Native to Southeast Asia and China, black pepper is the worlds most traded spice.  Used for both flavoring in foods, a standard spice that sits along side salt and historically for medicinal use.  Believed to help digestive issues, heart disease, hernia, liver problems, lung disease and much more, pepper at one time was used for collateral and currency.  Originating from a flowering vine, the black peppercorn is usually dried and ground for a spicy seasoning.

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