Black pepper have many benefits that have nothing to do with cooking. Its perks reach far beyond the spice rack. Read on for ways to use black pepper to ease cramming, brighten laundry, quit smoking, soothe pain, and more.
Here are few of its smart uses
Cure wet cough
Combat a mucus-y cough with a cup of black pepper tea with honey. The pepper stimulates circulation and mucus flow; honey is a natural cough reliever and mild antibiotic.
Place 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper and 2 tablespoons of honey in a cup. Fill with boiling water and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and sip.
Another unusual cough remedy: Sprinkle black pepper on a lemon wedge. Suck on the lemon for as long as you can stand for quick relief.
Prevents the color to fade off in laundry
Are your favorite bright shirts becoming dull in the wash? Next time, sprinkle a teaspoon of black pepper over your clothing when it’s in the washing machine before you run the load. It will keep your colors bright and also prevent colors from running.
Ease sore muscles
Uncomfortable after a tough workout? Loosen tense muscles up by massaging them with black pepper oil. Black pepper is considered a “warming oil” because it increases circulation and heat to the area where it’s applied. This will help tight muscles. Mix two drops of black pepper oil with four drops of rosemary oil.
Quit smoking
A 2013 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that when nicotine users inhaled the scent of black pepper oil, their cravings were reduced. Researchers suggest smokers smell a drop of the oil on a cotton ball when a craving hits.
Improve digestion
A peppery meal may be easier on your gut. Black pepper aids digestion by stimulating the secretion of hydrochloric acid, a stomach acid that helps break down food.
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