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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D029222
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Preferred Name

Piper nigrum

Definitions
A plant species in the PIPERACEAE plant family. It is a common spice on foods and is used medicinally to increase gastrointestinal assimilation of other supplements and drugs. Piperine is a key component. Black pepper is picked unripe and heaped for a few days to ferment. White Pepper is the ripe fruit dehulled by maceration in water. From the same plant as P. nigrum. Sometimes called Piper album. A common spice from fruit of PIPER NIGRUM. Black pepper is picked unripe and heaped for a few days to ferment. White Pepper is the ripe fruit dehulled by maceration in water. Piperine is a key component used medicinally to increase gastrointestinal assimilation of other supplements and drugs.
Synonyms
Pepper, Black
Pepper, White
Black Pepper
White Pepper
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