There is a lot of health information on the net about the health benefits of black pepper (Piper Nigrum). Black pepper has long been used in Ayurvedic (India) and Traditional Chinese Medicine as it high in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. The piperine in black peppercorns can help relieve pain and it is good for digestion.
Additionally, black pepper and piperine are believed to boost the absorption of dietary supplements that have potential cholesterol-lowering effects like turmeric and red yeast rice