*mood enhancer : Piperine is also known to improve production of serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that enhances ones mood and also relieves pain. Piperine is an alkaloid, making it harmful, as well as useful to the health. When taken in the right amount, piperine will give you all the health benefits it has to offer. However, caution should be taken as no RDA or recommended daily allowance is given for piperine. Pregnant women and mursing mothers as well as those with underlying medical conditions should first consult a doctor before starting any supplements with piperine.
* Aromatherapy : Aching muscles, arthritis, chilblains, constipation, muscle cramps, poor circulation, sluggish digestion.
==Used in Patent medicine==* [[Chandraprabha Vati]]
==References==
''* Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-64.''
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