Black pepper originates from India and is now widely grown in tropical regions such as Southeast Asia and South America. Used for thousands of years as both a spice and a natural remedy, black pepper has long been valued for its warming and stimulating properties.

In Yakuzen, black pepper is classified as a hot-natured food. It helps dispel internal cold, warm the organs, and stimulate the flow of Qi and blood. This makes it especially helpful for cold-induced stomach discomfort, such as nausea, vomiting, or cramping, and for those who often feel chilled or have cold sensitivity in the digestive organs.

It’s also believed in traditional medicine that black pepper may help stimulate brain function and improve overall mental clarity, thanks to its sharp, activating nature.

However, like many hot-natured ingredients, black pepper should be consumed in moderation. Overuse may irritate the stomach lining, especially in those with heat or inflammation-related imbalances.

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Hot（熱）
Channels – Stomach (胃), Large intestine (大腸)
Flavor – Pungent (辛)

How does black pepper help you?

1. Warm your spleen and stomach and relieve cold-related stomach pain
2. Improve your appetite
3. Improve your blood circulation

Good for the following symptoms

1. Stomach pain caused by cold
2. Nausea related to cold
3. Vomiting related to cold
4. Diarrhea related to cold
5. Poor appetite

Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not eat too much of particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen.