Cambodian Pepper vs Black Pepper

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cambodian Pepper

Piper cambodianum

Digestive

Piper nigrum

Digestive

Cambodian Pepper

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Black Pepper

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Wild pepper species from Cambodia used in Khmer traditional medicine for digestive and respiratory conditions.

The world's most traded spice, valued in Ayurveda for dramatically enhancing the bioavailability of other herbs and drugs.

Active Compounds

piperine, piperlongumine, alkaloids

Piperine, Beta-caryophyllene, Limonene, Pinene

Traditional Uses

digestive stimulant, treatment of respiratory infections, aphrodisiac in Khmer folk medicine

Digestive stimulant, Bioavailability enhancer, Respiratory support, Pain relief

Modern Uses

digestive stimulant, bioavailability enhancer, antimicrobial

Bioenhancer (increases curcumin absorption 2000%), Thermogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried fruit powder with meals

5-20mg piperine extract or liberal culinary use

Contraindications

peptic ulcers, GERD

GI ulcers, Post-abdominal surgery, Drug interactions (alters drug metabolism)

Side Effects

GI irritation

GI irritation, Sneezing, Drug interaction risk

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E