Black Pepper or Piper Nigrum, which is a common spice, has medicinal properties. It is a tropical plant and India is the largest producer of Piper Nigrum. It possesses anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It acts as an antioxidant agent also. Black Pepper contains essential oil, which acts against intestinal flatulence and also stimulates sweating and urination. The essential oil found in Piper Nigrum stimulates stomach cells to produce HCl acid, which helps in digestion. Piper Nigrum also helps in absorption of certain essential micronutrients like coenzyme Q-10, beta-carotene and EGCG. Pepper has its contribution in Ayurvedic medicines also. Pepper seeds are used to prepare sinusitis relieving medicines. It also used for sore throat and dry cough.

Turmeric belongs to the ginger family. It has been known for its various medicinal purposes. It most active ingredient is curcumin which gives Turmeric its anti-inflammatory property and anti-carcinogenic property. It inhibits the cancer cells from spreading. It is effective in relieving and reducing the pain in the joints caused by arthritis. Turmeric also helps reduce the incidence of heart attack and strokes. It also protects the stomach and relieves the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. It is also an antioxidant that fights against free radicals from damaging the cells. It also protects against viral and bacterial infections. It protects the liver from toxins particularly from alcohol.