters. Black Pepper is natural remedy
This is the time when our bodies have trouble adjusting to the change in climatic conditions. We need to ensure we are in good health to be able to enjoy the festive season. Spices make our immune system strong and keep us healthy!
Black Pepper is one such spice. It is the spice that your mother secretly sneaks into your masala chai when it rains! It is the kala tika every person needs to protect them from evil. Read on to know the health-protecting properties of the spice.
How Black Pepper Protects You?
Protects Against Cough & Cold
The spice is rich in vitamin C and hence improves immunity significantly. It is antibacterial as well. This helps in relieving cold, chest congestion and congested nose. To get rid of the blocked nose due to pollution use this spice regularly. You can add kali mirch powder and honey to get rid of the mucus.
The spice can also be added to your bedtime glass of milk along with a pinch of turmeric to strengthen immunity.
Protects Against Cancer
The spice is known to protect against cancer as it is rich in antioxidants. Kali mirchi fights with the free radicals that are released by the body and are known to cause cancer. To get maximum benefits, the spice should be used raw. While cooking it with food may have other benefits, having it raw is the best way to have it for cancer protection.
The benefit increases multifold when combined with turmeric.
Protects Your Skin
Black pepper is beneficial to the skin, don’t apply it directly though! The spice is a great remedy for Vitiligo (the disease in which one gets white patches on the skin). It is also excellent for the exfoliation of the skin and improves blood circulation. Being antibacterial, it also protects against acne.
To use the spice for skin benefits, mix it with honey and curd and apply on your skin.
Protects Against Depression
The spice has mood-enhancing properties. Chewing on the spice in small quantities can uplift mood. The spice also helps in making the brain more active.
Black Pepper is so valuable that it is referred to as ‘Black Gold’. It is available in India in abundance but around the world, it is the most exotic spice. Use it to protect your family and yourself from life-threatening diseases. Use this kala tika and stay away from all evil!
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