White Pepper
Last updated: 21 Jun 2025
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Thai Herb: White Pepper (Piper nigrum)
Characteristics:
The inner seed of black pepper, with the outer skin removed
Spicy and warming in flavor
Used both as a culinary spice and a traditional remedy
Medicinal Benefits:
Relieves bloating, flatulence, and indigestion
Promotes sweating and helps regulate body temperaturesuitable for those with chills or fever without sweat
Stimulates appetite and enhances digestive enzyme secretion, making it easier to eat and digest food
Additional Insight:
White pepper is produced by soaking black peppercorns and removing the outer husk, resulting in a milder spice that still retains its carminative (gas-relieving) and digestive properties.
In Thai traditional medicine, it is commonly found in Ya Hom (herbal tonics), Ya That (digestive remedies), and carminative formulas.
️ Recommended For:
Individuals with poor digestion or frequent abdominal tightness
Those with reduced appetite or food aversion
People experiencing chills or fever without sweating
Post Series Idea:
This herb can be featured in a series titled:
Herbs for Digestion, Appetite Boosting & Fire Element Support
Together with:
Cardamom (กระวาน)
Long Pepper (ดีปลี)
Coriander Seed / Phak Chi La (ผักชีลา)
Characteristics:
The inner seed of black pepper, with the outer skin removed
Spicy and warming in flavor
Used both as a culinary spice and a traditional remedy
Medicinal Benefits:
Relieves bloating, flatulence, and indigestion
Promotes sweating and helps regulate body temperaturesuitable for those with chills or fever without sweat
Stimulates appetite and enhances digestive enzyme secretion, making it easier to eat and digest food
Additional Insight:
White pepper is produced by soaking black peppercorns and removing the outer husk, resulting in a milder spice that still retains its carminative (gas-relieving) and digestive properties.
In Thai traditional medicine, it is commonly found in Ya Hom (herbal tonics), Ya That (digestive remedies), and carminative formulas.
️ Recommended For:
Individuals with poor digestion or frequent abdominal tightness
Those with reduced appetite or food aversion
People experiencing chills or fever without sweating
Post Series Idea:
This herb can be featured in a series titled:
Herbs for Digestion, Appetite Boosting & Fire Element Support
Together with:
Cardamom (กระวาน)
Long Pepper (ดีปลี)
Coriander Seed / Phak Chi La (ผักชีลา)
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