Is it possible to be addicted to black pepper? if so, is it harmful??!
Is it possible to be addicted to black pepper? if so, is it harmful??
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I do not think so.
Although like all eastern spices, pepper was historically both a seasoning and a medicine. Long pepper, being stronger, was often the preferred medication, but both were used.
Black peppercorns figure in remedies in Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani medicine in India. The 5th century Syriac Book of Medicines prescribes pepper (or perhaps long pepper) for such illnesses as constipation, diarrhoea, earache, gangrene, heart disease, hernia, hoarseness, indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, joint pain, liver problems, lung disease, oral abscesses, sunburn, tooth decay, and toothaches.
Pepper is eliminated from the diet of patients having abdominal surgery and ulcers because of its irritating effect upon the intestines, being replaced by what is referred to as a bland diet. Hope you don't have any ulcers then.
I suppose it's possible. I guess it depends on how much you consume
not harmful good but is a spice so no cals intended just speeds metabolism alittle thats it
i dont know about being addicted but i've never heard anything bad said about black pepper during this big health advice overload -i.e. with salt
I hope not , i have black pepper with everything !!
you should try black pepper on strawberries its brill
I eat it with almost every thing,i suppose it could be addictive but its nowhere as near bad for you than salt.
It is possible to use too much as a means of dealing with anxiety. Similar to eating peculiar things. (If you do this repeatedly to calm yourself, it might be termed an addiction). You also might have some nutritional deficiency. Please talk to your doctor about this.
I dont think so I love it on everything
even salad.its alot better than salt,
or msg.to enhance flavor.I think
it has health benifits because they
use it in herbal & health tonic teas now.
Black pepper is good for your blood cholesterol levels. Like those who have already answered, I like it and use it a lot. Who needs salt when you can mill it over your eggs, be they soft-boiled, fried or poached?
I agree wilbur21 it's great on strawberries!!
IF YOU LOVE IT TOO MUCH,YES ANY THING YOU ABUSE CAN BE HARMFU.L[
It depends on what youre adding it to. Try it with 7 oz beef bouillon, 1/8 tsp black peppers,1 dash Worcestershire sauce,1 dash Tabasco sauce. Combine the beef bouillon, black pepper, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice cubes. Shake well, and strain into a glass almost filled with ice cubes. Add a lemon wedge, serve and enjoy a Virgin Bullshot.