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Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) is an aromatic, stimulant, carminative; is said to possess febrifuge properties. It acts as a stimulant on the mucous membrane of the rectum, and is a good relief for constipation, also on the urinary organs; externally it is a rubefacient, useful in relaxed conditions of the rectum when prolapsed; sometimes used in place of cubebs for gonorrhea; given in combination with aperients to facilitate their action, and to prevent griping. It can be used as a gargle it is valued for relaxed uvula, paralysis of the tongue. On account of its stimulant action it aids digestion and is useful in atonic dyspepsia and torbid condition of the stomach. It corrects flatulence and nausea. It has also been used in vertigo, paralytic and arthritic disorders.