{"product_id":"black-pepper-root-whole-piper-nigrum","title":"Black Pepper Root Whole (Piper Nigrum)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eBlack Pepper Root Whole (Piper nigrum) is the dried root of the black pepper vine, a lesser-known but traditionally used part of the plant valued in Ayurvedic, Southeast Asian, and regional Chinese herbal practice for its strong warming, pain-relieving, and circulation-activating properties. While the peppercorn is widely recognized, the root is considered deeper, more penetrating, and more grounding, making it especially useful for cold-induced pain, stagnation, and weakness in the lower body. Its nature is acrid, hot, and strongly warming, with a powerful ability to dispel cold and activate movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eIn traditional use, Black Pepper Root is employed to warm the interior, move qi and blood, relieve pain, and dispel cold-damp, particularly in conditions involving abdominal cold pain, joint stiffness, lower back soreness, hernia-type discomfort, and digestive cold. It is often used when pain is deep, fixed, and worse with cold, reflecting its strong warming and penetrating action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eIn Ayurvedic medicine, the root is considered a deep digestive and circulatory stimulant, used to ignite agni (digestive fire), support absorption, and relieve cold-related digestive sluggishness, gas, and cramping. It is also used externally in oils and pastes to ease muscle pain, joint stiffness, and cold-induced numbness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eModern analysis of Piper nigrum roots shows the presence of piperine-like alkaloids, volatile oils, and bioactive compounds with documented analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and circulation-enhancing effects. These constituents support its traditional role in pain relief, cold dispersion, and digestive stimulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eEach batch of Black Pepper Root Whole (Piper nigrum) is carefully harvested and dried to preserve its woody structure, pungent aroma, and intense warming character. When decocted, it produces a sharp, warming, stimulating infusion traditionally used to warm the interior, move stagnation, relieve pain, and restore circulation weakened by cold.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Khan Hing Tong","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":47074242199805,"sku":"LA-5717","price":7.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":47074242232573,"sku":"LA-5718","price":11.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":47074242265341,"sku":"LA-5719","price":32.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":47074242298109,"sku":"LA-5720","price":45.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6732\/8765\/files\/Black-Pepper-Root-Whole-Piper-Nigrum.png?v=1767938988","url":"https:\/\/laherb.com\/products\/black-pepper-root-whole-piper-nigrum","provider":"LA Herb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}