Black Pepper

Scientific: Piper nigrum

Family: Piperaceae

Part Used: Extracted dried fruits

Where: Kerala, India

Phyto Nectar: Resilient

Why

We extract freshly dried black pepper for its piperine content, piperine is an alkaloid studied extensively for a diverse array of biological effects, including anti-oxidant, antipyretic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and for its bioavailability enhancing properties. Included in our Resilient nectar for its warming, immunomodulatory effects and to increase the bioavailability of the other botanicals, particularly curcumin (turmeric).