MeSH definition : A plant species in the PIPERACEAE plant family. It is a common spice on foods and
is used medicinally to increase gastrointestinal assimilation of other supplements
and drugs. Piperine is a key component. Black pepper is picked unripe and heaped for
a few days to ferment. White Pepper is the ripe fruit dehulled by maceration in water.;
A plant species in the PIPERACEAE plant family. It is a common spice on foods and
is used medicinally to increase gastrointestinal assimilation of other supplements
and drugs. Piperine is a key component. Black pepper is picked unripe and heaped for
a few days to ferment. White Pepper is the ripe fruit dehulled by maceration in water.