Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical and Physicochemical Studies of Piper Nigrum Linn. Fruit (Piperaceae)

Piper species are reported to have great medicinal value in Indian medicine.Fruits of Piper nigrum Linn is commonly known as "Kalimiri" belongs to the family of Piperaceae and widely used as a pungent condiment.Traditionally it is used as antipyretic, diuretic, aphrodisiac, immune-stimulant, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, digestive, rubefacient, counter irritant, antiseptic, antispasmodic agent.Present work is related to standardization of Piper nigrum by using Pharmacognostic (Macroscopy, Cytomorphology, Physical constants) and Photochemical study of fruit.All parameters were studied according to the WHO and Pharmacopoeial guidelines to standardize the Piper nigrum.