In India and other tropical Asian nations, whole black pepper is grown. One of the spices that is used the most often worldwide is black pepper. The same plant species is the source of both white and black pepper. However, their preparations vary. Dried unripe fruit is cooked to make black pepper. Ripe seeds are cooked and then dried to make white pepper.
Black pepper is taken orally for a variety of conditions, including cancer, sex drive, menstrual pain, arthritis, asthma, upset stomach, bronchitis, cholera, colic, depression, diarrhea, gas, headache, and dizziness.