Evidence supporting the use of: Black Pepper and White Pepper
For the body system: Pancreas Head

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Black pepper (Piper nigrum) and white pepper (which is prepared from the same plant but with the outer skin removed) have a long history of use in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In these traditions, pepper is commonly used as a digestive stimulant and carminative, believed to enhance digestive fire (“Agni”) and promote the secretion of digestive enzymes. While traditional texts often refer to the use of pepper to support the digestive tract, including the stomach and intestines, there is limited explicit mention of “pancreas head” as understood in modern anatomy. However, the broader concept of supporting digestive secretions—potentially including pancreatic enzymes—underpins its traditional use. From a scientific perspective, some studies have shown that piperine, the active component in black pepper, can stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes from the pancreas in animal models. For example, research has demonstrated increased pancreatic lipase, amylase, and protease activity in rats administered piperine. However, robust human clinical data specifically linking black or white pepper to improved pancreatic health or function is lacking. The evidence is thus modest and mostly extrapolated from general digestive support. In summary, the use of black and white pepper for supporting the pancreas head is primarily rooted in traditional practices, with limited preclinical scientific evidence suggesting a potential role in stimulating pancreatic enzyme secretion, but not enough to offer strong scientific validation.

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